Looking for a job, planning a career change, or hoping to speak directly with recruiters instead of sending another online application?
The week of September 21–27, 2026 brings dozens of career fairs, hiring events, and virtual recruiting opportunities across the United States. Events range from general-purpose job fairs in major cities to technology, healthcare, military, sales and university recruiting events.
Below is JobAdvisor’s verified roundup of job fairs scheduled for the coming week.
Last checked: September 20, 2026. Job fairs are decentralized in the United States, so no national database captures every local event. This guide includes events with details that could be independently verified through organizers, government agencies, universities or established event platforms. Dates, employers and venues can change, so check the organizer’s page before traveling.
Monday, September 21
Cooper University Health Care Radiology Technologist Career Fair
Time: 9:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Format: In person
Industry: Healthcare
Who should attend: Licensed or certified radiology professionals.
Cooper University Health Care is recruiting across radiology, nuclear medicine, ultrasound, CT, interventional radiology, MRI, and mammography. Positions include outpatient opportunities in Camden County and inpatient openings at Cooper Camden and Cooper Cape Regional. For outpatient roles, at least three years of experience is preferred.
University of Tennessee Engineering, STEM & Healthcare Job and Internship Fair
Time: 2:00–6:00 p.m.
Location: Student Union Ballroom, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tennessee
Who can attend: University of Tennessee students and alumni from any major who are interested in engineering, healthcare, or STEM careers.
The event combines employment and internship recruiting and is one of several specialized fall recruiting events being held by the university.
Clemson University STEM Career Fair
Time: 12:00–4:00 p.m. ET
Location: Clemson University, Clemson, South Carolina
Type: Campus/STEM career fair
Employers attending the Clemson STEM fair are recruiting candidates in technical and engineering-related disciplines. Candidates should verify university eligibility and registration requirements before attending.
Tuesday, September 22
Frontier Careers Fair 2026 — College Park, Maryland
Time: 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Location: Terrapin Ballroom, The Hotel at the University of Maryland, 7777 Baltimore Avenue, College Park, MD 20740
Admission: Open to career seekers
Focus: AI, quantum, cybersecurity, space, semiconductors, robotics, advanced computing, photonics and advanced manufacturing.
The Frontier Careers Fair brings together companies, government agencies, startups, universities and other organizations recruiting for jobs, internships, fellowships and research positions. It takes place immediately before the Quantum World Congress in College Park.
RecruitMilitary Eastern Region Virtual Career Fair
Time: 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. ET
Location: Online
Audience: Veterans, transitioning service members, military spouses and other eligible military-connected candidates.
RecruitMilitary's virtual event allows candidates to communicate with participating employers online and may include video interviewing and employer chat rooms. RecruitMilitary states that its services and recruiting events are free to veterans and military spouses.
JSSA Montgomery County Virtual 50+ Employment Expo
Time: Begins at 10:00 a.m. ET; typically runs until 2:00–3:00 p.m.
Location: Online via Zoom
Cost: Free; registration required
Eligibility: Job seekers age 50 and older.
The morning includes job-search workshops, followed by presentations from age-friendly employers with full-time and part-time openings. Candidates can ask employers questions through Zoom chat.
RISBC Statewide Job Fair — Providence, Rhode Island
Time: 1:30–4:30 p.m.
Location: Roger Williams Park Casino, Providence, Rhode Island
Cost: Free
Audience: General job seekers.
Employers from across Rhode Island will be recruiting for full-time and part-time opportunities. The event is organized with workforce partners and the Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training.
Black College Football Hall of Fame Community Career Fair — Canton, Ohio
Time: 2:00–4:00 p.m.
Location: Pro Football Hall of Fame, Canton, Ohio
Cost: Free
Audience: Open to all job seekers.
Candidates can meet hiring employers from multiple industries and access OhioMeansJobs career resources, including free résumé assistance.
Caltrans District 4 Career Fair — Pleasanton, California
Time: 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Location: 5675-B Gibraltar Drive, West Pleasanton, CA 94588
Focus: Transportation, construction, maintenance, engineering, administration, and California public-service careers.
Caltrans representatives from multiple divisions are expected to attend. Space is limited, and the organizer says only candidates with confirmed registration will be admitted, so advance registration is important.
Baltimore Sales & Management Career Fair — Columbia, Maryland
Time: 6:00–8:00 p.m.
Location: DoubleTree by Hilton Columbia, 5485 Twin Knolls Road, Columbia, MD 21045
Cost: Free for job seekers
Focus: Sales, business development, marketing, customer service, retail sales and management.
United Career Fairs organizes the event around direct conversations with hiring managers. Candidates are encouraged to preregister, arrive before 6 p.m., dress professionally and bring multiple résumé copies.
Raleigh-Durham Sales & Management Career Fair — Raleigh, North Carolina
Time: 6:00–8:00 p.m.
Location: Hilton Garden Inn Raleigh/Crabtree Valley, 3912 Arrow Drive, Raleigh, NC 27612
Cost: Free for job seekers.
The event covers sales, business development, marketing, customer service and management roles and gives candidates face-to-face access to participating hiring managers.
Dallas Sales & Management Career Fair — Richardson, Texas
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Location: Holiday Inn Dallas-Richardson, 1655 N Central Expressway, Richardson, TX 75080
Cost: Free for candidates
Focus: Sales and sales-management opportunities.
Participating companies begin with presentations before candidates meet hiring representatives. United Career Fairs recommends preregistration and bringing approximately 15 résumé copies.
National Cyber and AI Virtual Career Fair
Time: 9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. PT
Location: Online
Focus: Cybersecurity and artificial intelligence
Eligibility: Students and alumni from participating National Centers of Academic Excellence institutions and approved candidate institutions.
Nearly 500 institutions participate in the CAE ecosystem. Candidates generally need an eligible institutional email address or alumni verification to register.
Purdue University Public Service Career Fair
Time: 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Location: West Lafayette, Indiana
Audience: University-related career-fair attendees.
Federal agencies, including the Drug Enforcement Administration, are scheduled to recruit at Purdue's Public Service Career Fair. Registration details are handled through the university's career platform.
Manhattan University Fall Career Fair
Time: 12:00–4:00 p.m.
Location: Kelly Commons, fourth and fifth floors, Manhattan University, New York
Eligibility: Manhattan University students.
Employers are recruiting for internships, part-time employment, and full-time postgraduate positions. The event is open across majors but is particularly oriented toward business and arts students.
Wednesday, September 23
College of Southern Nevada Fall Career Fair — North Las Vegas
Time: 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Location: June Whitley Lounge, CSN North Las Vegas Campus, 3200 E Cheyenne Avenue, North Las Vegas, NV 89030
Cost: Free
Audience: Open to CSN students and the greater Las Vegas community.
More than 50 employers are expected. Free parking is available, and RTC Route 111 provides direct public-transit access to campus.
Fort Hood Area Veterans Job Fair — Texas
Time: 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Location: Fort Hood, Texas
Audience: Military-connected job seekers.
RecruitMilitary's event is designed to connect employers with veterans and service members preparing to transition into the civilian workforce.
Phoenix Professional Career Fair — Phoenix, Arizona
Time: 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Location: DoubleTree by Hilton Phoenix North, 10220 N Metro Parkway E, Phoenix, AZ 85051
Audience: All candidates welcome.
This in-person professional fair covers sales, administration, engineering, aerospace, government, healthcare, logistics, software, customer service, project management, finance and other fields.
Hiring Our Heroes Virtual Hiring Fair: Security Clearance Jobs
Time: 12:00–4:00 p.m. ET
Location: Online
Audience: Military-community candidates, including transitioning service members, veterans, military spouses, and military caregivers.
Employers with security-clearance-related openings will connect with candidates through the virtual platform.
YWCA Job & Resource Fair — Seattle, Washington
Time: 3:00–5:00 p.m.
Location: Greenbridge Learning Center, 9720 8th Avenue SW, Seattle, WA 98106
Eligibility: Primarily youth and young adults ages 16–24.
Attendees can meet recruiters and HR representatives. Candidates without a résumé can use the center's job-bank resources to create and print one before or during the event.
Northern Virginia / Washington, DC Career Fair — Reston, Virginia
Time: 6:00–8:00 p.m.
Location: Sheraton Reston Hotel, 11810 Sunrise Valley Drive, Reston, VA 20191
Focus: Sales, business development, marketing, customer service, and management.
The event is open from entry-level through senior professional levels. Organizers recommend arriving by 6 p.m. with approximately 10–15 résumé copies.
Charlotte Career Fair — Concord, North Carolina
Time: 6:00–8:00 p.m.
Location: Hilton Garden Inn Charlotte/Concord, 7831 Gateway Lane NW, Concord, NC 28027
Focus: Sales, business development, marketing, customer service and management.
Candidates meet participating hiring managers in person following employer introductions.
Nashville Career Fair — Brentwood, Tennessee
Time: Starts at 6:00 p.m.
Location: Hilton Garden Inn Nashville/Brentwood, 217 Centerview Drive, Brentwood, TN 37027
Focus: Professional sales and management opportunities.
This in-person United Career Fairs event connects candidates with hiring managers representing several companies.
DePaul University Industry-Wide Career Fair — Chicago
Time: 12:00–4:00 p.m.
Location: Lincoln Park Student Center, Room 120 A/B, 2250 N Sheffield Avenue, Chicago, IL
Eligibility: DePaul students and alumni of all majors and class years.
Employers will recruit for jobs and internships across multiple industries. DePaul also plans career-preparation resources including résumé printing and professional headshots.
VCU Engineering Internship & Career Fair — Richmond, Virginia
Time: 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.; eligible engineering organization members and alumni have a 9:30 a.m. soft opening
Location: Virginia Commonwealth University engineering facilities, Richmond, Virginia
Focus: Internships, co-ops and full-time engineering positions.
Employers may invite candidates they meet at the fair to interviews the following day.
Mercer University Job and Internship Career Expo — Macon, Georgia
Time: 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Location: University Center Heritage Hall, Mercer University, Macon, Georgia
Eligibility: Mercer students and alumni.
More than 80 employers are expected, with both employment and internship opportunities represented.
Thursday, September 24
Thursday is the busiest day of the week for broadly accessible job fairs.
New York Virtual Job Fair
Time: 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. ET
Location: Online
Organizer: Best Hire Career Fairs
Audience: Job seekers interested in New York-area opportunities.
Candidates can interact virtually with recruiters and employers. Advance registration is available through the organizer.
Miami Virtual Job Fair
Time: 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. ET
Location: Online
Organizer: Best Hire Career Fairs.
The event targets Miami and South Florida employment, with opportunities potentially spanning hospitality, logistics, finance, technology, healthcare, construction, and customer service.
Columbus Job Fair — Ohio
Time: 11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. ET
Location: Crowne Plaza Columbus North-Worthington, 6500 Doubletree Avenue, Columbus, OH 43229
Format: In person.
Candidates can meet employers and hiring representatives directly and should register in advance.
Dallas Job Fair — Texas
Time: 11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. CT
Location: DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Dallas-Market Center, 2015 Market Center Boulevard, Dallas, TX 75207
Format: In person.
This is a separate event from the September 22 Dallas sales-focused fair and is organized by Best Hire Career Fairs.
Philadelphia Job Fair — Pennsylvania
Time: 11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. ET
Location: Courtyard by Marriott Philadelphia City Avenue, 4100 Presidential Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA 19131
Format: In person.
The event is designed for job seekers at different career stages and connects candidates directly with participating employers.
Los Angeles Professional Career Fair
Time: 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Location: Hilton Los Angeles Airport, 5711 W Century Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90045
Format: In person
Audience: All candidates welcome.
The organizer lists potential opportunities across sales, aerospace and mechanical engineering, administration, finance, government, healthcare, project management, logistics, software, telecommunications, management and other fields.
Phoenix Veterans Job Fair — Glendale, Arizona
Time: 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Location: Glendale/Phoenix area, Arizona
Audience: Veterans and the military community.
RecruitMilitary lists this as one of four September 2026 recruiting events in its national military hiring calendar.
Job Fair at Fort Drum — New York
Time: 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. ET
Location: Fort Drum, NY 13602
Audience: Transitioning military and other eligible military-connected candidates.
The event connects service members approaching civilian transition with employers actively recruiting military talent.
Hire Heroes USA Tech Virtual Career Fair
Time: 12:00–2:00 p.m. ET
Location: Online
Eligibility: Transitioning service members, veterans, and military spouses
Focus: Technology careers.
Candidates can interact one-on-one with company representatives, review employer information and openings, and access resources at virtual employer booths.
Carroll County Veteran and Community Job Fair — Westminster, Maryland
Time: 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Location: Carroll County Workforce Development, 224 North Center Street, Westminster, MD 21157
Hosts: Maryland workforce partners and Carroll County Workforce Development.
The event is aimed at veterans and community job seekers looking to connect directly with employers.
Montgomery County Quarterly Career & Resource Fair — Silver Spring, Maryland
Time: 11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.; WIOA participants enter at 11 a.m. and the general public at noon
Location: East County Community Center, 3310 Gateshead Manor Way, Silver Spring, MD 20904
Registration: Required through Maryland Workforce Exchange, Event ID 119765.
The fair is designed for federal workers and other job seekers and will feature employers currently hiring. Candidates are encouraged to bring several résumé copies.
Copper Mountain College Job Fair & Resource Event — Joshua Tree, California
Time: 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Location: Bell Center Gym, Copper Mountain College, 6162 Rotary Way, Joshua Tree, CA 92252
Audience: Community job seekers.
Participating industries include manufacturing, transportation, government, and education. San Bernardino County workforce and community-resource organizations will also be present.
Indian Health Service Engineering Virtual Career Fair
Time: 7:00–8:00 p.m. ET
Location: Online
Audience: Open to the public, including engineering students, recent graduates, veterans, National Guard and Reserve members, individuals with disabilities, and Native American candidates.
The Indian Health Service Sanitation Facilities Construction Program will discuss engineering careers and the transition from college into federal engineering work.
University of Iowa All Majors Career Fair
Time: 11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Location: Main Lounge and International Ballroom, Iowa Memorial Union, Iowa City, Iowa
Eligibility: University of Iowa students.
No preregistration is required, although students need identification to check in.
Penn State Behrend Career and Internship Fair
Date: September 24
Location: Erie Hall, Penn State Behrend, Erie, Pennsylvania
Audience: Primarily Penn State Behrend students.
Employers recruit for full-time, part-time, internship, and co-op opportunities covering Behrend majors.
Friday, September 25
JobFairX Virtual Job Fairs Across the United States
JobFairX has scheduled a large group of city-targeted online job fairs on September 25. Most run for four hours, generally 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. in the market's listed time zone, and are designed to match candidates with employers recruiting in that particular area.
Verified September 25 JobFairX listings include Allentown, Pennsylvania; Edison, New Jersey; Long Island, New York; Alexandria, Virginia; Ann Arbor, Michigan; Chicago, Illinois; Fort Wayne, Indiana; Independence, Missouri; Round Rock, Texas; Aurora; Minneapolis, Minnesota; Phoenix, Arizona; Provo, Utah; Berkeley, California; Sacramento, California; and an Eastern Region virtual fair.
Candidates should select the fair targeting their own metro area because each listing is designed around employers hiring in that market.
MIT Fall Career Fair — Cambridge, Massachusetts
Time: 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Location: Johnson Athletic Center, 120 Vassar Street, Cambridge, MA
Eligibility: MIT students, graduate students, postdocs and recent alumni; Harvard participation is also supported under the fair's rules.
MIT describes this as its largest recruiting event, bringing hundreds of organizations together with thousands of candidates. Jobs and internships across multiple industries are represented.
Columbia Undergraduate Career Fair & Expo — New York City
Time: 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Location: Alfred Lerner Hall, Columbia University, New York
Eligibility: Columbia undergraduate candidates under the university's registration requirements.
Employers will recruit and build connections with undergraduate students through Columbia's Career Education program.
USC Virtual Fall Career Fair
Time: 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. PT
Location: Virtual through Handshake
Eligibility: USC students; all majors and class years.
Participating organizations must be recruiting for at least one paid internship, part-time position, or full-time position. Employers range from private-sector companies to nonprofits and government agencies.
Boston University Questrom Undergraduate Career Fair
Time: 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Location: Questrom School of Business, Trustees Ballroom, 1 Silber Way, Boston, MA
Eligibility: The first two hours are restricted to Questrom undergraduates; all BU undergraduate students may enter from noon to 1 p.m. Master's and PhD students are not eligible.
The participating-employer list is being updated by Boston University as the fair approaches.
Catholic University Fall Career Fair — Washington, DC
Time: 11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m., followed by on-campus interviewing from 3:00–5:00 p.m.
Location: Pryzbyla Student Center, third floor, The Catholic University of America, Washington, DC
Eligibility: Catholic University community under university career-service rules.
The university says its career fairs typically bring together more than 80 employers and approximately 200 students and alumni.
Saturday, September 26
Indy Pride Career & Resource Fair — Indianapolis, Indiana
Time: 4:00–8:00 p.m.
Location: The AMP at 16 Tech, Indianapolis, Indiana
Audience: Job seekers interested in connecting with LGBTQ+-affirming employers.
The event combines employment opportunities with career resources and coaching and is designed to connect candidates directly with participating organizations.
Sunday, September 27
As of September 20, we did not find a broadly advertised U.S. job fair for Sunday, September 27 with sufficiently complete, verifiable public event details to recommend in this roundup.
That can change. Local American Job Centers, employers, and event organizers sometimes announce hiring events only a few days in advance.
What to Bring to a Job Fair
For an in-person event, bring multiple copies of an updated résumé, professional identification when required, a notebook or phone for taking recruiter details, and a short introduction explaining your experience and the type of position you want. Dress for an interview unless the organizer states otherwise. For virtual fairs, upload your résumé beforehand, test your camera and microphone, complete your candidate profile, and join from a quiet location.
Several events above have eligibility restrictions, particularly university, military, age-specific and security-clearance fairs. Check those rules before registering.
A Busy Week for U.S. Job Seekers
The strongest concentration of job fairs next week falls on Tuesday, September 22 through Friday, September 25. Thursday is particularly active, with major in-person fairs in Columbus, Dallas, Philadelphia, Los Angeles, Maryland, California, and Arizona alongside virtual events serving New York, Miami, technology professionals, and federal-career candidates.
For job seekers who cannot travel, the week also offers a substantial number of virtual events. Military-connected candidates have several dedicated options, while technology professionals can look at the Frontier Careers Fair, cyber and AI recruiting events, and technology-focused military hiring fairs.
Because employer rosters and schedules can change right up to event day, confirm the latest information with the organizer before attending.
JobAdvisor will continue tracking job fairs, hiring events, and recruiting opportunities across the United States.