USA Job Fairs This Week: September 28–October 4, 2026
Looking for job fairs in the USA this week?
Job seekers have dozens of opportunities to meet recruiters, discover companies hiring now and potentially interview for jobs between Monday, September 28 and Sunday, October 4, 2026.
Major in-person and virtual job fairs are scheduled in Houston, Dallas, Anaheim, New Orleans, Oakland, Fort Worth, San Diego, San Antonio, Jacksonville and other U.S. cities. There are also nationwide online career fairs for professionals, veterans, military spouses and job seekers with disabilities.
Below, JobAdvisor has selected some of the main USA job fairs and hiring events happening this week, with direct event or registration links.
Last updated: September 26, 2026.
Always confirm the event details with the organizer before traveling, as schedules, venues, and participating employers can change.
USA Job Fairs This Week: Quick List
| Date | Job Fair | Location | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sept. 28 | Houston Job Fair | Houston, TX | In person |
| Sept. 28 | HLPA Oklahoma City Job Fair | Oklahoma City | Virtual |
| Sept. 29 | Regional Career Expo | Anaheim, CA | In person |
| Sept. 29 | Dallas Job Fair | Addison/Dallas, TX | In person |
| Sept. 29 | New Orleans Career Fair | New Orleans, LA | In person |
| Sept. 29 | HLPA San Jose Job Fair | San Jose/Silicon Valley | Virtual |
| Sept. 30 | Bender Disability Career Fair | Nationwide | Virtual |
| Sept. 30 | Veterans & Military Spouses Career Fair | Nationwide | Virtual |
| Sept. 30 | Forté Virtual Career Fair | Nationwide | Virtual |
| Sept. 30 | Bay Area Community Employment Day | Oakland, CA | In person |
| Sept. 30 | Fort Worth Job Fair | Fort Worth, TX | In person |
| Sept. 30 | Career Connection Job Fair | Kerrville, TX | In person |
| Sept. 30 | HLPA New York Metro Job Fair | New York area | Virtual |
| Oct. 1 | San Diego Veterans Job Fair | San Diego, CA | In person |
| Oct. 1 | FCI Mendota Direct Hire Event | Mendota, CA | In person |
| Oct. 1 | Veteran SA Career Fair | San Antonio, TX | In person |
| Oct. 1 | HLPA San Diego Job Fair | San Diego area | Virtual |
| Oct. 2 | Tri Base Career Fair | Jacksonville, FL | In person |
| Oct. 3 | Employment Opportunity Center Job Fair | Dayton, OH | In person |
| Oct. 3 | Discover Your Path Expo | Falls Church, VA | In person |
Monday, September 28 Job Fairs
Houston Job Fair — Houston, Texas
Date: Monday, September 28, 2026
Time: 10:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Location: Embassy Suites by Hilton Houston Near the Galleria, 2911 Sage Road, Houston, TX 77056
Format: In person
Cost for job seekers: Free
Houston-area employers with current openings are scheduled to meet candidates face-to-face. The organizer recommends pre-registering, dressing professionally, and bringing multiple copies of your resume.
Register here: Houston Job Fair registration
HLPA Oklahoma City Virtual Job Fair
Date: Monday, September 28, 2026
Location: Online
Format: Virtual
The Hispanic / Latino Professionals Association has an Oklahoma City-area virtual job fair scheduled for September 28. HLPA's 2026 calendar also includes virtual events throughout the week for San Jose, New York, and San Diego.
Register / event details: HLPA Job Fair schedule
Tuesday, September 29 Job Fairs
2026 Regional Career Expo — Anaheim, California
Date: Tuesday, September 29, 2026
Time: 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. PT
Location: Anaheim Convention Center, Exhibit Hall E, 800 W. Katella Ave., Anaheim, CA
Format: In person
This is one of the biggest hiring events of the week. OC Workforce Solutions says the expo will offer access to more than 3,000 career opportunities across industries. Admission and parking are free.
Register here: 2026 Regional Career Expo registration
Dallas Job Fair — Addison/Dallas, Texas
Date: Tuesday, September 29, 2026
Time: 10:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Location: Renaissance Dallas Addison Hotel, 15201 Dallas Parkway, Addison, TX
Format: In-person
Cost for job seekers: Free
Job seekers can meet Dallas-area employers recruiting for open positions. Candidates are encouraged to pre-register and bring multiple resumes.
Register here: Dallas Job Fair registration
New Orleans Career Fair — New Orleans, Louisiana
Date: Tuesday, September 29, 2026
Time: 9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Format: In person
Career Fair Connection lists opportunities in areas including sales, customer service, engineering, healthcare, education, government, financial services, manufacturing, accounting, and IT.
Register / event details: New Orleans Career Fair
HLPA San Jose / Silicon Valley Virtual Job Fair
Date: Tuesday, September 29, 2026
Format: Virtual
HLPA's national career-fair schedule includes a San Jose virtual hiring event on September 29.
Register / event details: HLPA Virtual Job Fairs
Wednesday, September 30 Job Fairs
September 30 is one of the strongest days of the week for job seekers, with several large national virtual career fairs plus in-person hiring events.
Bender Virtual Career Fair for People with Disabilities
Date: Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Time: 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. ET
Location: Online nationwide
Format: Virtual
Bender Consulting Services and CareerEco are hosting this national career fair for job seekers with disabilities. Bender says its virtual career fairs have averaged around 1,000 candidates in past events.
The fair is designed for college students, recent graduates, and experienced professionals, including veterans with disabilities.
Register here: Bender Virtual Career Fair registration
Virtual Career Fair for Veterans and Military Spouses
Date: Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Time: 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. ET
Location: Online nationwide
Format: Virtual
This free CareerEco event is aimed at active-duty service members, veterans, military spouses, and dependents. Candidates from different ranks, professional backgrounds and experience levels can participate.
Register here: Veterans and Military Spouses Virtual Career Fair
Forté Virtual Career Fair Fall 2026
Date: Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Time: 11:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m. ET
Location: Online
Format: Virtual
Forté's free career fair is designed for job-ready professionals ranging from recent graduates and early-career candidates to experienced professionals. Recruiters from Forté corporate member companies participate in the event.
Register here: Forté Virtual Career Fair registration
Bay Area Community Employment Day Job & Career Fair — Oakland, California
Date: Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Time: 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Location: Alameda County Training & Education Center, 125 12th Street, Oakland, CA
Format: In person
The event promotes face-to-face meetings with recruiters and hundreds of available positions. Alameda County also lists the career fair on its official jobs page.
Register here: Bay Area Community Employment Day registration
Fort Worth Job Fair — Fort Worth, Texas
Date: Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Time: 10:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. CT
Location: Courtyard by Marriott Fort Worth University Drive, 3150 Riverfront Drive
Format: In person
The fair covers a broad range of occupations, including sales, accounting, customer service, healthcare, engineering, IT, manufacturing, transportation, management and warehouse positions.
Register / event details: Fort Worth Job Fair
Schreiner University & Workforce Solutions Alamo Career Connection Job Fair — Kerrville, Texas
Date: Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Time: 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Location: Schreiner University CCAC Building, 2100 Memorial Blvd., Kerrville, TX
Format: In person
Open to: General public and university community
The event includes opportunities ranging from executive to entry-level positions. Job seekers can also access resume reviews, mock interviews, training information, and employer networking resources.
Event details: Career Connection Job Fair
HLPA New York Metro Virtual Job Fair
Date: Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Time: 11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Format: Virtual
HLPA says the New York Metro event includes opportunities across accounting, banking, healthcare, engineering, finance, government, IT, manufacturing, sales, skilled labor, transportation, and many other fields.
Register here: HLPA New York Virtual Job Fair
Thursday, October 1 Job Fairs
San Diego Veterans Job Fair — San Diego, California
Date: Thursday, October 1, 2026
Location: San Diego, CA
Format: In-person
Audience: Veterans and military community
RecruitMilitary has a San Diego Veterans Job Fair scheduled for October 1. RecruitMilitary states that its events and services are free for veterans and military spouses.
Event details: San Diego Veterans Job Fair
FCI Mendota Direct Hire Hiring Event — Mendota, California
Date: Thursday, October 1, 2026
Time: 8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. PT
Location: FCI Mendota Training Center, 33500 W. California Avenue, Mendota, CA
Format: In person
Open to: General public
The Federal Bureau of Prisons is recruiting correctional officers and registered nurses. Recruiters will be available to review resumes and help applicants navigate the federal application process. USAJOBS says candidates who meet the qualifications could begin the hiring process on the same day.
Event details: FCI Mendota Direct Hire Event on USAJOBS
Veteran SA Military & Community Career Fair — San Antonio, Texas
Date: Thursday, October 1, 2026
Time: 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Location: VFW Post 76, 10 10th Street, San Antonio, TX
Format: In person
The first part of the event, from 10:00 a.m. to noon, focuses on military members, veterans, and military spouses. From noon to 2:00 p.m., the fair is open to everyone. Employers advertised for the event include organizations such as Southwest Research Institute and CHRISTUS Health.
Register here: Veteran SA Career Fair registration
HLPA San Diego Virtual Job Fair
Date: Thursday, October 1, 2026
Format: Virtual
HLPA's national schedule includes a San Diego-area virtual career fair on October 1.
Register / event details: HLPA Virtual Job Fair schedule
Friday, October 2 Job Fairs
Tri Base Career Fair — Jacksonville, Florida
Date: Friday, October 2, 2026
Time: 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Location: Adam W. Herbert University Center, 12000 Alumni Drive, Jacksonville, FL
Format: In person
The Jacksonville Military Affairs and Veterans Department says the event will include resume review and printing, professional headshots, and on-site job interviews.
Admission is open to active-duty military personnel, veterans, National Guard and Reserve members, military spouses and military family members. Proof of military affiliation is required.
Event details: Jacksonville Tri Base Career Fair
Saturday, October 3 Job Fairs
Employment Opportunity Center Fall Job Fair — Dayton, Ohio
Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026
Time: Noon–5:00 p.m.
Location: Montgomery County Employment Opportunity Center, 4303 W. Third St., Dayton, OH
Format: In person
Montgomery County Workforce Development is combining its fall job fair with a community resource market at the Employment Opportunity Center.
Event details: Dayton Employment Opportunity Center Job Fair
Discover Your Path Expo — Falls Church, Virginia
Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026
Time: 11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Location: James Lee Community Center, 2855 Annandale Road, Falls Church, VA
Format: In person
Cost: Free
This college and career fair connects attendees with employers, colleges, trade schools and career resources.
Fairfax County says activities include resume help, mock interviews, financial-aid information, skill-building resources and career exploration. The event particularly targets young people ages 14–24.
Register here: Discover Your Path Expo registration
Best Virtual Job Fairs This Week
Job seekers who cannot travel still have several strong virtual job fairs this week.
September 30 is particularly active. The Bender Virtual Career Fair connects employers with job seekers with disabilities, the CareerEco Veterans and Military Spouses fair serves the military community, and Forté is hosting a national event for job-ready professionals.
HLPA also has virtual job fairs scheduled during the week for the Oklahoma City, San Jose, New York, and San Diego markets.
For job seekers searching Google for “virtual job fairs near me,” remember that many national virtual events can be attended from anywhere in the United States.
Job Fairs for Veterans and Military Spouses This Week
Military-connected job seekers have several options.
The Virtual Career Fair for Veterans and Military Spouses takes place nationally on September 30. RecruitMilitary's San Diego Veterans Job Fair follows on October 1, while San Antonio hosts the Veteran SA Military & Community Career Fair that same day. Jacksonville's Tri Base Career Fair takes place October 2.
Eligibility varies. Some events are exclusively or primarily for the military community, while others open part of the event to the general public.
Federal Job Fair This Week
Job seekers interested in federal government jobs should pay particular attention to the FCI Mendota Direct Hire Hiring Event on October 1.
The Federal Bureau of Prisons is recruiting correctional officers and registered nurses, and qualified applicants may be able to begin the hiring process during the event.
Candidates interested in federal employment should create or update their USAJOBS profile and prepare a federal-style resume before attending.
How to Prepare for a Job Fair
A job fair can give you direct access to recruiters, but preparation makes a major difference.
Research the employers before attending. Identify five to ten companies you want to speak with and check their current job openings before the event.
Bring multiple copies of an updated resume to in-person career fairs. For virtual hiring events, upload your resume and complete your candidate profile before the fair begins.
Prepare a short introduction explaining who you are, what kind of job you want, and what relevant skills or experience you offer.
If you find an attractive vacancy before the career fair, consider applying online first. You can then tell the recruiter that you have already submitted an application for that specific role.
After the event, follow up with recruiters you spoke with and reference the role or conversation you discussed.
Frequently Asked Questions About USA Job Fairs This Week
Are there job fairs in the USA this week?
Yes. Multiple in-person and virtual job fairs are scheduled across the United States between September 28 and October 4, 2026, including events in Texas, California, Louisiana, Florida, Ohio, and Virginia as well as nationwide virtual career fairs.
What are the biggest job fairs this week?
One of the larger publicly advertised events is the 2026 Regional Career Expo in Anaheim on September 29, where organizers advertise more than 3,000 career opportunities. Several national virtual career fairs are also scheduled for September 30.
Are there free job fairs this week?
Yes. Many of the events listed above are free for job seekers, including the Houston and Dallas job fairs, Forté Virtual Career Fair, veteran-focused events and several government or workforce-development career fairs. Always check the registration page for the latest admission information.
Are there virtual job fairs this week?
Yes. Virtual career fairs include events from HLPA, Bender Consulting, CareerEco and Forté, giving job seekers options to meet employers without traveling.
Are there job fairs for veterans this week?
Yes. Veterans and military families can attend a nationwide virtual career fair on September 30, the San Diego Veterans Job Fair and Veteran SA Career Fair on October 1, and the Jacksonville Tri Base Career Fair on October 2. Eligibility rules vary by event.
What should I bring to a job fair?
For an in-person event, bring several copies of your resume, a professional folder or portfolio, a list of employers you want to meet, and notes about positions you have already applied for. Dress appropriately for your target industry and be prepared for short recruiter conversations or possible interviews.
Should I register for a job fair in advance?
Yes, when advance registration is available. Registering can help you receive schedule changes, employer announcements, and instructions from the organizer. For virtual job fairs, early registration also gives you time to upload your resume and complete your profile.
Can I get hired at a job fair?
Job fairs are recruiting events rather than guarantees of employment, but some employers conduct interviews or begin hiring procedures at the event. For example, USAJOBS says qualified applicants attending the FCI Mendota direct-hire event may be able to begin the federal hiring process that day.
Find More Job Fairs and Hiring Events
Job fairs are added and updated throughout the year, so job seekers should continue checking employer career pages, state workforce agencies, USAJOBS, veteran employment organizations and local workforce-development boards.
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