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This week’s blog provides many opportunities for Career Fairs, both virtual and in person.  Check these out! One of them might be the perfect fit for you as you navigate the hiring process through the Ticket To Work Program.

Discover Who’s Hiring Now (from SSA TTW blogs)
June 7, 2022 – https://choosework.ssa.gov/blog/2022-06-07-discover-whos-hiring-now.html

Career fairs are an excellent way to start or advance your job search. Whether they’re in person or online, job fairs let you engage with potential employers and learn about job openings. If you’re aware of an upcoming job fair that our readers would find helpful, please email us at socialmedia@choosework.ssa.gov with the event name, dates and official website.

CareerEco Virtual Career Fair
Many organizations list their events on CareerEco. Check out their full calendar for a list of virtual or in-person events.
• June 7: NAVSEA Warfare Centers National Virtual Career Fair
• June 22: Federal Highway Administration Construction Virtual Career Fair
• June 23: The University of Tennessee Alumni Association Virtual Career Fair
• June 23: The National Association of Black Compliance and Risk Management Professionals Diversity Career Fair & Recruitment Event

City Career Fairs
Diversity Employment Day Career Fairs provide recruiters access to the United States’ largest pool of diverse, multi-cultural and qualified professionals. To see the full schedule of in-person and virtual career fairs, view their full calendar.
• June 8: Sacramento Career Fair – In Person
• June 10: Sacramento Career Fair – Virtual Video
• June 15: Silicon Valley / San Jose Career Fair – In Person
• June 24: Silicon Valley / San Jose Career Fair – Virtual Video
• June 22: West Hollywood Career Fair – In Person
• June 24: West Hollywood Career Fair – Virtual Video

Diversity Career Group
Diversity Career Group focuses their career and job fairs on connecting employers and job seekers through sit-down conversations and even first-round job interviews. Check out the full calendar.
• June 16: Seattle Career Fairs
• June 23: Dallas Career Fairs

DiversityX
DiversityX connects Black Americans, Latinx, Asian Americans, Native Americans, women, people with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community with top companies. For a listing of DiversityX virtual events near you, visit their calendar.
• June 21: Baton Rouge, LA Virtual Job Fair
• June 23: Salt Lake City, UT Virtual Job Fair
Equal Opportunity Publications
Equal Opportunity Publications (EOP) offers a variety of diverse recruitment resources, including national online career magazines, virtual job board and career fairs for minority groups and people with disabilities. Check out EOP’s career expos page for a list of events.
• June 15: STEM Diversity Virtual Career Fair

Professional Diversity Network
Professional Diversity Network works to connect job seekers with employers that value an inclusive and diverse work environment. Visit their full calendar of events.
• June 22: We Work Remote Virtual Career Fair

RecruitMilitary
RecruitMilitary seeks to tap into the extensive talent pool that veterans represent for employers. For a listing of all RecruitMilitary virtual events, visit their calendar.
• June 7: Eastern Region Virtual Career Fair for Veterans
• June 16: Job Fair at Fort Bragg
• June 21: Central Region Virtual Career Fair for Veterans
• June 28: National Logistics Virtual Career Fair for Veterans

Chronically Capable
Chronically Capable offers a range of opportunities for people with chronic illnesses and disabilities. Their June job fair features Dentsu, a marketing solutions company.
• June 15: Chronically Capable + Dentsu’s Job Fair for Professionals with Chronic Illness or Disability

Preparing for Job Fairs
Before you attend a job or career fair, be sure to prepare. We have a variety of resources to help, including:
• Preparing for and Attending a Virtual Career Fair
• 9 Tips to Help You Succeed at a Career Fair

CareerOneStop also has lots of tips that can help you prepare for and succeed at a job fair and in your overall job search.

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‘Til next time,
Becky

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