In-Person Career Fairs for Military & Veterans

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In-Person Career Fairs for Military & Veterans

Attending a job fair or hiring event designed for veterans in person can offer many benefits and job leads. Meeting face-to-face allows you to engage more with prospective employers. In addition, most job fairs have fifty to one hundred employers in attendance, so you can meet many representatives on the same day.

Come prepared with copies of your updated resume and career information. You may land an on-site job interview, which can sometimes result in a job offer on the same day.

To make the most effective use of your time, pre-register for the event and review the employers scheduled to attend. If possible, look over the positions they are looking to fill. Be prepared to network and make connections for future reference.

In-person Military Career Fairs

April

Hiring Our Heroes  April 2, 2026

  • Fort Polk Career Summit
  • Job Seeker Workshops, Bayou Theater, 7830 Mississippi Avenue, Fort Polk, Louisiana 71459,  9 AM – 12:30 PM
  • Hiring Fair, Warrior Fitness Center, 8184 Alabama Ave, Fort Johnson, LA 71459, 1:30 PM – 4 PM
  • Learn More and Sign Up

DAV/Recruit Military April 2, 2026

  • Chicago Veterans Job Fair
  • 11 AM – 3 PM CDT
  • Soldier Field, 1410 Museum Campus Drive, Chicago, IL, 60605
  • Learn More and Sign Up

The job fair is on the 1st Floor of the United Club. Attendees enter through Gate 38 at the North end of the stadium. Free parking is available in the North Garage.

DAV/Recruit Military April 2, 2026

  • Boston Veterans Job Fair
  • 11 AM – 3 PM EDT
  • Gillette Stadium, One Patriot Place, Foxborough, MA, 02035
  • Learn More and Sign Up

The event takes place in Putnam Club via the W4 Entrance. Free parking is available in Lot 22B.

DAV/Recruit Military April 8, 2026

  • Job Fair at Ft. Benning
  • 11 AM – 3 PM EDT
  • Soldier for Life Center, 8150 Marne Road, Building 9230, Fort Benning, GA, 31905
  • Learn More and Sign Up

The job fair is in the Auditorium. Attendees are responsible for their own access on base. Free parking is available.

DAV/Recruit Military April 8, 2026

  • Charlotte Veterans Job Fair
  • 11 AM – 3 PM EDT
  • Bojangles Entertainment Complex, 2700 East Independence Blvd, Charlotte, NC, 28205
  • Learn More and Sign Up

The job fair is in the East CLT Room in the new connector building. Attendees enter the facility between the Coliseum and the Ovens Auditorium. Complementary parking is available.

DAV/Recruit Military April 16, 2026

  • Indianapolis Veterans Job Fair
  • 11 AM – 3 PM EDT
  • Lucas Oil Stadium, 500 South Capitol Avenue, Indianapolis, IN, 46225
  • Learn More and Sign Up

The job fair is in the Exhibit Hall 2. Attendees enter the facility at the South East Entrance. Free parking is available.

Hiring Our Heroes  April 15-16, 2026

  • Fort Belvoir Career Summit
  • Fort Belvoir Community Center, Building 1200, Taylor Road, Fort Belvoir, Virginia, 22060
  • April 15, Networking Reception, 5 PM – 7PM
  • April 16, Job Seeker Workshops, 9 AM  – 12:30 PM, Hiring Fair, 1 PM – 4 PM
  • Learn More and Sign Up

DAV/Recruit Military April 16, 2026

  • Denver Veterans Job Fair
  • 11 AM – 3 PM MDT
  • Empower Field at Mile High, 1701 Bryant Street, Denver, CO, 80204
  • Learn More and Sign Up

The job fair is located in the United Club Level in the West Club Lounge. Enter via Gate 2. Complimentary parking is available.

DAV/Recruit Military April 23, 2026

  • Job Fair at Naval Station Norfolk
  • 11 AM – 3 PM EDT
  • Vista Point Center, 1754 Massey Hughes Drive, Bldg Q-88, Norfolk, VA, 23511
  • Learn More and Sign Up

The event is located in the Ballroom of Vista Point Center via the main entrance doors.  Attendees are responsible for their own access on base. Complementary parking available.

DAV/Recruit Military April 23, 2026

  • Job Fair at Naval Station Norfolk
  • 11 AM – 3 PM EDT
  • Vista Point Center, 1754 Massey Hughes Drive, Bldg Q-88, Norfolk, VA, 23511
  • Learn More and Sign Up

The event is located in the Ballroom of Vista Point Center via the main entrance doors.  Attendees are responsible for their own access on base. Free parking available.

DAV/Recruit Military April 23, 2026

  • Job Fair at Joint Base Lewis-McChord
  • 11 AM – 3 PM PDT
  • American Lake Conference Center, 8085 NCO Beach Road, Joint Base Lewis McChord, WA, 98433
  • Learn More and Sign Up

The event is located in the Evergreen Ballroom. Attendees are responsible for their own access on base. Free parking available.

Hiring Our Heroes  April 23, 2026

  • Wright-Patterson Air Force Base Career Summit
  • Hope Hotel & Richard C. Holbrooke Conference Center, 10823 Chidlaw Road, Bldg #823, Area A, Gate 12A, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio 45433-5000
  • Job Seeker Workshops, 9 AM – 12:30 PM
  • Hiring Fair, 1:30 PM – 4 PM
  • Learn More and Sign Up

DAV/Recruit Military April 30, 2026

  • Detroit Veterans Job Fair
  • 11 AM – 3 PM EDT
  • Ford Field, 2000 Brush Street, Detroit, MI, 48226
  • Learn More and Sign Up

The event takes place in the Hall of Legends Room on the Club Level. Enter through Gate G. Free parking available.

DAV/Recruit Military April 30, 2026

  • Dallas Veterans Job Fair
  • 11 AM – 3 PM CDT
  • AT&T Stadium, One AT&T Way, Arlington, TX, 76011
  • Learn More and Sign Up

The event takes place in the AT&T Endzone West through Entry “J. Complimentary parking available.

May

Hiring Our Heroes  May 7, 2026

  • Parris Island & MCAS Beaufort Career Summit
  • Job Seeker Workshops, MCRD Parris Island Theater, 9 AM – 12:30 PM
  • Hiring Fair, MCRD Parris Island Fitness Center, 1:30 PM – 4 PM
  • Learn More and Sign Up

DAV/Recruit Military May 7, 2026

  • Job Fair at Fort Bragg
  • 11 AM – 3 PM EDT
  • Iron Mike Conference & Catering Center, 2658 Rock Merritt Ave (formerly Reilly Road), Fort Bragg, NC, 28310
  • Learn More and Sign Up

The job fair takes place in the Lafayette Room. Attendees are responsible for their own access on base. Complementary parking is available.

Hiring Our Heroes  May 12, 2026

  • Fort Riley Career Summit
  • Riley’s Community Center, 446 Seitz Drive, Fort Riley, Kansas 66442
  • Job Seeker Workshops, 9 AM – 12:30 PM
  • Hiring Fair, 1:30 PM – 4 PM
  • Learn More and Sign Up

Hiring Our Heroes  May 14, 2026

  • Fort Leavenworth Career Summit
  • Frontier Conference Center, 350 Biddle Boulevard, Fort Leavenworth, Kansas 66027
  • Job Seeker Workshops, 9 AM – 12:30 PM
  • Hiring Fair, 1:30 PM – 4 PM
  • Learn More and Sign Up

DAV/Recruit Military May 14, 2026

  • Job Fair at Fort Knox
  • 11 AM – 3 PM EDT
  • Saber & Quill, 1118 E Chaffee Avenue, Fort Knox, KY, 40121
  • Learn More and Sign Up

The job fair takes place in the Ballroom. Attendees are responsible for their own access on base. Parking is free.

DAV/Recruit Military May 14, 2026

  • Baltimore Veterans Job Fair
  • 11 AM – 3 PM EDT
  • M&T Bank Stadium, 1101 Russell Street, Baltimore, MD, 21230
  • Learn More and Sign Up

The job fair takes place in the South East Club Lounge via the Southwest entrance (next to Gate D). Parking is free.

DAV/Recruit Military May 21, 2026

  • Job Fair at Fort Leonard Wood
  • 11 AM – 3 PM CDT
  • Pershing Community Center, 16593 Piney Hills Dr. Bldg. 4109, Fort Leonard Wood, MO, 65473
  • Learn More and Sign Up

The job fair takes place in the Main Ballroom. Attendees are responsible for their own access on base. Parking is free.

DAV/Recruit Military May 21, 2026

  • Job Fair at Fort Leonard Wood
  • 11 AM – 3 PM CDT
  • Pershing Community Center, 16593 Piney Hills Dr. Bldg. 4109, Fort Leonard Wood, MO, 65473
  • Learn More and Sign Up

The job fair takes place in the Main Ballroom. Attendees are responsible for their own access on base. Parking is free.

DAV/Recruit Military May 21, 2026

  • New Orleans Veterans Job Fair
  • 11 AM – 3 PM CDT
  • Alario Center, 2000 Segnette Blvd, Westwego, LA, 70094
  • Learn More and Sign Up

The job is located in Hall C via the main entrance of the facility (by the roundabout). Free parking is available.

DAV/Recruit Military May 28, 2026

DAV/Recruit Military May 28, 2026

  • Job Fair at Joint Base San Antonio
  • 11 AM – 3 PM CDT
  • Sam Houston Community Center, Bldg. 1395, Chaffee Road, Fort Sam Houston, TX, 78234
  • Learn More and Sign Up

The job fair is in the Community Center’s Ballroom via the Main Entrance. Attendees are responsible for their own access on base.  Free parking is available.

June

Hiring Our Heroes  June 2, 2026

  • Robins Air Force Base Career Summit
  • Heritage Club, 956 Ninth St, Robins AFB Georgia, 31098
  • Job Seeker Workshops, 9 AM – 12:30 PM
  • Hiring Fair, 1:30 PM – 4 PM
  • Learn More and Sign Up

DAV/Recruit Military June 4, 2026

  • Job Fair at Naval Air Station Jacksonville
  • 11 AM – 3 PM EDT
  • Jacksonville, FL, 32212
  • Learn More and Sign Up

DAV/Recruit Military June 4, 2026

DAV/Recruit Military June 16, 2026

DAV/Recruit Military June 17, 2026

  • Job Fair at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam
  • 11 AM – 3 PM Hawaii
  • Tradewinds, 150 McCleeland St, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, HI, 96853
  • Learn More and Sign Up

The job fair is in the Ballroom via the Main Entrance. Attendees are responsible for their own access on base. Parking is free.

DAV/Recruit Military June 18, 2026

DAV/Recruit Military June 25, 2026

No further information available at this time.

Getting the Most out of an In-Person Job Fair

Preparation is key to making the most of your career fair experience. Start by researching the companies attending the event. Look into their job openings, company culture, and values to decide which employers to approach. This research will help you tailor your conversations and demonstrate your genuine interest in their organization.

Next, update your resume and LinkedIn profile to ensure they are up to date and highlight your relevant skills and experience. Practice your elevator pitch, focusing on your skills, experience, and career goals. This preparation will help you confidently introduce yourself to potential employers.

Bring multiple copies of your resume, business cards, and any other relevant materials, such as references or certifications. Plan to arrive early and dress professionally to make a good impression. By being well-prepared, you can maximize your opportunities and make a positive impact on the employers you meet.

Maximizing Your Career Fair Experience

To get the most out of your career fair experience, arrive early to avoid crowds and make the most of your time. Bring a list of questions to ask employers, such as “What are the biggest challenges facing your company/industry right now?” or “Can you tell me more about your company culture?” These questions can help you gather valuable information and show your interest in the company.

Take advantage of on-site resources, such as resume reviews and interview preparation, to help you prepare for your job search. Network with other attendees, including fellow job seekers and employers, to build connections and learn about job opportunities.

After the career fair, follow up with employers to thank them for their time and reiterate your interest in their company and job openings. This follow-up can help keep you top of mind and demonstrate your professionalism.

Benefits of In-Person Career Fairs

In-person career fairs offer a unique opportunity for job seekers to connect with recruiters and hiring managers from top companies, including those participating in events like the RecruitMilitary Job Fair in San Antonio.

These events provide a platform for veterans, military spouses, and transitioning service members to learn about job opportunities, network with employers, and gain insights into different industries.

One of the key benefits of attending these events is the chance to showcase your skills, experience, and personality directly to potential employers.

This face-to-face interaction can significantly increase your chances of making a lasting impression. Additionally, many career fairs, such as the VA Job Fair in Houston or the Camp Pendleton Career Fair, offer on-site resources like resume reviews and interview preparation to help you put your best foot forward.

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