Upcoming Job Fairs and Events
UPS Info Session
Wednesday, October 28, 2026
11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Pennino Building
12011 Government Center Pkwy
Fairfax, VA 22035
Looking for some additional income or experience in transportation and delivery services? UPS is hiring part-time package handlers and cover drivers for peak season. Register now to meet UPS representatives and see if you would be a good fit!
Sessions offered every 30 minutes starting at 11 a.m.
Build Your Career: Construction and Trades Job Fair
Thursday, November 5, 2026
1-4 p.m.
Fairfax County Government Center
12000 Government Center Pkwy
Fairfax, VA 22035
The Build Your Career: Construction and Trades Job Fair is BACK! Meet hiring employers, explore career paths, and learn about training programs that help you start or advance in construction and trades. You'll have the opportunity to talk about your career goals and ask employers questions. We recommend bringing multiple copies of your resume and dressing in business casual or business attire. Register now.
Dig deeper with info sessions during the fair:
- Transitioning Your Career to Construction: 1:30 PM - 2:15 p.m.
- For seasoned professionals interested in learning about new career paths and advancement in construction and trades.
- Getting Started in Construction: 2:45 PM - 3:30 p.m.
- For people starting their careers looking for entry-level roles with opportunities for growth in construction and trades.
Weekly Career Development Sessions and Webinars
Conversational English for Job Readiness
Practice and improve your conversational English so you are confident and prepared for employment. No registration required.
Sessions are held every first and fourth Tuesday of the month from 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. at VCW Fairfax Annandale Center (7611 Little River Turnpike, Suite 300W, Annandale, VA 22003).
WIOA Information Sessions
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) offers workforce development services to eligible job seekers. Attend a virtual information session to hear more about WIOA as well as the other programs and services provided by the Virginia Career Works centers.
Held weekly on Fridays at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
How to Write an Effective Resume (Webinar)
Learn how to catch an employer's eye, be conspicuous in a crowd, and highlight your skills and accomplishments in a resume that will get you the job interview. Live webinar held the second Wednesday of each month at 11 a.m. Register here.
The Art of Interviewing (Webinar)
Learn how to sharpen your job-hunting skills, use new techniques to engage an interviewer, and determine if the job is a good fit for you. Live webinar held the third Wednesday of each month at 11 a.m. Register here.
DFS Workforce Development and Virginia Career Works - Northern Region regularly partner with employers and businesses across Northern Virginia to host job fairs and hiring events in a variety of fields and industries. We also offer live and on-demand webinars that support job seekers across career tracks, including former federal workers and contractors.