Despite recent gains, the Atlanta job market remains is tightening due to economic pressures. Atlanta job fairs and career expos present golden opportunities to connect directly with hiring managers, network, and explore openings across industries like healthcare, sales, government, education, veterans-focused roles, manufacturing, logistics, and more.
Check Out These Atlanta Job Fairs
Here are key upcoming in-person and virtual job fairs and hiring events in metro Atlanta for September 2026, based on current listings (primarily from Metro Atlanta eXchange and organizer sites). Details like times, employers, and requirements can change—always verify on official sites and register early.
September 2026 Atlanta Job Fair Highlights
- September 1, 2026: Northside Hospital Gwinnett Acute Care – Experienced Registered Nurse (RN) Hiring Event
- Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
- Focus: Experienced RN roles in acute care.
- • September 2–4, 2026: Kennesaw State University 2026 Fall Career Fair
- Focus: Students and alumni across majors connecting with employers. Open days and times vary—confirm on the KSU site.
- • September 2, 2026: Corporate Gray Virtual Military Officer Career Conference
- Focus: Opportunities for military officers transitioning to civilian roles.
- • September 3, 2026: JobFairX Atlanta Diversity Virtual Job Fair
- Time: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
- Focus: Inclusive hiring across industries; virtual interviews and matching.
- • September 9, 2026: Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency (GVRA) Career Connections and Resource Fair
- Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Focus: Career connections and resources, including support for people with disabilities
- • September 10, 2026: Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce Job Fair
- Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
- Focus: Multi-industry openings in the Gainesville / Hall County area.
- • September 10, 2026: CareerEco Diversity and Inclusion Virtual Career Fair
- Time: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
- Focus: Diversity-focused virtual opportunities.
- • September 11, 2026: JobFairX Atlanta Technology Virtual Job Fair
- Time: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
- Focus: Tech and related roles with virtual interviews.
- • September 12, 2026: Next Step Education Foundation 13th Annual College, Career & Services Fair
- Time: 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM
- Focus: College, career, and support services for students and job seekers.
- • September 14–15, 2026: Georgia Tech Fall 2026 All-Majors Career Fair
- Time: Typically 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM (confirm exact hours)
- Focus: Premier student/alumni recruiting across all majors; additional specialized fairs run throughout the month (Mechanical Engineering, BME, ECE, Industrial Engineering, Aerospace, AI, and others). Primarily for Georgia Tech students and alumni.
- • September 14, 2026: JobFairX Atlanta Entry-Level Virtual Job Fair
- Time: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
- Focus: Entry-level opportunities.
- • September 15, 2026: United Career Fairs Atlanta Career Fair (Sales & Management Focused)
- Time: 6:00 PM
- Location: DoubleTree Atlanta Perimeter Dunwoody, 4386 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd, Atlanta, GA 30341
- Focus: Sales, account management, business development, retail management, and customer service. Free; professional dress and multiple resumes recommended.
- • September 17, 2026: RecruitMilitary Atlanta Veterans Job Fair
- Time: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
- Location: Georgia International Convention Center, 2000 Convention Center Concourse, College Park, GA 30337
- Focus: Veteran-focused hiring across industries.
- • September 17, 2026: Atlanta Center for Self Sufficiency (ACSS) Fall Career Fair
- Time: 10:00 AM
- Location: West End area (1040 Ralph David Abernathy Blvd SW)
- Focus: Multi-industry and community-focused opportunities. Eventbrite listings
- • September 22, 2026: JobFairX Atlanta Veteran Virtual Job Fair
- Focus: Veteran opportunities (typically 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM or similar window).
- • September 30, 2026: JobFairX Atlanta Healthcare Virtual Job Fair
- Focus: Healthcare roles.
Additional recurring or sector events often appear via Goodwill of North Georgia (multi-business job fairs, hiring events for staffing, corrections, aviation/CDL, etc.), Schneider trucking recruiting, and other healthcare/education events. Check Metro Atlanta eXchange for the latest weekly listings.
Virtual OptionsEntry-level, veteran, healthcare, diversity, technology, accounting/business, engineering/science, and military-friendly virtual fairs run frequently (examples include CareerEco events, Hiring Our Heroes Southern U.S. Region, MOAA, Corporate Gray, and others throughout the month). These are convenient for Atlanta-area job seekers with profile matching and virtual interviews.
Tips for Success
- Bring resumes, dress professionally, and prepare your elevator pitch.
- Research attending employers in advance.
- Follow up with contacts after the event.
- Check for free admission—most are open to the public with registration.
For the latest listings, visit:
- metroatlantaexchange.org
- Eventbrite (search “job fair Atlanta”)
- Georgia Department of Labor resources
- Company-specific hiring event pages (e.g., hospitals, schools, recruiters) atlantafi.com
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