National Career & Resources Fair DC 2026 (Updated Date)
National Career & Resources Fair DC 2026 (Updated Date)
If you’re actively job searching, exploring a career change, or preparing to enter the workforce soon, the National Career & Resources Fair DC 2026 is designed to connect highly qualified candidates with employers and key public-sector resources in one place.
Due to severe weather conditions impacting multiple regions, the event date has been updated. The fair was originally scheduled for Friday, January 30, 2026, and has been rescheduled to Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at the same venue. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
Event details
New date: Wednesday, February 11, 2026 :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
Location: Melrose Georgetown Hotel, Washington, DC :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
Format: In-person career and resources fair :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
What to expect
The fair will continue under the same structure and mission, featuring 22 employers and federal government agencies, including the U.S. Office of Personnel Management. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}
The event is expected to host 300 highly selected and diverse candidates, including U.S. veterans, professionals with master’s and doctoral degrees, skilled workers, and students nearing graduation. Participants are pre-registered and matched with employers based on qualifications and experience. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}
Questions or coordination: 202.250.0260 or [email protected]. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}
Who should attend
This fair is a strong fit if you’re a veteran transitioning into a new role, a degree-holder aiming for a better-aligned opportunity, a skilled worker seeking stability or advancement, or a student close to graduation who wants real conversations with employers rather than endless online applications. :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}
For full event information, latest updates, and details on participation, use the “View event page and updates” button above.
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