Job fairs go virtual

Job fairs go virtual

Nationwide, career workshops and job fairs have been going virtual in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Hiring Our Heroes

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s Hiring Our Heroes program has been presenting webinars and industry briefs online while the program’s hiring fairs nationwide have been postponed or canceled.

Click here for an updated schedule of virtual events.

Maryland/Virginia/D.C.

JobZone is hosting a virtual job fair focused on Maryland, Virginia, Washington, D.C., and surrounding areas from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 19.

Over 30 employers have registered for the job fair. Click here for details on the event, including how to register.

Pennsylvania

A veterans’ expo and job fair co-sponsored by The American Legion Department of Pennsylvania is going virtual.

The Berks County Veterans’ Expo and Job Fair was originally scheduled for May 27 in Wyomissing, Pa. The events will now be open online June 15-30.

Active and retired military members and their families in the area will be able to access local benefits and resources at www.veteransexpo.com. Meanwhile, jobseekers will be able to connect with local employers through the job fair at www.jobs610.com.