Start Your 2024 Job Search by Putting These Diversity Career Fairs on Your Calendar

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By Marion Davis

Putting your best foot forward is complemented by moving in the right direction. For diverse job seekers, that right direction can often consist of visiting diversity job fairs where employers prioritize the value of onboarding a workforce consisting of a variety of backgrounds. 

What Are Diversity Job Fairs?

As diversity becomes a more important aspect of the hiring process, employers have tasked recruiters with acquiring diverse talent and the structure of the traditional job fair has followed suit.

Just as Glassdoor has created a section where companies have transparent diversity and inclusion ratings, diversity job fairs give minority candidates an opportunity to review diversity numbers at potential companies and to ask questions about how diverse members of a company will be supported. For instance, a candidate could ask about the presence of employee resource groups (ERGs) at the company for disabled employees. 

Diversity Job Fair Locations in 2024

As the world rings in 2024, for those on the hunt for a new job at a company where diversity is more likely to be valued and supported, these candidates can browse diversity job fairs–both virtual and in-person.

Below is a list of several upcoming diversity job fairs for 20 top cities in the US that includes information on the city’s focus in its economy. As it is still early in the year, new diversity career fairs may pop up in the meantime and later on in the year. The list provided below contains a select number of events. Several of the organizations hyperlinked have repeat events throughout the year, such as DiversityX.

Atlanta, GA

Atlanta has a booming tech industry, diverse economy, and major trade show center.

• Feb 6, 2024 - Atlanta Virtual Job Fair (hosted virtually)

• Feb 15, 2024 - Atlanta Champions of Diversity Job Fair (hosted at DoubleTree by Hilton Atlanta Perimeter Dunwoody)

• March 5, 2024 - Atlanta Virtual Job Fair by DiversityX (hosted virtually)

• May 2, 2024 - Hispanic/Latino Professionals Association (HLPA) Virtual Job Fair Greater Atlanta Area (hosted virtually)

• June 12, 2024 - Atlanta’s In Person (IP) DIVERSITY Career/Job Fair (hosted at Piedmont Park - Magnolia Hall) 

• November 9, 2024 - Diversifying the Next Generation of Doctors: Career Fair and Workshops, offering interactive workshops for high school and college students on how to enter medical school and succeed (in person, venue TBD)

Austin, TX

Austin is a rapidly growing tech hub with a vibrant startup scene and numerous career fairs throughout the year.

• January 5, 2024 - #WorkingWomenClub Virtual Job Fair/Career Expo Event (hosted virtually)

• January 24, 2024 - Austin Virtual Job Fair by Diversity X (hosted virtually)

• February 21, 2024 - Austin Job Fair by Diversity X (hosted virtually)

• March 7, 2024 - 11 AM to 2 PM CST - Austin Champions of Diversity Career Fair (hosted at Norris Conference Centers in Austin)

• May 14, 2024 - Hispanic/Latino Professionals Association (HLPA) Virtual Job Fair Greater Austin Area (hosted virtually)

Boston, MA

Boston has renowned universities that fuel innovation, strong biotech and finance sectors, and frequent career events focused on various industries.

• January 10, 2024 - Boston Virtual Job Fair by Diversity X (hosted virtually)

• March 6, 2024 - Boston Virtual Job Fair by DiversityX (hosted virtually)

• March 7, 2024 - Diversity Career Fair for Educators (in person at Roxbury Community College)

• May 8, 2024 - Boston 24th Annual Diversity Employment Day Career Fair and Roundtables (in person at the AC Hotel by Marriott Boston Downtown location)

• May 15, 2024 - Hispanic/Latino Professionals Association (HLPA) Virtual Job Fair Greater Boston Area (hosted virtually)

Charlotte, NC

Charlotte has a growing financial center, major transportation hub, and active job fair scene for diverse industries.

• January 10, 2024 - Charlotte Virtual Job Fair by DiversityX (hosted virtually)

• January 24, 2024 - North Carolina Bilingual & Diversity Virtual Career Fair (hosted virtually)

• February 21, 2024 - Charlotte Virtual Job Fair by DiversityX (hosted virtually)

• Feb 29, 2024 - Charlotte Champions of Diversity Job Fair (in person at Embassy Suites by Hilton Charlotte Ayrsley)

Chicago, IL

Chicago is a bustling metropolis with a major financial and IT center and is host to large-scale career expos covering various fields.

• February 8, 2024 - Chicago Virtual Job Fair by DiversityX (hosted virtually)

• March 13, 2024 - Diversity & Inclusion Career & Networking Fair for Loyola University students and alumni (in person at the Lakeshore Campus)

• April 24, 2024 - Chicago Round #1 - 24th Annual Diversity Employment Day Career Fair and Roundtables (in person at Courtyard by Marriott Chicago Downtown/Magnificent Mile)

• April 4, 2024 - Chicago Virtual Job Fair by DiversityX (hosted virtually)

• May 1, 2024 - Hispanic/Latino Professionals Association (HLPA) Virtual Job Fair Greater Chicagoland/Midwest Area (hosted virtually)

• September 4, 2024 - Chicago Round #2 - 24th Annual Diversity Employment Day Career Fair and Roundtables (in person at Courtyard by Marriott Chicago Downtown/Magnificent Mile)

Dallas, TX

Dallas has strong professional services, healthcare, and energy sectors and attracts numerous job fairs with a regional focus.

• January 26, 2024 - Dallas Virtual Job Fair by DiversityX (hosted virtually)

• February 8, 2024 - Dallas Job Fair/Career Fair by Diversity Career Group (hosted at Dallas Hilton Anatole)

• February 23, 2024 - Dallas Virtual Job Fair by DiversityX (hosted virtually)

• March 7, 2024 - 2024 Prospanica Leadership Summit for Hispanic business professionals to achieve their full potential by providing scholarships, career opportunities, professional development tools and valuable insight (hosted at Westin Galleria Dallas)

• April 10, 2024 - Hispanic/Latino Professionals Association (HLPA) Virtual Job Fair Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex Area (hosted virtually)

• July 17, 2024 - Dallas 24th Annual Diversity Employment Day Career Fair and Roundtables (in person at Holiday Inn & Suites North Dallas at Preston)

Denver, CO

Denver has a thriving tech and outdoor recreation industries, growing job market, and regular career events for diverse sectors.

• January 11, 2024 - Denver Virtual Job Fair by DiversityX (hosted virtually)

• February 1, 2024 - Denver Champions of Diversity Job Fair (in person at Embassy Suites by Hilton Denver Stapleton)

• March 21, 2024 - Denver Virtual Job Fair by DiversityX (hosted virtually)

• March 20, 2024 - Denver 24th Annual Diversity Employment Day Career Fair and Roundtables (in person at Doubletree by Hilton Denver Central Park)

• May 21, 2024 - Hispanic/Latino Professionals Association (HLPA) Virtual Job Fair Denver Area (hosted virtually)

Houston, TX

Houston is the energy capital of the US, has a major medical center, and is host to many industry-specific and general career fairs.

• January 5, 2024 - Virtual Job Fair and Career Expo Houston, world's largest virtual job fair, DiversityHire will target diverse candidates and professionals seeking diversity, equity, and inclusion (hosted virtually)

• February 8, 2024 - Houston Virtual Job Fair by DiversityX (hosted virtually)

• February 29, 2024 - Houston Champions of Diversity Career Fair (in person at Crowne Plaza Houston Galleria Area)

• March 7, 2024 - Houston Virtual Job Fair by DiversityX (hosted virtually)

• May 8, 2024 - Hispanic/Latino Professionals Association (HLPA) Virtual Job Fair Greater Houston Area (hosted virtually)

Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles is an entertainment and tech powerhouse, boasts a diverse economy, and has frequent job fairs catering to various industries.

• January 17, 2024 - Los Angeles Virtual Job Fair by DiversityX (hosted virtually)

• January 26, 2024 - LA Career Fair: Exclusive Tech Hiring Event with a focus on helping Fortune 500 and startup companies achieve their diversity and inclusivity initiatives with more diverse, non-traditional candidates (hosted virtually)

• February 21, 2024 - Los Angeles Virtual Job Fair by DiversityX (hosted virtually)

• March 6, 2024 - Los Angeles Round #1 - 24th Annual Diversity Employment Day Career Fair and Roundtables (in person at Sonesta Los Angeles Airport LAX)

• March 16, 2024 - Southern California Diversity Recruiting Fair, this event is for faculty, staff, and administrators from underrepresented groups who are interested in working in independent schools (in person at Harvard-Westlake School's Upper Campus in Studio City; virtual option for the fair is available on March 18, 2024)

• April 3, 2024 - Hispanic/Latino Professionals Association (HLPA) Virtual Job Fair Greater Los Angeles Area (hosted virtually)

• September 25, 2024 - Los Angeles Round #2 - 24th Annual Diversity Employment Day Career Fair and Roundtables (in person at Sonesta Los Angeles Airport LAX)

Miami, FL

Miami is an international business hub, growing tech scene, and host to job fairs attracting talent from across the Americas.

• January 24, 2024 - Miami Gardens Virtual Job Fair by DiversityX (hosted virtually)

• February 22, 2024 - Miami Virtual Job Fair by DiversityX (hosted virtually)

• April 4, 2024 - Hispanic/Latino Professionals Association (HLPA) Virtual Job Fair Miami (hosted virtually)

Minneapolis, MN

Minneapolis has strong healthcare and manufacturing sectors, an innovative workforce, and regular career events for diverse fields.

• January 11, 2024 - Minneapolis Virtual Job Fair by DiversityX (hosted virtually)

• January 15, 2024 - Minneapolis Professional Diversity Career Fair (in person at Minneapolis Convention Center)

• February 23, 2024 - Minneapolis Virtual Job Fair by DiversityX (hosted virtually) 

• April 24, 2024 - People of Color Career Fair (in person at Minneapolis Convention Center)

Nashville, TN

Nashville is a music city boomtown, has growing healthcare and IT industries, and hosts frequent job fairs attracting young professionals.

• January 27, 2024 - 2024 Damali Booker 1L Minority Job Fair, providing diverse first-year law students with work opportunities as law clerks or connecting them with internships for their second year (in person at Butler Snow)

• Feb 23, 2024 - Nashville Virtual Job Fair by DiversityX (hosted virtually)

• April 5, 2024 - Nashville Virtual Job Fair by DiversityX (hosted virtually)

• September 19, 2024 - Nashville Veterans Job Fair (in person, venue TBD)

New York City, NY

New York City has a global financial and cultural center, diverse economy, and numerous career events for nearly every industry.

• January 24, 2024 - New York City Virtual Job Fair by DiversityX (hosted virtually)

• January 31, 2024 - New York City Area Virtual Diversity Job Fair (hosted virtually)

• May 29, 2024 - New York 24th Annual Diversity Employment Day Career Fair and Roundtables (in person at Fairfield Inn by Marriott New York Manhattan Times Square South)

• April 3, 2024 - New York City Virtual Job Fair by DiversityX (hosted virtually)

• April 24, 2024 - Hispanic/Latino Professionals Association (HLPA) Virtual Job Fair New York Metro Area (hosted virtually)

Orlando, FL

Orlando is a tourism and hospitality hub, has a growing tech scene, and hosts frequent job fairs attracting talent from across the Southeast.

• January 10, 2024 - Orlando Virtual Job Fair by DiversityX (hosted virtually) 

• January 30, 2024 - University of Florida Diversity Meet-Up, connecting UF alumni and students with employers (in person at Reitz Union Grand Ballroom)

• May 9, 2024 - Hispanic/Latino Professionals Association (HLPA) Virtual Job Fair Greater Orlando Area (hosted virtually)

• May 15, 2024 - Orlando Virtual Job Fair by DiversityX (hosted virtually)

Philadelphia, PA

Philadelphia has growing tech and healthcare sectors, a vibrant startup scene, and regular career events for diverse industries.

• January 23, 2024 - Philadelphia Virtual Job Fair by DiversityX (hosted virtually)

• February 2, 2024 - Virtual Job Fair and Career Expo Philadelphia, world's largest virtual job fair, DiversityHire will target diverse candidates and professionals seeking diversity, equity, and inclusion (hosted virtually)

• March 19, 2024 - Philadelphia Virtual Job Fair by DiversityX (hosted virtually)

• April 9, 2024 - Hispanic/Latino Professionals Association (HLPA) Virtual Job Fair Greater Philadelphia Area (hosted virtually)

Phoenix, AZ

Phoenix has booming aerospace and healthcare industries and regular job fairs for diverse sectors.

• January 12, 2024 - Phoenix Virtual Job Fair by DiversityX (hosted virtually)

• March 8, 2024 - Phoenix Virtual Job Fair by DiversityX (hosted virtually)

• March 27, 2024 - Phoenix 24th Annual Diversity Employment Day Career Fair and Roundtables (in person at Hilton Garden Inn - Phoenix)

• April 30, 2024 - Hispanic/Latino Professionals Association (HLPA) Virtual Job Fair Phoenix Metro Area (hosted virtually)

Portland, OR

Portland is a green economy leader, has strong tech and healthcare sectors, and hosts frequent career events focused on sustainability and innovation.

• January 11, 2024 - Portland Virtual Job Fair by DiversityX (hosted virtually)

• January 24, 2024 - Round #1 at Portland 24th Annual Diversity Employment Day Career Fair and Roundtables (in person at DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Portland)

• March 7, 2024 - Portland Virtual Job Fair by DiversityX (hosted virtually)

• August 21, 2024 - Round #2 at Portland 24th Annual Diversity Employment Day Career Fair and Roundtables (in person at DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Portland)

San Diego, CA

San Diego is a biotech and defense industry hub and has regular job fairs for diverse sectors.

• January 24, 2024 - San Diego Virtual Job Fair by DiversityX (hosted virtually)

• March 6, 2024 - San Diego Virtual Job Fair by DiversityX (hosted virtually)

• April 25, 2024 - Hispanic/Latino Professionals Association (HLPA) Virtual Job Fair San Diego Area (hosted virtually)

• October 2, 2024 - San Diego 24th Annual Diversity Employment Day Career Fair and Roundtables (in person at Handerly Hotel San Diego)

San Francisco, CA

San Francisco is a tech mecca, venture capital hub, and host to numerous career events for tech and related industries.

• February 8, 2024 - San Francisco Virtual Job Fair by DiversityX (hosted virtually)

• March 7, 2024 - San Francisco Virtual Job Fair by DiversityX (hosted virtually)

• May 22, 2024 - Hispanic/Latino Professionals Association (HLPA) Virtual Job Fair San Francisco Bay Area (hosted virtually)

• April 10, 2024 - San Francisco 24th Annual Diversity Employment Day Career Fair and Roundtables (in person at St. Mary's Cathedral & Event Center)

• July 18-19, 2024 (registration closes June 3) - Summer 2024 Bay Area Diversity Career Fair, event brings together prominent law firms and government legal departments to meet highly qualified diverse second-year law students (hosted virtually)

Seattle, WA

Seattle is an aerospace and tech powerhouse, demonstrates an innovative culture across major companies, and hosts frequent career events for diverse sectors.

• January 24, 2024 - Seattle Virtual Job Fair by DiversityX (hosted virtually)

• February 7, 2024 - Seattle Virtual Job Fair by DiversityX (hosted virtually)

• February 22, 2024 - Round #1 of Seattle 24th Annual Diversity Employment Day Career Fair and Roundtables (in person at Seattle Center - The Armory)

• April 18, 2024 - Hispanic/Latino Professionals Association (HLPA) Virtual Job Fair Greater Seattle Area (hosted virtually)

• July 25, 2024 - Round #2 of Seattle 24th Annual Diversity Employment Day Career Fair and Roundtables (in person at Seattle Center - The Armory)

Final Thoughts

As we stand at the beginning of 2024, we glimpse a new year brimming with possibilities. The list of events you just scrolled through is a roadmap to opportunity. Every diverse career fair listed, every city highlighted, is a beacon beckoning you towards a workplace that values your unique perspective and celebrates your skills. Attending any of these events could unlock a hidden network of connections, spark unexpected conversations, and land you face-to-face with your dream opportunity.

Polish your resume, practice your elevator pitch, and get ready to step into the spotlight. The stage is set, and the job of your dreams awaits. Embrace the power of these fairs. Leverage them to your advantage. 

In 2024, it's not just your resume that stands out. It's your voice, your story, and your unwavering determination to thrive in a world that recognizes the richness of diversity. 

Make 2024 your year. 

Marion Davis is a contributing writer at EmployDiversityNetwork.com. She is a disabled DEIA consultant and writes on the value of diversity and inclusion across multiple industries, specifically as relates to disability and intersectionality.