Birmingham-area career fairs + job fairs happening in October 2026

Time to polish your resume! October brings a busy run of hiring events across the Birmingham area. Whether you’re after a job in aviation, education or something in between, here are six career fairs and job fairs to put on your calendar.

Oct. 6: BHM Airport Job Fair at Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport

Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport is hosting a free job fair with openings for semi-skilled laborers, equipment operators, electricians, airport ramp agents, ramp operations supervisors, auto detailers, rental car drivers, sales management trainees, sales associates and IM specialists.

Come ready to interview on the spot. Bring two forms of ID with matching names. Parking is validated.

• When: Tuesday, Oct. 6, 9AM to noon
• Where: BHM Event Room, Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport, 5900 Messer Airport Hwy, Birmingham, AL 35212
• Register

Oct. 9: ESS special education paraprofessional job fair in Birmingham

ESS is recruiting special education paraprofessionals for Birmingham City Schools. Attendees can meet ESS District Manager Tamia Sanders and learn about open roles. Experience in education is welcome, but not required.

• When: Friday, Oct. 9, 10AM to 1PM
• Where: Birmingham Career Center, 3216 4th Ave. S., Birmingham, AL 35222
• More info

Oct. 13: Second Tuesday Job Fair at the Alabaster Career Center

The Alabaster Career Center hosts its monthly Second Tuesday Job Fair, giving job seekers a chance to meet employers in person.

• When: Tuesday, Oct. 13
• Where: Alabaster Career Center, 109 Plaza Circle, Alabaster, AL 35007
• Register at Workplace Alabama to learn more

Oct. 14: Crucial Link job fair at the Oneonta Career Center

The Oneonta Career Center is hosting a job fair with Crucial Link.

• When: Wednesday, Oct. 14
• Where: Oneonta Career Center, 728 Second Ave. E., Oneonta, AL
• Register at Workplace Alabama to learn more

Oct. 15: 2026 Employment and Community Resource Fair at Bill Harris Arena

The Housing Authority of the Birmingham District is partnering with the city of Birmingham for its annual Employment and Community Resource Fair. More than 60 employers from a range of industries are expected, including the city of Birmingham, UAB and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama. Organizers say it’s also a chance to network and pick up community resources.

• When: Thursday, Oct. 15, 10AM to 1PM
• Where: Bill Harris Arena, 2337 Bessemer Road, Birmingham, AL 35208
• Register

Oct. 22: Kick Off to a New Career multi-employer job fair at the Birmingham Career Center

The Birmingham Career Center is hosting a multi-employer job fair, Kick Off to a New Career.

• When: Thursday, Oct. 22
• Where: Birmingham Career Center, 3216 4th Ave. S., Birmingham, AL 35222
• Register at Workplace Alabama to learn more