October is a busy month for hiring events in the Sacramento region. Here is every job fair and hiring event we found for October 2026. Details can change, so confirm on the organiser’s page before you go.
SacJobs Construction & Trades Career Fair: Wednesday, October 21
4 to 7 p.m. at the Scottish Rite Center, 6151 H Street, Sacramento. Free parking and free registration.
Contractors, trade programs and apprenticeship programs hiring in the Sacramento region, all in one room. Entry-level Candidates are welcome, and no experience is needed to walk in. At 5:30 p.m. there is a free workshop, How to Get Hired at a Construction Company.
Register free for the Construction & Trades Career Fair
Other job fairs and hiring events in October
Thursday, October 8: Union Pacific Job Connections, Rocklin and online
10 to 11:30 a.m. at the Placer County Business Resource Center, 1000 Sunset Blvd., Suite 105, Rocklin, or online. An information session on how Union Pacific hires, hosted by the Placer County Business Advantage Network. Registration is required, and it starts promptly at 10. Details and registration
Tuesday, October 13: Fall 2026 Job Fair and Career Expo, Yuba City
9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Yuba-Sutter Fairgrounds Main Hall, 442 Franklin Avenue, Yuba City. Hosted by the Sutter County One Stop. Registration is free on Eventbrite until October 12. Register free
Tuesday, October 13: Sacramento County Job Talk, Sacramento
10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at America’s Job Center of California, Florin (the Highlands Success Center), 3801 Florin Road, Suite 107. A recruiter presentation from the Sacramento County Department of Human Assistance with Sacramento Works. Dignity Health and Visiting Angels are listed, and employers can change. Arrive 10 minutes early. Children cannot attend because of space. Details
Wednesday, October 14: I AM ABLE Disability Job Fair, Sacramento
11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the SAFE Credit Union Convention Center, Hall A, 1400 J Street. Free. Hosted by PRIDE Industries for Candidates with disabilities. Pre-registration has closed, but you can register on the day. The 11 a.m. hour is full, and there is room from noon to 2. Details
Thursday, October 22: Yolo County Job Fair, West Sacramento
10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Civic Center Galleria, 1110 W. Capitol Avenue, West Sacramento. Hosted by Yolo County. You can pre-register, or give your name at the registration table on the day. Pre-register
For students and alumni
UC Davis Fall Career Fair, Wednesday, October 14, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the University Credit Union Center. Open to UC Davis students, alumni and postdocs only, through Handshake. Details
Sacramento State Engineering and Computer Science Career Fair, Friday, October 23 and Friday, November 6, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the University Union Ballroom. For students and alumni of the college, through Handshake. Details
Coming up in early November
SacJobs Fall Career Fair, Thursday, November 5, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Scottish Rite Center, 6151 H Street, Sacramento. Free for Candidates, with free parking. At 1:30 p.m. there is a free workshop, From Application to Offer. Register free
Sacramento Job Fair from Diversity Career Group, Thursday, November 5, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the DoubleTree by Hilton, 2001 Point West Way, Sacramento. Free, with registration at the door. The organiser asks for professional dress. Details
Work4CA Winter Career Fair, Tuesday, November 10, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Cal Expo, Building C, 1600 Exposition Blvd., Sacramento. State of California jobs, hosted by CalHR. Parking is free. Enter through Lot D, the Blue Gate. Details For how State hiring works, see our government jobs guide.
Before you go
Bring several printed copies of your resume and dress the way you would for an interview. Our career fair tips cover what to say at the table and how to follow up.
Every SacJobs fair is on the career fair calendar, and every regional event we track is on the hiring events page. To hear about new jobs and fairs by email, set a job alert.