PA CareerLink Awareness Day Oct. 14: Free Philadelphia Job and Resource Fair at CCP

Published: September 26, 2026 | By LocalJobPage Team

PHILADELPHIA, PA — Philadelphia's public workforce system is putting everything it does under one roof for a single day. PA CareerLink Awareness Day, a free job and resource fair, runs Wednesday, October 14, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Great Hall at Community College of Philadelphia, with 35 employers, training providers, career vendors and workforce partners set up on Spring Garden Street.

Free, open to every job seeker, and one stop for hiring tables, training programs and career help. Registration is required, so sign up before you head out.

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📍 At a Glance

Event	PA CareerLink Awareness Day 2026 (Future Made)
Date	Wednesday, October 14, 2026
Time	10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Location	Winnet Student Life Building, Great Hall, Community College of Philadelphia, 1700 Spring Garden St., Philadelphia, PA 19130
Cost	Free
Format	In person
Registration	Required, through PA CareerLink Philadelphia
Eligibility	Open to all job seekers
Questions	1-833-750-JOBS (5627)

One Door, One Day: What's Different This Year

In past years, PA CareerLink Philadelphia spread its Awareness Days across several sites and dates. This fall it is folding them into one event. The organizer's own pitch is short: one door, one day. For a job seeker, that means you can talk to a hiring manager, ask a training provider about a certificate program and get help with your job search without crossing the city three times.

The event page says the fair is built for people at every stage: looking for a first job, coming back to work after time away, switching careers, or looking for training before the next move.

⚠️ Read This Before You Go

It's a job and resource fair, not a pure hiring fair. The 35 tables are a mix of employers, training providers, career vendors and public workforce partners. Expect some tables to offer programs and services rather than open positions.
No employer list has been published. Don't plan your morning around one company. Go ready to talk to several.
Register first. PA CareerLink says registration is required. The link is on its event page, or call 1-833-750-5627.

📋 How to Show Up Ready

The organizer's advice is simple: dress professionally and bring a resume. A few more things help:

Print ten copies of your resume. If yours needs work, PA CareerLink runs free resume-building workshops before the fair.
Know what you want out of the day: a job this month, a training program, or both. Ask training tables about cost, schedule and whether funding is available.
Plan the trip. The campus is a few blocks west of Broad Street and reachable by public transit. Street parking exists, and nearby garages run about $7 to $11 with limited spots.

🔎 Start Your Philadelphia Job Search Now

October 14 is one day. Hospitals, universities, the city, transit and the logistics firms near the airport hire all year, so apply to a few openings this week and walk into the Great Hall with conversations already underway.

Start here:

Frequently Asked Questions

When and where is PA CareerLink Awareness Day?

Wednesday, October 14, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM in the Great Hall of the Winnet Student Life Building at Community College of Philadelphia, 1700 Spring Garden St., Philadelphia, PA 19130.

Does it cost anything?

No. The event is free.

Do I have to register?

Yes. PA CareerLink Philadelphia says registration is required. Sign up through its event page or call 1-833-750-JOBS (5627).

Who is it for?

Everyone looking for work or training: first-time job seekers, people returning to the workforce, career changers and anyone exploring training programs.

Will every table be hiring?

Not necessarily. The 35 vendors include employers, training providers, career vendors and public workforce partners. Ask each table what it offers.

Get Found by Philadelphia Employers

A fair lasts four hours. A profile keeps working after the tables fold up. Create your free job seeker account, then explore the Philadelphia Career Center for pay and hiring guides by field.

Employers: hiring in Philadelphia and missed the Great Hall? Post your openings here and reach local job seekers directly.