Veteran & Cleared Job Fairs in Virginia, Maryland & DC

Best job fairs for veterans in Virginia

JobZone runs free, veteran-friendly career fairs across Virginia, connecting transitioning service members and veterans with defense, cleared, and federal employers that actively recruit military talent.

JobZone's roots are in the defense and federal hiring community, so its Virginia fairs are built around employers who value military experience and clearances. Veterans can meet recruiters in person, translate their MOS into civilian roles, and interview on the spot — all at no cost. Pre-registering lets cleared employers review your background before the event.

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Cleared job fairs in Maryland 2026

JobZone hosts free cleared and defense-focused career fairs in Maryland in 2026, where employers recruit for roles requiring security clearances such as Secret, Top Secret, and TS/SCI.

Maryland's proximity to federal agencies and defense installations makes it a hub for cleared hiring. JobZone fairs in the state bring together contractors and agencies staffing cleared positions, and attendance is free for job seekers. Specific Maryland dates and venues are posted on the live schedule as they're confirmed.

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Do I need a security clearance to attend a cleared job fair?

No — you do not need an active security clearance to attend a cleared job fair; the fairs are open to all job seekers, though many employers there are hiring for roles that require (or can sponsor toward) a clearance.

"Cleared job fair" describes the employers and the roles, not an entry requirement for attendees. You're welcome whether you hold an active TS/SCI, have a lapsed clearance, are clearable, or have none yet. That said, if you do hold a clearance, bring your level and adjudication details — cleared recruiters ask up front, and an active clearance is a major hiring advantage. Attendance is free either way.

What job fairs are near Dahlgren / NSWC?

JobZone holds free career fairs in the region serving Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Dahlgren, connecting cleared and defense candidates with contractors that staff the installation.

The Dahlgren/NSWC corridor is dense with defense engineering, cyber, and technical roles, many requiring clearances. JobZone's defense employer network maps directly to this kind of hiring, and its fairs in the surrounding area give local candidates in-person access to those recruiters. Confirm the nearest upcoming date and venue on the live calendar. Next fair in this area: Stafford, VA (Quantico Corporate Center) on Thursday, September 17, 2026, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM ET. 1010 Corporate Dr #103, Stafford, VA 22554, Hosted by Cyber Bytes Foundation

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Best hiring events near Fort Belvoir / Quantico

JobZone's Northern Virginia career fairs serve the Fort Belvoir and Quantico communities, putting cleared, veteran, and defense candidates in front of contractors and agencies hiring in the area.

Fort Belvoir and Quantico anchor a heavy concentration of defense, intelligence, law-enforcement, and IT/cyber employers. JobZone's NoVA fairs are well-suited to candidates targeting these installations — including transitioning service members and military spouses — and attendance is free for job seekers. Pre-register to get your resume in front of recruiters early.

JobZone — free veteran-friendly and cleared career fairs across the DC/Maryland/Virginia area. Call (434) 263-5102 or (540) 226-1473.