DC Veterans Career Fair Nov. 6 at the NoMa American Job Center: What to Know

WASHINGTON, DC — The run-up to Veterans Day starts early on North Capitol Street. The DC Department of Employment Services is hosting a Veterans Career Fair and Networking Event on Friday, November 6, at its American Job Center in NoMa, where veterans and their families can meet employers with current openings, ask about training programs and connect with support services in one morning.

One Friday, four hours, a building full of people whose job is getting veterans hired. Register first, bring resumes, and dress like it's an interview, because it might be.

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📍 At a Glance

Event	Veterans Career Fair & Networking Event
Date	Friday, November 6, 2026
Time	10:00 AM – 2:00 PM (doors open 9:45 AM)
Location	American Job Center, 899 North Capitol Street NE, 1st Floor, Washington, DC 20002
Format	In person
Registration	Participant registration on Eventbrite
Eligibility	Veterans and their families, ages 18 and up
Parking	Paid parking

🔥 Who's Behind It and Who Should Go

The event is run by the DOES American Job Centers' special programs team, and the listing says the Mayor's Office of Veterans Affairs and the DC Department of Employment Services are both inviting veterans to attend. The pitch is simple: employers with jobs open now, information on training, and help with the services that sit around a job search.

The registration page is aimed at veterans and their families, and attendees must be 18 or older. If you are a military spouse or an adult family member job hunting in the District, this one is written with you in mind too.

No employer roster has been published, and no headcount has been announced. Treat it as a room full of recruiters and workforce staff, not a guaranteed offer, and ask each table what it is actually filling.

💼 Why the DC Market Fits Veterans

Few metros reward military experience the way this one does. Federal agencies, cleared contractors in Northern Virginia and along the Maryland line, hospitals, transit and security firms all hire people who already know how to work inside a chain of command and hold a clearance. An active clearance belongs at the very top of your resume. Spouses and family members should come with the same plan: a clean resume and a short answer to "what are you looking for."

⚠️ Read This Before You Go

Register. The organizer runs participant sign-ups through Eventbrite. Do it now so you are counted.
It's a weekday daytime event. Doors open at 9:45 AM and it wraps at 2:00 PM.
Parking costs money. The listing says paid parking. The building sits in NoMa a few blocks north of Union Station, so the Red Line is the easier ride.
Employers: there's a separate sign-up. Tables register through a vendor-only registration page, not the participant form.

Other Public Safety and Federal Fairs on the Calendar

If federal law enforcement is your lane, two other events may suit you better. The FBI Expo and Law Enforcement Career Fair run at the DC Armory on October 29 and 30, and the National Law Enforcement Museum hosts a criminal justice career fair on November 14. Different events, different days, different requirements. See our DC Armory guide and criminal justice fair guide for details.

🔎 Start Searching Before November 6

The smartest move is to walk in already knowing which local openings fit. Search by the skills the military gave you, then bring those postings up at the tables.

Start here:

FAQ

When and where is the DC Veterans Career Fair?

Friday, November 6, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, at the American Job Center, 899 North Capitol Street NE, 1st Floor, Washington, DC 20002. Doors open at 9:45 AM.

Who can attend?

The event is for veterans and their families. Attendees must be at least 18.

Do I need to register?

Yes, sign up through the participant registration page on Eventbrite. The listing does not post an admission price.

Which employers will be there?

No list has been published yet. The organizer says employers with current openings will attend, along with training and support service providers.

What should I bring?

Several copies of your resume, a government-issued photo ID, and interview-ready clothes. Put any active clearance and certifications near the top of your resume.

Your Next Mission Starts Here

One morning won't do the whole job. Create a free LocalJobPage profile to save searches and get alerts when new DC openings post, and explore the Career Center for guides to local career paths.

Employers: Want to hire veterans in the District? Post your openings on LocalJobPage and reach local candidates directly.