4 Portland Job Fairs & Hiring Events Coming Up in May–June 2026

Published May 15, 2026 | By Nicole at LocalJobPage Team

🗓️ At a Glance

May 16: Oregon Tradeswomen's 2026 Career Fair — free, in-person at Portland Expo Center
May 19: Goodwill Job Connection Multi-Employer Job Fair — free, in-person at Beaverton Resource Center
May 21: Clackamas Community College Job Fair, free, in-person at CCC Oregon City Campus
June 3: DiversityX Portland Virtual Job Fair, free, virtual

Four hiring events are hitting the Portland metro between May 16 and June 3, 2026, covering everything from skilled trades and construction to customer service, healthcare, and government work. Whether you want to walk a floor crowded with union apprenticeship programs and construction firms, sit across from a recruiter at a community college, or interview virtually from home, this stretch of the calendar has a real option for you. Start your search now and browse open Portland jobs while you map out which event fits your schedule.

Oregon Tradeswomen's 2026 Career Fair

This is the biggest trades-focused hiring event on the Pacific Coast calendar, and the public day on Saturday, May 16 draws thousands of job seekers to the Portland Expo Center. Construction crews, electrical unions, public utilities, fire departments, and municipal agencies all table at this event. Confirmed participants include the Boeing Company, Portland General Electric, R&H Construction, Walsh Construction, NW Natural, Andersen Construction, the City of Portland Bureau of Transportation, Portland Fire & Rescue, Multnomah County, Washington County, and dozens of union apprenticeship programs including IBEW Local 659 and the NECA-IBEW Electrical Training Center. The event is free, requires no registration for the public day, and is explicitly open to everyone regardless of background or experience level. Parking is available at the Portland Expo Center.

Date: Saturday, May 16, 2026, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM Where: Portland Expo Center, 2060 N Marine Dr, Portland, OR 97217 Hosted by: Oregon Tradeswomen Admission: Free, no registration required for public day

Goodwill Job Connection Multi-Employer Job Fair – Beaverton

Goodwill Industries of the Columbia Willamette runs a recurring multi-employer job fair series across the Portland metro, and the next one lands on Tuesday, May 19 at the Beaverton Resource Center. These events bring together multiple local employers offering both full-time and part-time positions across a range of industries. The format is walk-in friendly and the location is accessible via transit. Questions about participating employers can be directed to jobs@gicw.org or by calling 503.929.6741. Search retail and service roles actively hiring across Beaverton and the metro right now.

Date: Tuesday, May 19, 2026, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM Where: Beaverton Resource Center, 13565 SW Walker Rd, Beaverton, OR 97005 Hosted by: Goodwill Job Connection Admission: Free

Clackamas Community College Job Fair

JobsNow.org, the regional workforce nonprofit that has connected hundreds of employers with job seekers at venues across the metro, is hosting its next community job fair at Clackamas Community College on Thursday, May 21. Based on the series' track record (past events at this venue drew more than 220 job seekers and 22 employers), expect a substantive mix of local companies, nonprofits, and government agencies with real open positions. Goodwill community educators typically provide on-site resume reviews and language interpretation services at no charge. Job seeker registration opens approximately one month before the event; check JobsNow.org for the confirmed employer list as it grows. Manufacturing and logistics roles are among the most sought-after at CCC-area job fairs.

Date: Thursday, May 21, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM Where: Clackamas Community College, 19600 Molalla Ave, Oregon City, OR 97045 Hosted by: JobsNow.org Admission: Free

DiversityX Portland Virtual Job Fair

DiversityX hosts a monthly Portland-focused virtual job fair on June 3, connecting job seekers directly with company recruiters through a rapid-interview format entirely online. The event runs from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM and is free to attend. Employers at these events recruit across a wide range of industries regardless of their company's primary sector, a distribution company may be filling healthcare admin roles, a tech firm may need customer service staff. Registration is free and attendees are encouraged to join a few minutes early to browse virtual booths before the event officially begins. The DiversityX series connects candidates from a broad range of backgrounds, including women, people of color, veterans, people with disabilities, and LGBTQIA+ applicants, with employers who actively seek diverse talent.

Date: Wednesday, June 3, 2026, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM Where: Virtual (online) Hosted by: DiversityX Admission: Free

Year-Round Hiring Resources in Portland

Between job fairs, Portland metro job seekers have strong ongoing resources to lean on:

WorkSource Oregon (Portland and Beaverton offices): The state's primary workforce system offers free job search assistance, resume workshops, and direct employer connections on a walk-in and appointment basis year-round. Search government and public sector openings currently listed in the metro.
PCC Career Services (all campuses): Portland Community College's career services team hosts ongoing job and career events at campuses in Portland, Hillsboro, and beyond. The Willow Creek Opportunity Center in Hillsboro (241 SW Edgeway Dr) is a hub for employer recruitment events, particularly in trades, tech, and manufacturing. Search trades jobs currently active in the region.
Multnomah County Library Career Events: The county library system hosts free job and career workshops across its branches on a rolling schedule, covering everything from resume writing to tech certification prep.
Goodwill Job Connection (Portland metro): Goodwill Industries of the Columbia Willamette operates ongoing Job Connection centers across the metro, offering free employment services, job leads, and referrals. The Beaverton and Portland centers run recurring employer hiring events throughout the year. Contact jobs@gicw.org or call 503.929.6741 for the current schedule. Browse entry-level openings across the metro right now.

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Portland's hiring season is in full swing, and the next four weeks offer more face-to-face access to employers than most months of the year. Mark your calendar, prepare your questions, and check all current Portland job listings to go into each event knowing exactly which roles you want to discuss.