Beaverton Second Chance Job Fair Oct. 20: Goodwill Brings Employers to Walker Road

Name: Goodwill Second Chance Job Fair, Beaverton
Start: 2026-10-20T11:00:00-07:00
End: 2026-10-20T13:00:00-07:00
Location: Beaverton Resource Center

BEAVERTON, OR — Goodwill is bringing a room full of hiring employers to the Beaverton Resource Center on Tuesday, October 20, for a Second Chance Job Fair aimed at people who have had a harder road back to steady work. The doors are open from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM on SW Walker Road, and if you can't make this one, the same fair comes back on the third Tuesday of every month.

Two hours, multiple employers, full-time and part-time openings, and a monthly rerun on November 17 and December 15 for anyone who misses Tuesday.

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📍 At a Glance

Event	Second Chance Job Fair (Goodwill Job Connection Multi-Employer Job Fair)
Date	Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Time	11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Location	Beaverton Resource Center, 13565 SW Walker Rd, Beaverton, OR 97005
Organizer	Goodwill Industries of the Columbia Willamette
Format	In person
Positions	Full-time and part-time, multiple employers
Next dates	November 17 and December 15, same time and place

What the Beaverton Second Chance Job Fair Is

The fair is run by Goodwill Job Connection, the employment program of Goodwill Industries of the Columbia Willamette, the Portland-based nonprofit behind Goodwill stores across the metro. Goodwill's stated mission is to open job opportunities for people with disabilities and others facing barriers to employment, and this fair is built around that idea.

The Beaverton Resource Center hosts it inside its building, where the same staff already help neighbors with food, rent and utility assistance, financial coaching and job support. The center bills it as a multi-employer fair with full-time and part-time positions, held on the third Tuesday of every month.

"Second chance" hiring usually means employers who are willing to look past a criminal record, a long employment gap or a rough patch. Goodwill's listing does not spell out its own definition or any eligibility rule, so nothing on the page says you need to fit a particular profile to walk in.

Who's Hiring, and What We Don't Know Yet

Neither Goodwill nor the Resource Center has published a list of participating employers, and neither has named specific roles, pay or headcount. What is confirmed: multiple employers, both full-time and part-time openings.

Cost and registration are also not listed on either page. Call the Beaverton Resource Center at 503-207-5670 before you head over if you want to know who will be at the tables or whether to sign up first.

📋 How to Show Up Ready

Bring printed copies of your resume, at least five. A one-page version is fine.
Have a short, honest answer ready about any gap or past conviction. Keep it brief and turn it toward what you're doing now.
Know your availability: days, shifts, and whether you want full-time or part-time.
Bring a photo ID and a pen, and a list of references with phone numbers.
Arrive early, while recruiters are fresh.

The Resource Center sits on Walker Road in north Beaverton, just south of the Sunset Highway, and TriMet's trip planner will map the best bus route from wherever you start.

🔎 Where to Aim Your Search

Whether or not you make it to Walker Road on Tuesday, these searches cover the kinds of entry-level and second-chance-friendly jobs that tend to hire steadily around Beaverton, Hillsboro and the rest of Washington County.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When and where is the Beaverton Second Chance Job Fair?

Tuesday, October 20, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Beaverton Resource Center, 13565 SW Walker Rd, Beaverton, OR 97005.

Do I need a clean record to attend?

No eligibility rule is published. "Second chance" hiring generally means employers open to candidates with a record or other barriers, and Goodwill's mission centers on people facing barriers to work.

Which employers will be there?

No employer list has been published. The Resource Center says multiple employers will offer full-time and part-time positions. Call 503-207-5670 for specifics.

Is it free, and do I need to register?

Neither organizer lists a cost or a registration step. Call the Resource Center before you go if you want to be sure.

What if I can't make October 20?

The fair repeats on the third Tuesday of each month. The Resource Center lists November 17 and December 15, both from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

Keep Your Search Moving After Tuesday

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