Ocala Job Fair 2026: Upcoming Hiring Events
The next job fair in Ocala and Marion County, who is hiring there, how to prepare, and where to get free career help year-round.
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When is the next job fair in Ocala?
The next job fair in Ocala is CareerSource Citrus Levy Marion’s 14th annual Paychecks for Patriots, Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2026, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Marion County Public Library Headquarters, 2720 E Silver Springs Blvd. It is free and open to any job seeker; veterans get first-hour priority, and eight employers had signed up by Oct. 15.
Source: the CareerSource Citrus Levy Marion event page, checked Oct. 15, 2026.
Ocala Job Fairs in 2026
Upcoming job fairs in Ocala and Marion County, taken from the organizers' own calendars. Fairs that have already happened have been removed.
| Job fair | Date and time | Venue | Organizer | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Paychecks for Patriots | Tue., Nov. 10, 2026, 11 a.m.–1 p.m. (veterans first hour) | Marion County Public Library Headquarters, 2720 E Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala, FL 34470 | CareerSource Citrus Levy Marion | Free |
2026 Paychecks for Patriots Job Fair
UpcomingAddress: 2720 E Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala, FL 34470
CareerSource Citrus Levy Marion hosts Marion County's 14th annual Paychecks for Patriots job fair on Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2026, at the Marion County Public Library Headquarters in Ocala. The fair connects area businesses with veterans, active military members and their families, and it is free and open to any job seeker. Veterans get priority access during the first hour.
Questions go to CareerSource at 800-434-5627, ext. 1462. Registration and the latest employer list are on the official event page.
Employers registered as of Oct. 15, 2026:
Other hiring events and recurring fairs
When this page was checked on Oct. 15, 2026, Paychecks for Patriots was the only job fair on the CareerSource Citrus Levy Marion calendar through January 2027, and the College of Central Florida events calendar showed no job fair either. CareerSource also posts single-employer hiring events on that calendar; the October 2026 hiring events listed there (Evergreen Private Care on Oct. 8 and FDC Cross City Correctional Institute on Oct. 13) have already passed.
CareerSource describes Paychecks for Patriots as an annual fair, and 2026 is its 14th year. Its job fairs page also links to recaps of past events such as a Marion County Job Fair, a Summer Job Fair, a Marion County Youth Job Fair and a CDL Job Fair, but no 2027 dates had been posted. This page will add new fairs as organizers announce them.
What to Expect at an Ocala Job Fair
CareerSource Citrus Levy Marion, the host of Paychecks for Patriots, explains the format on its job fairs page.
Format
- Job fairs bring several businesses with open positions to one place at one time.
- Hiring events offer a more personal, often one-on-one, meeting with a single employer.
- CareerSource says many candidates have been hired on the spot.
What to Bring
- Your resume
- Your registration, if the event requires one
- An Employ Florida account, which CareerSource urges every candidate to set up
Dress Code
- Proper attire is required to attend any CareerSource career fair.
- Clothes do not need to be new, expensive or fancy.
- Aim for clean, neat and modest.
Good to Know
- Paychecks for Patriots is free, and CareerSource says all career center services are free of charge.
- By attending, candidates allow CareerSource to use their photo or likeness to promote its programs unless they ask otherwise.
Employers Hiring at the Next Ocala Job Fair
These businesses had registered for the Nov. 10, 2026, Paychecks for Patriots job fair as of Oct. 15, 2026, according to CareerSource Citrus Levy Marion. For a wider look at who employs people in Marion County, see the guide to jobs in Ocala.
Colen Built (On Top of the World)
Department of Children and Families
Fidelity
Florida Department of Health
Marion County Board of County Commissioners
Marion County Public Schools
McLane
SunTran
Veteran resource agencies attending: Marion County Veterans Services and Volunteers of America. Businesses interested in a table can call CareerSource at 800-434-5627, ext. 1462.
Career Resources in Ocala
Free career services and job search resources available to Marion County residents year-round.
CareerSource Citrus Levy Marion (CLM)
The workforce board for Citrus, Levy and Marion counties runs a career center in Ocala with computers and internet access, help posting a resume on Employ Florida, and on-site workshops on resume writing, job searching and interview skills. All services are free, and staff serve job seekers in English and Spanish. The center has free parking and is reachable by public transit.
Ocala Career Center
2703 NE 14th St, Ocala, FL 34470
Hours
Weekdays, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Phone
Source: CareerSource CLM Marion career center page, checked Oct. 15, 2026.
Online Job Boards
- Employ Florida (employflorida.com)
- Indeed - Ocala, FL
- LinkedIn Jobs
- Marion County Government Jobs
Training Programs
- CareerSource CLM workshops on resumes, job searching and interviews
- College of Central Florida Career Services
- Trade programs in the Ocala trade schools guide
Veterans Services
- Veteran representatives at the CareerSource career center
- Priority for veterans in employment and training referrals
- Career counseling for service members moving to civilian work
- First-hour priority access at Paychecks for Patriots
Tips for Job Seekers
How to prepare for the next Ocala job fair, step by step, based on CareerSource Citrus Levy Marion's guidance.
Register for the fair
CareerSource asks Paychecks for Patriots job seekers to register through the link on its event page; it says registration takes less than 60 seconds. Registration, when an event requires it, guarantees fast entry.
Set up an Employ Florida account
CareerSource urges job seekers to register with Employ Florida (employflorida.com), where a resume can be created and posted online and jobs can be searched by date posted, location and salary.
Polish your resume and practice interviewing
The Ocala career center runs free on-site workshops on resume writing, how to search for work and interview skills. Bring a resume to the fair; CareerSource notes that many candidates have been hired on the spot.
Check the employer list
CareerSource posts the businesses attending on its event page and asks job seekers to check back for updates, so review it the week of the fair and plan which tables to visit.
Dress professionally
Proper attire is required to attend any CareerSource career fair. Attire does not need to be new, expensive or fancy; CareerSource asks for clean, neat and modest.
Veterans: arrive in the first hour
Paychecks for Patriots gives veterans and their families priority access during the first hour, 11 a.m. to noon. Marion County Veterans Services and Volunteers of America will also be on hand.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the next job fair in Ocala?
The next job fair in Ocala is the 2026 Paychecks for Patriots job fair on Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Marion County Public Library Headquarters, 2720 E Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala. CareerSource Citrus Levy Marion hosts it. It was the only job fair on the CareerSource calendar through January 2027 when this page was checked on Oct. 15, 2026.
Is the Ocala job fair free?
Yes. CareerSource Citrus Levy Marion says the Paychecks for Patriots job fair is free and open to any job seeker. Veterans and their families get priority access during the first hour, from 11 a.m. to noon.
Do I need to register for the job fair?
CareerSource says it depends on the event; when registration is required, it guarantees fast entry. For Paychecks for Patriots, CareerSource asks job seekers to register online through the link on its event page and says registration takes less than 60 seconds. It also urges job seekers to register with Employ Florida at employflorida.com.
What companies will be at the November 2026 Ocala job fair?
As of Oct. 15, 2026, CareerSource listed eight businesses for Paychecks for Patriots: Colen Built (On Top of the World), the Department of Children and Families, Fidelity, the Florida Department of Health, the Marion County Board of County Commissioners, Marion County Public Schools, McLane and SunTran. Marion County Veterans Services and Volunteers of America will attend as veteran resource agencies. CareerSource says the list will be updated.
What should I wear to a job fair in Ocala?
CareerSource Citrus Levy Marion says proper attire is required to attend any of its career fairs. Clothes do not need to be new or expensive; CareerSource asks job seekers to focus on being clean, neat and modest, and to bring a resume.
Where can I get free career help in Ocala?
The CareerSource Citrus Levy Marion career center at 2703 NE 14th St, Ocala, FL 34470, is open weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and can be reached at (352) 840-5700. Services are free and offered in English and Spanish, including computers, resume and interview workshops, and veteran representatives.
How We Checked This Guide
The date, time, venue, employer list and contact details for Paychecks for Patriots come from CareerSource Citrus Levy Marion's event page and calendar, checked on Oct. 15, 2026. The format, registration and dress-code guidance come from its job fairs page, and the career center details from its Marion location page. The College of Central Florida events calendar was also checked for job fairs. Past 2026 fairs and an unconfirmed October fair listed on an earlier version of this page were removed.
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View ListFeria de empleo en Ocala 2026
La próxima feria de empleo en Ocala es Paychecks for Patriots 2026, organizada por CareerSource Citrus Levy Marion, el martes 10 de noviembre de 2026, de 11 a.m. a 1 p.m., en la sede de la Biblioteca Pública del Condado de Marion, 2720 E Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala, FL 34470. La entrada es gratis y está abierta a cualquier persona que busque empleo; los veteranos y sus familias tienen acceso prioritario durante la primera hora. El centro de empleo de CareerSource en 2703 NE 14th St, Ocala, atiende de lunes a viernes de 8 a.m. a 5 p.m., ofrece servicios gratuitos en inglés y español, y su teléfono es el (352) 840-5700.