North Austin Job Fairs This September: Patriot Day and Tech Talent

Published: September 9, 2026 | By LocalJobPage Team

AUSTIN, TX — North Interstate 35 near Rundberg Lane isn't the flashiest stretch of Austin, but for two mornings this September it's the busiest hiring address in town. Workforce Solutions Capital Area is running back-to-back job fairs out of its North Career Center: a broad, everyone-welcome Patriot Day Job Fair on September 10, followed six days later by a tech, admin and finance-focused fair on September 16.

Two hiring events, one address, six days apart, no admission cost published for either. Here's who each one is really for and what to know before you drive up North IH-35.

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Patriot Day Job Fair — Thursday, September 10

9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | North Career Center, 9001 N IH 35, Ste 110, Austin, TX 78753

Don't let the name narrow your thinking. Workforce Solutions Capital Area frames this one around Patriot Day, and veterans, transitioning service members and military spouses are squarely the point, but the agency's own listing is explicit that it's also open to "recent graduates, or simply" anyone "looking for a new career." No RSVP requirement is published, which points to a walk-in event, and no admission cost is listed either. If you want to double-check before you go, the North Career Center's front desk can be reached at 512-454-9675.

ATX Tech Talent Job Fair — Wednesday, September 16

10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | North Career Center, 9001 N IH 35, Ste 110, Austin, TX 78753

Same building, different crowd. This one is built for IT, administrative, real estate and finance job seekers "at all skill levels," per the workforce board's own event page. One thing to know before you plan around it: as of publication, the Eventbrite registration page for this fair is showing sold out. That's common for free workforce-center events and doesn't necessarily mean the doors are closed to walk-ins, but it's worth a quick call to the North Career Center at 512-454-9675 to confirm before you make the drive, especially if you're coming from outside North Austin.

🔎 Which One Is for You

Veterans, transitioning service members, military spouses, recent grads, or anyone starting a job search from scratch: September 10. It's the more general room of the two, and nothing about the Patriot Day framing rules out a walk-in who just needs a job.
IT, administrative, real estate and finance professionals, any experience level: September 16 — but call ahead given the sold-out RSVP status before you build your morning around it.
Not sure which fits, or can't make either date: the workforce board updates its calendar on a rolling basis, so it's worth a bookmark even if this round doesn't line up.

What to Bring to Either One

Printed resumes, more copies than feels necessary
A photo ID
Business or business-casual attire
A short verbal pitch on what you're looking for and why you're qualified
A notepad for names, so you can follow up within a day or two

Where to Aim While You Wait

Two mornings in September won't cover everyone's timeline, and North Austin's job market doesn't pause between fairs. Start a search now and keep it running.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a cost to attend either job fair?

Neither event's listing publishes an admission cost, which is typical for hiring events run by a public workforce board. If you want it in writing before you go, call the North Career Center at 512-454-9675.

Do I need to register in advance?

The Patriot Day Job Fair doesn't list a registration requirement. The ATX Tech Talent Job Fair is ticketed through Eventbrite, and as of this article's publication that listing shows sold out — call ahead to ask about walk-ins.

I'm not a veteran. Can I still go to the Patriot Day Job Fair?

Yes. The organizer's own description names veterans and military spouses first, but explicitly opens the event to recent graduates and anyone else looking for a new career.

Where exactly is the North Career Center?

9001 N IH 35, Suite 110, Austin, TX 78753, on the east side of the interstate near Rundberg Lane in North Austin.

What if I can't make either date?

Keep applying. New Austin openings post to LocalJobPage daily, so a September miss doesn't mean waiting for the next fair.

What should I wear?

Business or business-casual is the safe call for both. Recruiters at an IT and admin-focused fair still expect a step up from jeans and a T-shirt.

Don't Wait on the Next Fair

A job fair is a two-hour window. A job search runs every day in between. Create a free LocalJobPage account and set alerts so new North Austin openings land in your inbox, not just the ones you catch on a Thursday morning. Browse every open role in Austin to keep the search moving between now and the next hiring event.

Employers: a table at a fair reaches whoever walks in that morning. Post your openings on LocalJobPage and reach Austin job seekers every day of the month, not just the two you spend at a folding table.