Our Spring JobFest 2026 is a premier opportunity to meet and recruit highly qualified students, alumni, and members of the community who are career-ready with a range of industry-recognized credentials.
Date: Thursday, April 2, 2026
Time: 11:15 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Location: Rio Salado College Conference Center in Tempe
Register before March 1, 2026 to receive our early-bird pricing of $100. After this date, the price will increase to $150 until the event is sold out. Spaces are limited. For further details, check out our JobFest FAQs, and register using the button below.
Based on the strong turnout from previous events, we’re expecting 200+ motivated job-seekers to attend and be ready to engage with employers like you!
This event is sponsored by Route to Relief at Maricopa Community Colleges, a partnership with Maricopa County and the City of Phoenix that provides free tuition, monthly stipends, and employment assistance to Maricopa County residents whose employment or household income was affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The goal of this initiative is to equip these students with the industry-recognized credentials they need to fill your open positions. To learn more about Route to Relief, please visit maricopa.edu/r2r.
Agenda
- Employer setup | 11:15 - 11:45 a.m.
- Welcome presentation | 11:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
- Doors open to attendees | *12:00 - 3:30 p.m.
- Employer table breakdown | 3:30 - 4:00 p.m.
*From 12:00 - 12:30 p.m., attendance will be limited to Route to Relief students and alumni. At 12:30 p.m., doors will open to all attendees, including Maricopa Community Colleges students and alumni from across our 10 Colleges, as well as members of the community.
Why Participate?
This is your chance to connect with a large group of motivated job-seekers who are all actively exploring employment opportunities and ready to take the next step in their careers. We encourage all participating employers to come prepared to discuss current job openings and provide insights into your application and interview process.