Tallahassee to Host Worlds of Work Fair on October 22
The two-day career event connects students and residents with over 100 local employers.
Updated on Oct. 22, 2026 in Job Fairs
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The North Florida Worlds of Work career fair returns to Tallahassee on October 22, 2026. The event will host more than 4,000 ninth graders and local community members across two campus locations.
Why it matters
The event aims to bridge the gap between education and the local labor market by exposing students to diverse career pathways. It provides community members a direct venue to explore job openings and professional opportunities.
This fourth annual event features 10 distinct worlds of work spread across four career zones. Over 100 local businesses are slated to participate in the fair.
The players
Tallahassee State College
This local higher education institution serves as a primary host site for the annual career event.
Lively Technical College
This educational institution provides facilities and support as a host partner for the career fair.
The details
Participating companies will host hands-on activity stations, allowing attendees to experience specific job tasks firsthand. Guests can interact directly with business representatives to discuss potential career paths and current job openings at the event.
Timeline
October 22, 2026: Career fair begins at host college campuses.
October 22, 2026, 2-5 p.m.: Community WOW public session.
October 23, 2026: Career fair concludes.
Market Landscape
The career fair mirrors the expansion of state-wide technical education initiatives intended to bolster workforce readiness in the Big Bend region. This event positions Tallahassee as a hub for early professional development compared to neighboring job markets.
Community members can participate in the Community WOW session to engage directly with local recruiters about current job openings. This opportunity allows residents to bypass traditional application filters and network face-to-face with hiring managers.
The takeaway
Attending career fairs provides a unique chance to experience industry tasks through hands-on demonstrations. Visitors should arrive prepared with resumes and questions about career advancement to make the most of the direct access to employers.
Further reading
For more information on local recruitment initiatives, visit our Tallahassee Job Fairs section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by WTXL ABC 27 Tallahassee News.
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