Cleveland Job Fair Will Bring 250+ Employers and Free Career Resources Downtown Friday
Looking for work? Cleveland area residents can connect with 250+ employers plus free career training, childcare, headshots and legal help at Cuyahoga County’s Aug. 14 Success Fair.
The free Aug. 14 event in downtown Cleveland will offer job opportunities, resume assistance, professional headshots, childcare, record-sealing help and more.
Cuyahoga County residents looking for a job, career training or help overcoming barriers to employment can find several resources in one place this Friday.
The Cuyahoga County Office of Reentry will host its 2026 Annual Success Fair on Friday, Aug. 14, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland, 300 Lakeside Ave. E.
The free event will connect residents with more than 250 employers and service providers offering employment opportunities, career training and community resources.
Although the fair is organized by the Office of Reentry, the event offers resources that may help residents at different stages of their job search.
Free services available at the Success Fair
Attendees will have access to several services at no cost, including:
- Onsite childcare
- Resume assistance
- Professional headshots
- A clothing boutique
- Employment and career-training opportunities
An onsite legal clinic will also help residents navigate issues that can make finding work or getting back on their feet more difficult.
Services will include assistance with record sealing and expungement, pardons, professional licensing issues and child support inquiries. Residents can also get information and assistance related to SNAP and Medicaid benefits.
Free parking and shuttle service available
The Success Fair will take place at the Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland in downtown Cleveland.
Complimentary parking will be available at the Cleveland Municipal Parking Lot, commonly known as the Muni Lot, with shuttle service provided to the convention center.
Pre-registration for the Success Fair is preferred, but the event is free to attend.
What to know before you go
What: 2026 Cuyahoga County Annual Success Fair
When: Friday, Aug. 14, 2026
Time: 11 a.m.–3 p.m.
Where: Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland, 300 Lakeside Ave. E., Cleveland
Cost: Free but pre-registration stongly encouraged. Register here
Parking: Free parking and shuttle service from the Muni Lot
The Success Fair is a partnership between the Cuyahoga County Office of Reentry, City of Cleveland, Cuyahoga County Veterans Service Commission and other community organizations and sponsors.
Residents with questions can contact the Cuyahoga County Office of Reentry at 216-698-3437 or Cuyahoga-Reentry@jfs.ohio.gov.
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