WorkForce West Virginia Announces March 4 Statewide Virtual Job Fair

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Published February 20th, 2026

Detected March 17th, 2026

Summary

WorkForce West Virginia has announced its next Statewide Virtual Job Fair will be held on March 4, 2026. The event aims to connect employers with job seekers and has historically seen significant participation from both groups.

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WorkForce West Virginia has announced a Statewide Virtual Job Fair scheduled for March 4, 2026. This event is part of an ongoing initiative that has facilitated connections between job seekers and employers, with past fairs showing substantial registration numbers for both parties and a large volume of available job openings.

Employers and job seekers are encouraged to register in advance for the virtual event. The portal provides resources for job seekers, including training videos and a list of participating employers. Employers will need to create a virtual booth to interact with attendees. This notice serves as an announcement and does not impose new regulatory obligations, but participation requires registration.

What to do next

Register for the virtual job fair as an employer or job seeker
Employers should prepare a virtual booth for the event

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WorkForce West Virginia announces March 4 Statewide Virtual Job Fair

Published: February 20, 2026 CHARLESTON, W.Va. — WorkForce West Virginia today announced that the next Statewide Virtual Job Fairs will be on Wednesday, March 4, from 1:00 to 3:30 p.m.

“We invite you to unlock your potential at WorkForce West Virginia’s Statewide Virtual Job Fairs,” said Scott Adkins, Acting Commissioner of WorkForce West Virginia. “Employers and job seekers are encouraged to seize this opportunity to connect and grow together. Since these Statewide Virtual Job Fairs began three years ago, the Virtual Job Fair has had 34,819 registered job seekers, 4,964 registered employers and 17,999 available job openings.

In February 2026, the Virtual Job Fair had 1,074 registered job seekers, 115 registered employers, and 659 available job openings.”

Registration is required for both interested employers and job seekers. Register as a job seeker for the March 4 Statewide Virtual Job Fair.

When attending the event, job seekers are encouraged to dress professionally and have a calm, clutter-free background. The Virtual Statewide Job Fair portal features a Job Seeker Training video, a list of participating employers and channels for attendees to register and log in.

After registering for the first time, new employers will create a “Virtual Booth” to connect with job seekers. After completion, this booth will be available during subsequent job fairs. Register as an employer for the March 4 event.

For more information about WorkForce West Virginia and the Statewide Virtual Job Fairs, visit workforcewv.org or contact jobfair@wv.gov.