Work4CA Winter Career Fair Nov. 10: State of California Jobs at Cal Expo

SACRAMENTO, CA — The biggest employer in the capital region is coming to Cal Expo to recruit. The State of California's Work4CA Winter Career Fair runs Tuesday, November 10, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM in Building C, with recruiters from dozens of state departments, among them CAL FIRE, Caltrans, the California Highway Patrol, CalPERS, the Department of Justice and the Employment Development Department.

One building, a long list of state departments, and a rare chance to ask a state recruiter face to face how the hiring process really works. Registration is open now, and parking is free.

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📍 At a Glance

Event	Work4CA Winter Career Fair (listed as the Cal Expo Winter Career Fair)
Date	Tuesday, November 10, 2026
Time	10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Location	Cal Expo, Building C, 1600 Exposition Blvd., Sacramento, CA 95815
Hosts	CalHR, with California Volunteers, Office of the Governor
Format	In person
Parking	Free for attendees
Registration	Official registration page

🔥 Who's Recruiting at the State Career Fair

The California Department of Human Resources, better known as CalHR, is running the fair with California Volunteers. The event appears on the state's official Work for California events calendar, and the registration page lists the departments signed up to send recruiters.

That list reads like a map of state government. CAL FIRE and the CHP bring the public safety side. Caltrans covers highways, engineering and maintenance yards. CalPERS, the Department of Justice, the Department of Social Services and EDD account for a big share of the office, analyst and technical work done in downtown towers along Capitol Mall and across the river in West Sacramento.

⚠️ Read This Before You Go: State Hiring Works Differently

Do not expect to walk out with a job offer. State jobs are not filled the way a private employer fills them, and knowing that ahead of time will make your conversations far more useful.

Most state positions sit inside a job classification, and you generally have to pass an exam or assessment for that classification before you can apply. Many of those exams are online questionnaires on CalCareers, the state's official hiring site. Passing puts you on an eligible list. From there you apply to specific openings, usually with the state application form and anything else the posting asks for.

So use the fair to get specific. Ask recruiters which classification fits your background, which exam to take first, and which of their openings post most often. Set up your CalCareers account before November 10 so you can ask about real postings instead of starting from zero.

📋 How to Show Up Ready

Register ahead of time through the official registration page linked above.
Enter Cal Expo through Lot D at the Blue Gate. Follow the signs toward the Administration Building, then continue through the Arena Gate to Building C.
Bring several printed copies of your resume and a short list of the departments you most want to meet.
Organizers note that photos and video may be taken for promotional use. Let them know if you would rather not be included.

🔎 Where to Aim Before November 10

Five weeks is plenty of time to get ahead. State and public sector openings post across Sacramento County every week, so run these searches now and walk into Building C already knowing what fits.

Start here:

Frequently Asked Questions

When and where is the Work4CA Winter Career Fair?

Tuesday, November 10, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM in Building C at Cal Expo, 1600 Exposition Blvd., Sacramento, CA 95815.

Do I need to register?

Yes, the organizers ask attendees to sign up on the official registration page. The page does not say whether walk-ins without registration will be admitted, so register to be safe.

Is it free?

Parking is free for all attendees. The registration page does not list an admission charge.

Can I get hired on the spot?

Unlikely. Most state jobs require you to pass an exam or assessment for the job classification and then apply to a specific posting through CalCareers. The fair is the best place to learn which classification and exam to start with.

Start Your State Job Search Today

Create your free LocalJobPage account so Sacramento employers can find you, then browse every open job in the Sacramento area while you prepare for November 10.

Employers: hiring in the capital region? Post your openings on LocalJobPage and reach job seekers who are already searching.