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Former Federal Workers Hiring Fair
Skills-first, privacy-first pathways from public service to private-sector roles. Meet verified employers—no spam, no keyword bingo.
Live January 13-15, 2026 | Pre-Matching Opens January 6
Sponsored By:
Meet Novo Connection
A self-funded benefits platform that speeds quoting, clarifies choices, and supports implementation.
Learn more about how Novo Connection can help your business here.
Meet Blue Giant AI
Practical, human-in-the-loop knowledgebots, assistants, and agents for SMBs. Faster answers, fewer busywork loops, and automations that actually ship.
Learn more about how Blue Giant AI can help your business here.
Why This Fair
Forget Business as Usual
Mission to Market flips the script—no resume roulette, no broken algorithms—just verified skills, real conversations, and ethical hiring that works for people.
Skills Come First
Candidates are recognized for what they can actually do, not just the titles on their resumes.
Smart Pre-Matching
Ensures employers meet talent aligned with their needs, bias-free, so every introduction begins with promise instead of guesswork.
Ethical, Accessible & Data-Smart
Our approach protects privacy, reduces bias, and creates a fair environment where opportunity flows both ways.
How It Works — Candidates
Complete the Skills Translation Wizard (10 minutes).
Add 2-3 micro-artifacts (e.g., SOP outline, risk register snippet, dashboard screenshot).
Opt into “Ready to Interview” verification and connect your calendar.
Get matches to live booths and book 15-30 minute screens.
How It Works — Employers & Sponsors
Choose a booth package or sponsorship tier.
Import roles and set recruiter calendars.
Review pre-matched talent; invite candidates to chat or interview.
Track pipeline with analytics and shortlist exports.
Cleared-Only Hour
A dedicated window for security-cleared candidates and employers hiring for cleared roles. Moderated rooms, speed screens, and process AMAs. Verified clearance indicator required—opt-in during profile setup. (Time TBA during live days.)
Agenda Highlights
Real sessions, real employers, real next steps—everything you need to make progress.
1
Keynote
Your federal career, reframed—translating mission to market.
2
Clinics
Salary mapping, procurement-to-vendor ops, PMO-to-Agile, cyber transitions.
3
Employer AMAs
Track-specific Q&A with hiring leaders.
4
Rapid Interview Lane
10-15 minute screens; day-of invites when there’s a fit.
5
Cleared-Only Hour
Private room for sensitive roles; verified clearance indicator required.
Exhibitor & Sponsor Options
Sponsorship Tiers
Title / Presenting / Gold / Silver / Community
Includes brand, content, and lead benefits.
Booth Packages
Enterprise, Growth, Starter
All include chat + scheduling + analytics.
Early-Bird Savings
25% Off by November 14, 2025
15% Off by December 5, 2025
Stack with 10% SMB/Nonprofit credit (max 35%).
Trust, Privacy & Accessibility
- Resume books are opt-in; limited exports; no data resale.
- Sessions recorded with captions; WCAG-compliant experience.
- No spec work: task tryouts are optional learning exercises.
FAQ
Is this only for cleared candidates?
No. All tracks welcome; there is a special Cleared-Only Hour.
What's the cost for job seekers?
Free; optional coaching bundles available.
Do employers get recording access?
Yes, for their sponsored sessions; candidate interactions are not publicly posted.
Can staffing firms participate?
Yes; use the Contractor/Staffing add-on.
Is the event remote?
Yes, fully online with captioned sessions.
