Wichita Workforce Center Job Fair Oct. 7: What to Know Before You Go

WICHITA, KS — After a September in which every verified public hiring event sat outside the Sedgwick County line, a Wichita job fair is finally back on the calendar inside city limits. The Wichita Workforce Center on North Amidon is hosting a job fair on Wednesday, October 7, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., according to the regional workforce board that runs the center.

A two-hour, lunch-hour job fair at the city's main public job center, one week out. The organizer has not posted an employer list yet, so plan to confirm the details before you go.

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Event	October Job Fair at the Wichita Workforce Center
Date	Wednesday, October 7, 2026
Time	11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Location	Wichita Workforce Center, 2021 N. Amidon, Suite 1100, Wichita, KS 67203
Format	In person
Organizer	Workforce Alliance of South Central Kansas

📍 What We Know About the October 7 Job Fair

The Workforce Alliance of South Central Kansas job fairs page lists the event under the heading "October Job Fairs at the Wichita Workforce Center," with the date, the two-hour window and the venue. That is the whole official listing for now. It does not yet name participating employers, a head count of openings, a registration requirement or eligibility limits.

The heading is plural, so more October dates may follow. Only October 7 is posted so far.

The center itself sits at 2021 N. Amidon, Suite 1100, on the north side of the city, and is open Monday through Thursday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. per its KANSASWORKS office listing. Walk in any weekday before the fair to get a resume reviewed.

⚠️ Confirm Before You Go

Previous multi-employer job fairs at this same Amidon address were free, in person and used online pre-registration through KANSASWORKS. That is past practice, not a promise for this one. Before you take a long lunch or arrange a sitter, call the center at (316) 771-6800 or the Workforce Alliance line at 1-800-757-4598 and ask three things: which employers are coming, whether you need to pre-register, and whether the fair is open to all job seekers.

📋 How to Show Up Ready

Get there close to 11 a.m. A two-hour fair over the lunch hour moves fast, and recruiters thin out near the end.
Bring ten or more printed one-page resumes and a photo ID.
Have your work history with real dates on paper or your phone. Some employers take applications on the spot.
If you are not already in KANSASWORKS, create a profile at KANSASWORKS.com before the day. It is the state system the center runs on.

🔎 Where Wichita Is Hiring Right Now

Whoever ends up behind the tables on October 7, Wichita's steady hiring runs through the same places it has all year: aircraft production and its parts suppliers, distribution centers along the I-135 and K-96 corridors, the big hospital systems, and the restaurant and retail boom around Bradley Fair and the east side. Apply this week so the fair is a follow-up, not a first step. Start here:

Frequently Asked Questions

When and where is the Wichita Workforce Center job fair?

Wednesday, October 7, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Wichita Workforce Center, 2021 N. Amidon, Suite 1100.

Which employers will be at the October 7 job fair?

The organizer has not published an employer list. Call (316) 771-6800 closer to the date, or check the Workforce Alliance job fairs page, which is where a list would appear.

Do I need to register?

The listing does not say. Past job fairs at this center have used online pre-registration, so call ahead rather than assume walk-ins are fine.

Is it free?

Cost has not been posted for this event. Earlier public job fairs at the Workforce Center charged job seekers nothing, but confirm when you call.

Are there other Wichita-area job fairs this fall?

Yes. Our Fall 2026 Wichita job fairs guide tracks every verified event in the area and gets updated as new dates are confirmed.

Be Ready Before October 7

A fair is one afternoon. A profile works every day. Create a free LocalJobPage account so Wichita employers can find you, and browse all current Wichita job listings between now and next Wednesday.

Employers: hiring in Sedgwick County this fall? Post your openings on LocalJobPage and reach local job seekers who are already looking.