About this Event
Join the Valley Wide Employment Expo!
Looking for your next big career move? Swing by the Valley Wide Employment Expo, the desert's biggest job fair, and connect with tons of local employers all in one place. Whether you're just starting out your career or ready to level up, there’s something for everyone. It’s happening in person, so bring your resume, dress sharp, and get ready to make some awesome connections. Don’t miss out on this chance to jumpstart your job search!
Job Seeker Preparation Workshops: Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Set yourself up for success before the 31st Annual Valley-Wide Employment Expo!
Whether you're searching for your first job, changing careers, or returning to the workforce, our FREE Job Seeker Preparation Workshops are designed to help you make a great first impression and maximize your opportunities at the Expo.
Workshop topics include:
Resume Building & Resume Reviews - Create or refine a professional resume that stands out.
Interview Preparation – Practice common interview questions and learn techniques to confidently showcase your skills.
Professional Appearance & Wardrobe Guidance – Receive tips on appropriate interview attire and available resources to help you look your best.
Job Search Strategies – Learn how to effectively connect with employers and navigate today's hiring process.
Career Resources – Discover workforce services, training opportunities, and other free resources available through the Riverside County Workforce Development Centers.
Workshops will be offered leading up to the Employment Expo. Attend one or more sessions to gain the confidence, skills, and tools needed to make the most of your experience.
Location: Indio Workforce Development Center
44199 Monroe St. Room 402
Workshop Schedule:
- 9:30–10:30 a.m. — English
- 10:45–11:45 a.m. — Spanish
- 1:15–2:15 p.m. — English
Participating Employers
ABC Recovery Center
Absolute International Security
Agua Caliente Casinos
*AIS
ALDI
Allied Universal
American Medical Response
Angel View
AtWork
BB Legacy Protection
BIGHORN Golf Club
Canyon Springs - Developmental Services
Center for Employment Training
ChildNet Youth & Family Services
City of Cathedral City
*City of Indio
Coachella Valley Public Safety
Comfort Keepers
Contemporary Catering + Desert International Horse Park
Creating a Legacy, Inc.
Desert Arc
Desert Communities Employer Advisory Council
Desert Preschool Academy
Desert Recreation District
Desert Water Agency
Disney Careers - Cotino™, a Storyliving by Disney™ community
Eisenhower Health
Family YMCA of the Desert
*Gulf California Broadcast Company (KESQ)
Grand Hyatt Indian Wells Resort & Villas
Granite Construction
H&R Block
Heavy Equipment Colleges of America
Imperial Irrigation District
Kalthia Group Hotels
Kimpton Rowan Palm Springs
La Quinta Resort and Club
Labor Finders
LeafWing Center
Martha's Village & Kitchen, Inc
Meridian Hospice
Metropolitan Water District of Southern California
MFI Recovery
NAPA Auto Parts
North Star Independent Living Supports LLC
Omni Rancho Las Palmas
Palm Springs Unified School District
PeopleReady
Pete Carlson's Golf & Tennis -Your One Stop Shop for Golf, Tennis & Pickleball in Palm Desert
PGA WEST | The Citrus Club
Product Connections
Proper Solutions Staffing
Race Communications
Right at Home
Riverside County Department of Environmental Health
Riverside County DPSS IHSS Public Authority
Riverside County Department of Child Support Services
Riverside County Office of Education
Riverside County Workforce Development Center
Shadow Mountain Golf Course
ShiftPass
*Sunline Transit Agency
Superior Court of California, County of Riverside
The Behavior Lab (ABA)
The Front Porch at FARM, Tac/Quila & Clandestino
The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens
Think Together
Tommy Bahama Miramonte Resort & Spa
Travel + Leisure Co
Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Mission Indians
United Cerebral Palsy of the Inland Empire
Valley Sanitary District
Walter Clark Legal Group
Westin Rancho Mirage Golf Resort and Spa
Workshops for Warriors
Thank You to Our Sponsors & Community Partners
The 31st Annual Valley-Wide Employment Expo would not be possible without the generous support of our sponsors and community partners.
We extend our sincere appreciation to the organizations that have invested in this event and in our shared mission of connecting local job seekers with employment opportunities throughout the Coachella Valley.
With gratitude to our 2026 sponsors:
- AIS
- City of Indio
- Desert Communities Employer Advisory Council
- KESQ
- Meridian Hospice
- Office of Supervisor V. Manuel Perez
- Sunline Transit
Your partnership helps make it possible to bring employers, job seekers, workforce professionals, and community resources together under one roof.
Thank you for supporting our workforce, our businesses, and our community. We are proud to have you as partners in the 2026 Valley-Wide Employment Expo!
Event venue & nearby stays
Fantasy Springs Special Events Center, 84-245 Indio Springs Parkway, Indio, United States
Concerts, fests, parties, meetups — all the happenings, one place.