While it is not required, we strongly encourage job seekers to RSVP here prior to the event. 

There is no entrance fee.

The focus of this fair is entry-level and hourly positions from various industries. Other types of positions may be available at each company’s discretion.

Please do not email your resume to us. We recommend bringing copies of your updated resume to the fair, if you have one.  If you would like to take advantage of our resume support services, we also recommend that you bring your resume in a format that can be edited (e.g. Google or Word document) on a USB, if possible.  Please make sure to have any passwords needed to access your resume and/or email. 

If you do not have a resume, please note that resume review and development services will be available at the fair to support you in the process.

Greater Richmond Convention Center does not permit the following items:

– Weapons/Firearms/Knives

– Laser Pens

– Pepper Spray/Mace

– Signs and Banners

– Alcohol

– Selfie Sticks

– Video Cameras/Recording Devices

– Outside Food & Beverages

– Glass, Cans, Aluminum Bottles

– Hoverboards/Skateboards

– Oversized bags larger than 22” x 14” x 9”

Membership is free, and anyone can join the movement by becoming a member of REFORM Alliance to become a REFORMer. As a member, you will stay connected to our legislative campaigns to improve parole and probation systems. Members receive updates on opportunities to get involved, learn about new resources to help navigate supervision and reentry, share their experiences and tell their stories,  have access to various volunteer opportunities, and much more. REFORM prioritizes the complementary goals of 1) increasing human dignity and freedom AND 2) increasing public safety and community stability. We do this by focusing on the largest and most misunderstood element of the criminal justice system - community supervision (ak,  probation, parole, supervised release, etc.) - to transform counterproductive and punitive monitoring protocols into evidence-based best practices that provide real second chances to those in the criminal legal system while always holding public safety paramount. By becoming a member, you contribute to reshaping the criminal justice landscape and fostering a more equitable society. Sign up here to get involved.

If you have a cause or a deeper desire to take action, you can enlist our REFORM Advocacy Institute (RAI), a comprehensive program designed to empower individuals or help grassroot organizations to drive meaningful change in probation and parole systems, and criminal justice reform. Applications to participate in the next cohort are due on December 2024. Learn more and apply here today.

The fair starts at 9:00 AM and ends at 5:00 PM. If you registered in advance, we ask that you arrive within the window of time you indicated on the registration form. There will be various opportunities to access different support services and resources including professional attire, barber services, make-up styling, community resources, resume review and development, practice interviews, professional head-shots and expungement information and services, if needed. You will also have the opportunity to speak with representatives from a variety of different companies. 

Given the high volume of expected attendees, we ask that you exit the event once you have visited the resource areas and employers of interest to enable others to access the job fair. The Job Fair ends promptly at 5 pm; therefore, we strongly suggest that you arrive no later than 4:15 pm to enjoy the benefits of the fair. Check www.jobfairvirginia.com for an upcoming list of confirmed participating employers.

What is the Virginia Safety Coalition?  

The Virginia Safety Coalition is a diverse, bipartisan coalition of leaders, experts, impacted individuals, and advocacy organizations committed to improving public safety, decreasing recidivism, and advancing equity and efficiency in our legal system. We achieve this by making common-sense improvements to Virginia’s supervision systems and increasing access to meaningful second chances. If you or your organization is interested in joining the coalition or learning more about our efforts, please contact Sincere Allah at sincere@reformalliance.com. Learn more about the Virginia Safety Coalition here.

Our job fair on October 18 is designed to address Virginia's critical workforce shortage while providing opportunities for individuals who too often encounter barriers to employment due to their involvement with the justice system. While general unemployment in Virginia is down, with only 47 workers for every 100 open positions, our state’s workforce shortage continues to grow.  This creates a new challenge in filling Virginia’s 250,000+ available jobs and requires a creative and effective solution.  Luckily, there’s a solution that not only answers our workforce shortage but also increases public safety and puts people on a path to lasting redemption and success.  Unlike general unemployment, which is down in Virginia, second-change workforces continue to face much higher unemployment rates and difficulties securing positions even with ample training and talent.  And, on top of having the numbers and the skills to fill the workforce shortage, stable employment is one of the primary factors for successful reentry, resulting in increased public safety and community prosperity.  This job fair has the unique ability to 1) close the workforce shortage, 2) provide employment for talented workers in need of jobs, and 3) increase public safety and prosperity for the entire Commonwealth.  Win ✅ Win ✅ Win ✅.

REFORM Alliance has been honored to work with grassroots groups, legislative champions, and leaders across VA since 2020.  REFORM helped pass HB 2038, which significantly transformed Virginia's probation system through key changes, including graduated sanctions for minor violations and shorter probation sentences. These reforms aim to reduce incarceration, improve public safety, and enhance opportunities for individuals on probation. To learn more about our legislative efforts, including our work in Virginia and other key states, see our successes here.

Greater Richmond Convention Center, 403 N 3rd St, Richmond, VA 23219 in Exhibit Hall A.

Directions to the Greater Richmond Convention Center Parking Facility:

• Drop-Off: The entrance is located on 3rd Street between Marshall and Broad Street.

• Parking: If you plan to park at the Convention Center, it is $8 per car.

From South of Richmond or I-95 North Bound:

Exit #74C Medical College of Virginia stay to the left and take Broad Street, State Capitol, Coliseum Exit. Go West on Broad Street to North 3rd Street. Turn right onto 3rd Street, travel 1/4 of a block; turn right into the Greater Richmond Convention Center's Parking Facility.

From North of Richmond or I-95 South / 64 East Bound:

Exit I-95 to the I-64 East/3rd Street Exit #75. Bear right for 3rd Street (Do not go straight on the junction, it will take you to I-64 East). Travel ahead to 3rd and Marshall Streets. The Greater Richmond Center Parking Facility will be on the left.

From West of Richmond or I-64 East Bound to I-95 South to 64 East Bound:

Interstate 64 East to junction Interstate 95 South to I-64 East/Third Street Exit#75. Bear right for 3rd Street (Do not go straight on the junction, it will take you to I-64 East). Travel ahead to 3rd and Marshall Streets. The Greater Richmond Center Parking Facility will be on the left.

From East of Richmond or I-64 West Bound (from Airport):

Exit #190 Fifth Street exit. Proceed to Fifth and Broad Streets. Turn right onto Broad Street (next to the Greater Richmond Convention Center's Ballroom) and proceed to Third Street. Turn right onto Third Street, travel 1/4 of a block and turn right into the Greater Richmond Convention Center's Parking Facility.