North Carolina celebrates "Employ A Veteran Week" each year during the week of Veterans Day. Local events that can help veterans find employment and access other services are listed below in chronological order. 

Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026

• Tues., Nov. 3 (11 a.m. - 2 p.m.): The NCWorks Career Center - Harnett County will hold Veterans Appreciation & Career Resource Day at 900 S. 9th Street, Lillington, NC. 

Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026

• Wed., Nov. 4 (10 a.m. - 2 p.m.): The NCWorks Career Center – McDowell County will hold a Local Veteran Hiring Day Job Fair at 29 Logan St., Suite B, Marion, NC. While Veterans and Military Spouses are especially invited, the job fair is open to all jobseekers. 
• Wed., Nov. 4 (10 a.m. - 2 p.m.): The NCWorks Career Center – Onslow County will hold a Veterans’ Job/Career Fair at the NC Army National Guard Building, 142 Broadhurst Road, Jacksonville, NC. For the first hour (10-11 a.m.), the event is open only to veterans and their dependents.

Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026

• Thurs., Nov. 5 (9 a.m. - 1 p.m.): The Foothills Veterans Winter Stand Down will be held at the J.E. Broyhill Civic Center, 1913 Hickory Blvd., Lenoir, NC. 
• Thurs., Nov. 5 (9 a.m. - 2 p.m.): The NCWorks Career Center - Charlotte will hold a Veteran Appreciation Hiring Event at 8601 McAlpine Park Dr., Suite 110, Charlotte, NC. The first two hours (9-11 a.m.) are open only to veterans.
• Thurs., Nov. 5 (10 a.m. - 1 p.m.): The NCWorks Career Center - Craven County will hold the 6th Annual Veterans Day Career & Resource Fair at the New Bern National Guard Armory, 301 Glenburnie Drive, New Bern, NC.
• Thurs., Nov. 5 (10 a.m. - 2 p.m.): Wake Technical Community College will hold a Veterans Day Ceremony and Eagle Warrior Employment & Resources Expo at the Southern Wake Campus Conference Center, Building L, 9101 Fayetteville Road, Raleigh, NC. The Veterans Day Ceremony is scheduled for 10 a.m. - 10:45 a.m., with the Employment & Resources Expo following from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. 
• Thurs., Nov. 5 (11 a.m. - 2 p.m.): The NCWorks Career Center - Lee County will hold Veterans Appreciation & Career Resource Day at 1909 Lee Avenue, Sanford, NC. 
• Thurs., Nov. 5 (11 a.m. - 3 p.m.): RecruitMilitary and the Fort Bragg Transition Assistance Program will hold a Military Community Hiring Event at Iron Mike Conference Center, 2658 Rock Merritt Ave., Fort Bragg, NC. Register here.

Friday, Nov. 6, 2026

• Fri., Nov. 6 (10 a.m. – 3 p.m.): The Cape Fear Blue Star Mothers of America will host a Veteran and Senior Information Fair at the BEMC Meeting Room, 795 Ocean Hwy, Supply, NC. Among the participating organizations is NCWorks Veterans Services. 

Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026

• Sat., Nov. 7 (10 a.m. - 2 p.m.): The NCWorks Craven County team will participate in the Jones County Veteran Resource Fair & Luncheon at the Jones County Civic Center, 832 NC Hwy 58 South, Trenton, NC.

Monday, Nov. 9, 2026

• Mon., Nov. 9 (8:30 - 10 a.m.): The NCWorks Career Center - Jackson County will offer Donuts and Coffee to honor Veterans at 26 Ridgeway Street, Suite 2, Sylva, NC.
• Mon., Nov. 9 (8:30 - 10 a.m.): The NCWorks Career Center - Macon County will offer Donuts and Coffee to honor Veterans at 23 Macon Ave., Franklin, NC.
• Mon., Nov. 9 (9 a.m. - Noon): The NCWorks Career Center - Lincoln County will hold a Veterans Job Fair at 529 Aspen St., Lincolnton, NC. The first hour (9-10 a.m.) is open to veterans only.
• Mon., Nov. 9 (1 - 3 p.m.): The NCWorks Career Center - Cabarrus County will hold a Veterans Day "Employ A Vet" and Resource Event at 845 Church St. North, Suite 201, Concord, NC.

Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2026

• Tues., Nov. 10 (9 a.m. - 1 p.m.): The NCWorks Career Center - Iredell County will hold a Veterans Career & Resource Fair at 307 N. Center St., Statesville, NC. 
• Tues., Nov. 10 (10 a.m. - 1 p.m.): The NCWorks Career Centers of Gaston & Cleveland counties will hold a Job Fair at 300 S. Firestone St., Suite 100A, Gastonia, NC. While Veterans will receive priority and special recognition, the job fair is open to all jobseekers. 
• Tues., Nov. 10 (10 a.m. - 2 p.m.): The NCWorks Career Center - Burke County will hold a "Hiring Veterans to Lead" event, with multiple employers, at 200 Patrick Murphy Drive, Morganton, NC. While Veterans are the focus of the event, it is open to all jobseekers. 
• Tues., Nov. 10 (10 a.m. - 2 p.m.): The NCWorks Career Center - Cumberland County will hold an Employ A Veteran Hiring Event & Resource Fair at 490 N. McPherson Church Road, Fayetteville, NC. 
• Tues., Nov. 10 (11 a.m. - 3 p.m.): The NCWorks Career Center – Rowan County will hold a Veterans’ Hiring Event at the Rowan Public Library, 201 W. Fisher Street, Salisbury, NC.
• Tues., Nov. 10 (1 - 4 p.m.): The NCWorks Career Center - Wilkes County will host a Veterans & Job Seekers Job and Resource Fair at 1320 West D Street, Suite 2, North Wilkesboro, NC. 

Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026

• Veterans Day (NCWorks Career Centers are closed in observance of the holiday.)

Thursday, Nov. 12, 2026

• Thurs., Nov. 12 (9 a.m. - noon): The N.C. Department of Military & Veterans Affairs, Randolph County and Randolph Community College are offering a Coffee and Light Breakfast for Military & Veteran Families at the North Carolina Zoo in Asheboro. A variety of nonprofit organizations and government agencies providing resources to Veterans will be on hand to provide information.

Friday, Nov. 13, 2026

• Fri., Nov. 13 (10 a.m. - noon): The NCWorks Career Center - Asheville (Buncombe County) will hold a Veterans Appreciation Event, featuring complimentary donuts and coffee, at 53 Asheland Avenue, Asheville, NC. 
• Fri., Nov. 13 (12-2 p.m.): The NCWorks Career Center - Haywood County will hold a Cookout in honor of Veterans at 1170 N. Main St., Waynesville, NC. 

Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026

• Sat., Nov. 14 (10 a.m. - 2 p.m.): The Veterans of Foreign Wars will present the Craven County Veteran Wellness & Resource Fair at 3850 S. Butler Road, New Bern, NC. The local NCWorks Career Center is participating. 

Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2026

• Wed., Nov. 18 (9 a.m. - 2 p.m.): The NCWorks Career Center - Pasquotank County will hold a Veterans Job Fair at 111 Jordan Plaza, Elizabeth City, NC.
• Wed., Nov. 18 (1 - 3 p.m.): The NCWorks Career Center – Anson County will hold a Veteran Hiring Event at 514 N. Washington Street, Wadesboro, NC.
• Wed., Nov. 18 (2 - 4 p.m.): The NCWorks Career Center - Caldwell County will hold a Veterans Hiring Event at the Caldwell County Public Library, 120 Hospital Ave., Lenoir, NC. All jobseekers are welcome. 

For more information

• Contact your local NCWorks Career Center.