BOSS Career & Wellness Resource Fair: Your Future Starts Here
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When jobs meet justice, opportunity grows. That’s the spirit behind the upcoming BOSS Career & Wellness Resource Fair, happening Tuesday, March 17, 2026, from 11 AM – 3 PM at Merritt College in Oakland. This job fair is a community-powered launchpad for growth, connection, and healing.
Explore Opportunities, Build Your Future at the BOSS Career & Wellness Resource Fair
At BOSS, we know that a job can change everything. We also know that true stability requires wellness, support, and belonging. That’s why the BOSS Career & Wellness Resource Fair brings together dozens of employers actively hiring, including second-chance employers, alongside training programs, resume coaches, and wellness resources that help people thrive.
This event is about possibility, dignity.
🎯 Date: Tuesday, March 17, 2026
🕚 Time: 11 AM – 3 PM
📍 Location: Merritt College, 12500 Campus Drive, Oakland, CA 94619
🔗 RSVP or Participate: bit.ly/bossjobfair
Who Should Attend the BOSS Career & Wellness Resource Fair
This fair is for anyone ready to take the next step. Merritt College students are preparing to enter the workforce. Job seekers of all backgrounds who want not just employment, but career support. And community members who need access to training, wellness, and healing resources. If you’re looking to build your future, this event was made with you in mind.
If you're looking for your first job, are a returning citizen, or just exploring a new path, the BOSS Career & Wellness Resource Fair is for YOU.
The Power of Partnership
This event is made possible by our partnerships with employers, training programs, and service providers who believe in employment with equity and healing with dignity. If you're an employer or resource provider interested in participating, reach out to Ryan McGehee at rmcgehee@self-sufficiency.org.
Help Outfit Jobseekers for Success
We're also calling on our community to help stock the BOSS Clothing Closet, which will be available at the fair to offer professional attire for interviews. We are especially in need of men’s shoes, blazers, and dress shirts. To donate, please contact Gwen Austin at gaustin@self-sufficiency.org or Ryan McGehee at rmcgehee@self-sufficiency.org.
This is the Moment to Act
BOSS has been standing with the community for over 50 years because of people like you. If you believe everyone deserves a real shot at opportunity regardless of background, barriers, or history, we invite you to stand with us now. Your donation helps fund life-changing events like the Career & Wellness Resource Fair and sustains the housing, reentry, mental health, and youth services our neighbors rely on year-round.
Please give if you can. You’re not just supporting a program; you’re investing in human potential.
P.S. Please check with your financial professional about tax changes coming into effect next year; there may be benefits to making a larger gift this year if possible.