Southern Ocean Chamber Hosts Career Fair

Free event connects job seekers with employers in Stafford Township

Published on Feb. 28, 2026

The Southern Ocean County Chamber of Commerce is hosting a career fair on March 12 from 1 to 4:30 p.m. at The Mainland in Stafford Township. The free event is designed to support people entering the workforce for the first time as well as those looking to reenter or change careers, providing access to employment resources, networking opportunities, and on-site information from participating businesses and workforce agencies.

Why it matters

The career fair aims to help address workforce challenges in the Southern Ocean County region by connecting job seekers with potential employers. The event is a collaborative effort between the Chamber, local workforce agencies, and a major utility company sponsor, demonstrating the community's commitment to supporting economic development and employment opportunities.

The details

The Southern Ocean County Career Fair will feature complimentary coffee and live broadcasts from Beasley Media throughout the afternoon. Job seekers are encouraged to bring copies of their resumes and be prepared to speak with hiring representatives from the participating businesses and workforce agencies.

  • The career fair is scheduled for March 12, 2026 from 1 to 4:30 p.m.

The players

Southern Ocean Chamber of Commerce

The local chamber of commerce organizing the career fair event.

Southern Ocean Chamber Association

A partner organization co-hosting the career fair.

Atlantic City Electric

An Exelon company serving as the title sponsor for the event.

Ocean County Career Center

A workforce agency providing support and resources for the career fair.

New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development

A state agency collaborating with the event organizers.

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The takeaway

The Southern Ocean Chamber of Commerce is taking a proactive approach to addressing local workforce needs by hosting this collaborative career fair, providing job seekers with valuable resources and networking opportunities to find employment in the region.