Looking for work? JDA holding countywide job fair this week.

submitted by Cheranissa Williams, Washtenaw County Office of Community and Economic Development

The Job Developers Alliance (JDA) is hosting their annual Job Fair on November 6, 2026. The fair will have employers from 30 companies who are looking to hire. Attendees will have the opportunity to explore opportunities, talk with hiring managers one-on-one, distribute resumes, and ask questions.

Attendees will get face time with employers and get the opportunity to ask questions and learn more about openings to see what could be a good fit for them. Everyone is welcome at the fair, and attendees are encouraged to prepare their resume ahead of time, dress professionally, and bring their true selves to impress potential employers.

The 2026 Job Fair will take place on Friday, November 6 from 11am to 3pm at Michigan Works! Southeast located at 1201 E Ellsworth Rd, Ann Arbor. If you plan to attend, please register: www.bit.ly/4rdQKcV Michigan Works! Southeast has free parking. 

The JDA includes local organizations and non-profits from the Washtenaw County area and continues to grow. The Alliance was founded in 2014 with the mission of connecting those having a hard time finding work with job opportunities. Original members found that their clients were often unable to find reliable work after being out of the work force due to extenuating circumstances. The JDA began with the hope of helping their clients be more competitive in the job market. The annual Job Fair was started with this mission in mind, and the organization continues to bring local employers together every year to make finding employment more accessible.

Current members of the JDA include: Washtenaw County OCED, Ann Arbor Housing Commission, Jewish Family Services, Michigan Rehabilitation Services, Department of Corrections – Women’s Huron Valley, Bureau of Services for Blind Persons, Workskills Corporation, Michigan Ability Partners, Washtenaw Community College, and MichiganWorks!.

by Sara Swanson

Sara Swanson is an editor, writer and a founder of the Manchester Mirror.