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• USPS Hiring Event Portland ME every Friday (Friday, April 3rd 2026, 10:00 am EDT - Friday, September 25th 2026, 4:00 pm EDT)

  When: Friday, April 3rd 2026, 10:00 am EDT - Friday, September 25th 2026, 4:00 pm EDT Location: 1230 Congress Street, Portland, Maine 04102, United States Event is every FridayThe United States Postal Service is hiring for many part-time and full-time positions.  Start a great career with amazing benefits, including a PENSION! A career with USPS is a rewarding, safe choice and will provide you with a great retirement.  Plenty of upward mobility in a company that employs over 630 thousand people across the United States, and you can transfer anywhere in the US!  Join us every Friday to learn more and get assistance with searching and applying to open positions.

  Learn More & Register USPS Hiring Event Portland ME every Friday (Friday, April 3rd 2026, 10:00 am EDT - Friday, September 25th 2026, 4:00 pm EDT)

• IBM AI Builders Challenge - July and August (Wednesday, July 1st 2026, 7:00 am PDT - Monday, August 31st 2026, 6:00 pm PDT)

  When: Wednesday, July 1st 2026, 7:00 am PDT - Monday, August 31st 2026, 6:00 pm PDT Location: Virtual I am pleased to share the AI Builders Challenge with IBM Bob taking place July through August 2026.This initiative provides university students with an opportunity to design and build production-oriented AI solutions while developing practical skills across the full lifecycle of solution development, including architecture, implementation, and evaluation. It also creates a strong environment for collaboration, structured learning through IBM SkillsBuild, and exposure to industry perspectives.The program places a clear emphasis on technical rigor, real-world applicability, and thoughtful problem-solving. Participants will also have the opportunity to present their work to a broader audience and compete for a $15,000 prize pool.The challenge is open to university students across both technical and non-technical disciplines. Participation is free.For students looking to build meaningful solutions and strengthen their technical and leadership capabilities, this is a valuable opportunity.https://aibuilderschallenge-bob.bemyapp.com/Contact Lillian Lei: lylei@us.ibm.com, for any questions.

  Learn More & Register IBM AI Builders Challenge - July and August (Wednesday, July 1st 2026, 7:00 am PDT - Monday, August 31st 2026, 6:00 pm PDT)

• United Staes Postal Service Vehicle Maintenance Job Fair (Monday, August 31st 2026, 10:00 am CDT - Friday, October 2nd 2026, 2:00 pm CDT)

  When: Monday, August 31st 2026, 10:00 am CDT - Friday, October 2nd 2026, 2:00 pm CDT Location: 100 South 1st Street, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55401, United States MINNEAPOLIS-ST. Paul, MN – Not all work at the Postal Service is delivering mail or selling stamps. To keep the nation’s mail moving, the United States Postal Service (USPS) relies on one of the largest civilian vehicle fleets in the world. This career fair is for skilled mechanics who want stable federal careers, robust benefits, and hands-on work. We are looking for talented professionals to maintain our fleet and ensure reliable service across the nation. This hiring hub at the Minneapolis Post Office will be open M-F 1000-1400 until we fill our vacancies.Benefits include health and life insurance, retirement plan, savings/investment plan with employer contribution, flexible spending, annual and sick leave, as well as eleven paid federal holidays.(We Provide all Your Tools) 

  Learn More & Register United Staes Postal Service Vehicle Maintenance Job Fair (Monday, August 31st 2026, 10:00 am CDT - Friday, October 2nd 2026, 2:00 pm CDT)

• DHS Federal Law Enforcement Career Expo 9/1 and 9/2 – Buffalo, NY (Tuesday, September 1st 2026, 9:00 am EDT - Wednesday, September 2nd 2026, 5:00 pm EDT)

  When: Tuesday, September 1st 2026, 9:00 am EDT - Wednesday, September 2nd 2026, 5:00 pm EDT Location: 1 Fuhrmann Boulevard, Buffalo, New York 14203, United States If you’re ready to explore the rewards and challenges of serving in today’s U.S. Customs and Border Protection, register now for the in-person DHS Career Expo coming September 1-2 to Buffalo, NY.​ This expansive, two-day hiring event is free and open to all. Event hours will be:​  Tuesday, September 1: 9 AM – 5 PM ET​  Wednesday, September 2: 9 AM – 5 PM ET  U.S. Coast Guard Station Buffalo, 1 Fuhrmann Blvd, Buffalo, NY 14203See what it takes to serve as part of the vital CBP mission, providing security for our nation’s borders, ensuring the smooth flow of legitimate trade and travel, safeguarding communities from deadly substances like fentanyl, and delivering humanitarian aid to those in need.​ CBP is now recruiting for hundreds of mission-critical positions across law enforcement and mission-support roles. Federal hiring regulations apply to all mission-critical positions. At minimum, U.S. Citizenship is required.​ ​Click on the Apply button on this site to register for this event. Federal civil service is a great place to start building a career in law enforcement and learn about the qualifications you’ll need to get your career started. In addition:​ Newly appointed Border Patrol Agents can EARN UP TO $60,000* IN RECRUITMENT INCENTIVES.​ Newly appointed CBP Officers can EARN UP TO $60,000** IN RECRUITMENT INCENTIVES.​ $10,000 PLUS UP TO 25% OF BASE PAY INCENTIVE is available for new Air and Marine Operations Air Interdiction and Marine Interdiction Agents assigned to Caribbean locations.​ Recruiters will be available throughout the event to answer questions, provide valuable input, and assist with the application process. To help accelerate your application, you will also have the option to complete and submit your application while on site. Qualified applicants may receive a job offer on-site!​To obtain additional information, please visit our website: https://careers.cbp.gov/s/career-paths ​ Register Today! *Conditions apply.​ **Location-based. 

  Learn More & Register DHS Federal Law Enforcement Career Expo 9/1 and 9/2 – Buffalo, NY (Tuesday, September 1st 2026, 9:00 am EDT - Wednesday, September 2nd 2026, 5:00 pm EDT)