As part of its 2025-2026 YOU can be great here Community of Colleges event series, the Greater Dubuque Development Corporation is hosting the AccessDubuqueJobs.com Fall Career Fair on Thursday, October 23, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the Grand River Center, located at 500 Bell Street in Dubuque, Iowa. The career fair is open to all job seekers while coordinating with our Community of Colleges to strategically attract enrolled area college students to the event, connecting them an array of rewarding career opportunities available in the Greater Dubuque region.
Top employers from across the Greater Dubuque region will be in attendance, representing a wide array of industries including Manufacturing, Financial and Insurance Services, Warehouse Logistics, Heathcare, Education, Administrative, IT, and more. These employers are offering opportunities that range from entry-level to professional careers, providing something for job seekers at every stage of their career journey.
Employers registered thus far include: Advance Pump & Equipment, Inc., Alliant Energy, Amcor, Area Residential Care, BARD Materials, Colony Brands, Inc., Conlon Construction Co., Cottingham & Butler, Crescent Community Health Center, Dubuque Arboretum & Botanical Gardens, Dubuque Community Schools, Dubuque Police Department, Dubuque Y Crisis Services, Dupaco Community Credit Union, DuTrac Community Credit Union, Edwards Cast Stone, Eide Bailly LLP, EIMCo, Engineering Services & Products Co. (FarmTek), Express Employment Professionals, Fidelity Bank & Trust, Flexsteel Industries, Green Industrial Supply, Inc., Harris Golf Cars, Hawkeye Care Center, Hirschbach Motor Lines, HODGE, Iowa National Guard, Kendall Hunt Publishing/Great River Learning/Westmark Enterprises, Klauer Manufacturing, Kunkel & Associates, McCoy Group, Medical Associates Clinic and Health Plans, MedOne Pharmacy Benefit Solutions, MercyOne Medical Center, Mi-T-M Corporation, Northwestern Mutual, Oak View Group - Grand River Center & Five Flags Center, Premium Plant Services, Presentation Lantern Center, Revolution Lightboards, Rousselot, Sedgwick, Sedona Staffing Services, Stonehill Communities, Sunnycrest Manor, Tucker Freight Lines, Unified Therapy Services, UnityPoint Health-Finley Hospital, University of Dubuque, Woodward Communications, Inc.
In addition to the opportunity to meet with potential employers, attendees will have access to organizations offering services and information for job seekers. Attendees can connect with Northeast Iowa Community College for training and upskilling opportunities as well as job seeker resources from IowaWORKS.
Event Details:
- Date: Thursday, October 23, 2025
- Time: 1:00 to 4:00 pm
- Venue: Grand River Center, 500 Bell Street, Dubuque, IA
Why Attend?
- Diverse Opportunities: Job seekers can explore a wide array of career opportunities, entry-level to professional, across various industries. More than 30 employers are currently registered—with spots for up to be 50 to participate – representing sectors such as healthcare, finance, technology, manufacturing, and more, offering a diverse range of positions.
- Face-to-Face Networking: The AccessDubuqueJobs.com Fall Career Fair provides a unique chance for job seekers to connect directly with hiring managers and recruiters. This face-to-face interaction can make a lasting impression and set candidates apart in the competitive job market.
- Elevate Your Career: Whether you are actively seeking employment or simply exploring new opportunities, the AccessDubuqueJobs.com Fall Career Fair is the perfect platform to take the next step in your career journey.
Broadly speaking, the AccessDubuqueJobs.com Fall Career Fair aims to bring together job seekers and employers in a conducive and interactive environment. With a focus on fostering connections and creating meaningful networking opportunities, the event seeks to bridge gaps between job seekers and employers in the Greater Dubuque region to create a thriving job market and empower individuals to achieve their professional goals.
AccessDubuqueJobs.com is made possible through a partnership between TH Media & Greater Dubuque Development Corporation.
For more information about the AccessDubuqueJobs.com Fall Career Fair, contact Mandi Dolson, Director of Workforce Recruitment & Retention, at
mandid@greaterdubuque.org or 563-557-9049.