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People of the Port Career Fair

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3rd Annual People of the Port Career Fair

Wednesday, May 14, 2025
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

B Street Pier
1140 N. Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92101

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You’re Invited

The Port of San Diego in partnership with the San Diego Working Waterfront, Port tenants, and the San Diego & Imperial Counties Community Colleges Regional Consortium invite you to attend the 3rd Annual People of the Port Career Fair.  

All education, skill, and experience levels are welcome. Stay tuned for updates and more information. 

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What to Look Forward To

During our career fair, meet with companies looking to hire now, learn and grow from our guest speakers, and discover your next exciting career in industries such as hospitality, maritime, shipbuilding and repair, food service, and more to be announced. 

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Employment Opportunities 

During our career fair, meet with companies looking to hire now, learn and grow from our guest speakers, and discover your next exciting career in industries such as hospitality, maritime, shipbuilding and repair, food service, and more to be announced. 

  • ABM Industries
  • Ace Parking
  • City of Coronado  
  • CNRSW (Navy)
  • Enterprise Mobility
  • Everingam Bros Bait Co
  • Intercruises Shoreside and Port Services
  • Koehler Kraft Co
  • Kona Kai San Diego
  • Loews Hotels & Co
  • Navy Region Southwest
  • Residence Inn - Springhill Suites San Diego Bayfront
  • San Diego College of Contining Education
  • San Diego Convention Center
  • San Diego County Regional Airport Authority
  • Signature Aviation
  • The Pasha Group
  • Port of San Diego
  • Port of San Diego Harbor Police Department
  • U.S. Customs and Border Patrol

Breakout Sessions

Additionally, to help close the gap between education and workforce development, the Port and its tenants are partnering with the San Diego & Imperial Counties Community Colleges Regional Consortium to share information on how colleges can update their curriculum to help meet hiring needs in the region.

Breakout Sessions Agenda

10:30 a.m. Applying for Government Jobs

11 a.m. Maritime Industry

11:30 a.m. Hospitality Industry

12 p.m. Maritime Cargo

12:30 p.m. Tourism

1 p.m. Applying for Government Jobs

Speaker: Port of San Diego

Attending the People of the Port Career Fair may be one of the best things you can do for your career. Let us help you make the most from the experience with these helpful tips. 

Tips for Success

Tip 1: Bring Supplies

Bring these helpful documents and information when meeting about potential job opportunities.  

  • Extra copies of your resume
  • Your pitch
  • Business cards
  • Professional portfolio 

Tip 2: Be Confident

The People of the Port Career Fair will offer you many opportunities to connect and network with recruiters, industry professionals, and peers.  

  • Plan on speaking confidently about what you are looking for as well as your skills, experience, and interests. 
  • Exchange contact information like business cards and connect on professional networking platforms.

Have an Open Mind

If you have a shortlist of organizations you want to meet, it's recommended you connect with them first. However, you never know what opportunities await.

  • Connect and learn about as many people and organizations as you can.  
  • Do not overlook lesser-known organizations.
People of the Port Career Fair