Downtown Cleveland will turn into a massive one-stop job shop on Friday, Aug. 14, when the Success Fair returns to the Huntington Convention Center. The free event runs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and is built to connect job seekers with on-the-spot hiring, training, and legal support. Organizers say the fair is designed to strip away common barriers to employment by pairing real hiring opportunities with practical, same-day services.
What To Expect At The Success Fair
According to the City of Cleveland, attendees can meet more than 200 employers that are recruiting for everything from entry-level roles to senior positions. On-site services will include resume help, legal clinics for record sealing and license reinstatement, and free Level I food safety certification. The city also lists a professional clothing boutique, free headshots and haircuts, on-site childcare, and free school supplies among the offerings. Construction demonstrations and other workforce certifications are slated to run alongside hiring tables and resource booths, so job seekers can walk in needing help and walk out with new credentials.
Flyer Details And Extra Certifications
A flyer shared by Cuyahoga County Health and Human Services on Facebook lists additional offerings such as OSHA 10/30 certification, veteran resources and a short registration link (bit.ly/4atrslv), per the post on the county's Facebook page. That flyer mirrors the information on the city's event page and spells out extra training and support options that organizers say will be available the day of the fair.
Wraparound Services Aim To Remove Barriers
Organizers have intentionally packed the fair with services meant to make both attending and getting hired realistic for people who often run into roadblocks, Darrick McDaniel told Signal Cleveland. Past editions drew roughly 1,000 participants and relied on partners to provide childcare, parking and legal help, a model the city says it is expanding this year to reach more residents.
Who Is Showing Up
Local employers and nonprofit partners have been steady fixtures. Past rosters included health systems, transit and utility agencies, construction firms and city departments, according to reporting by WOIO. Dress for Success Cleveland has also confirmed its role in staffing the clothing boutique for the event, underscoring the focus on interview-ready support. Sponsors and partners across county and city agencies are aiming to give attendees not just immediate job leads, but also the paperwork and certifications that can help them keep those jobs.
Registration, Parking And Contact Info
Job seekers are encouraged to register in advance. The City of Cleveland event page links to the registration form and provides additional details about logistics and vendor lists, according to the city's announcement. Free parking will be available at the municipal (Muni) lot, with shuttle service running to the Huntington Convention Center. Questions about the fair can be directed to Darrick McDaniel at (216) 664-2905, as listed by the city.
The Success Fair is returning as one of the region's largest single-day hiring events, pairing employers with wraparound support aimed at clearing hurdles and speeding up hires. With certifications, legal help and immediate openings on the floor, organizers say the Aug. 14 fair is set up to turn interest into jobs.
