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Looking for work? Job fair brings dozens of employers to Broward. What to know

By Produced using AI, based on original work by Luisa Yanez
Nearly 40 companies are scheduled to take part in the Port Everglades Career Fair & Expo on Wednesday, May 27.
Nearly 40 companies are scheduled to take part in the Port Everglades Career Fair & Expo on Wednesday, May 27. Ernie Journeys Unsplash

Broward County is hosting a major hiring event on Wednesday, May 27, focused on careers tied to Port Everglades, one of South Florida’s largest economic engines.

Nearly 40 employers are expected to recruit workers across multiple industries.

FULL STORY: Port Everglades job fair to bring dozens of employers to Broward. Here are details

Here are some of the nearly 40 companies scheduled to take part in the Port Everglades Career Fair & Expo on Wednesday, May 27.
Here are some of the nearly 40 companies scheduled to take part in the Port Everglades Career Fair & Expo on Wednesday, May 27. Port Everglades

Here are key takeaways:

  • When and where: The Port Everglades Career Fair & Expo runs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday at the Broward County Convention Center, 1950 Eisenhower Blvd., Fort Lauderdale. Admission and parking are free.
  • Who’s hiring: Nearly 40 companies and organizations will recruit for jobs in maritime transportation, construction, hospitality, aviation, government and security.
  • Participating employers: The Broward Sheriff’s Office, U.S. Coast Guard recruiting office, Omni Hotels & Resorts, MOSS Construction, Seaboard Marine and CareerSource Broward are among those taking part.
  • Economic impact: Port Everglades officials say more than 12,000 people work directly for companies providing services at the port.
  • Job market context: The event follows a job fair last week in Miramar that drew hundreds. Florida’s unemployment rate is 4.7%, slightly higher than the national average.

This report was produced with the assistance of a proprietary tool powered by artificial intelligence and using our own originally reported, written and published content. It was reviewed and edited by our journalists.

This story was originally published May 27, 2026 at 5:00 AM with the headline "Looking for work? Job fair brings dozens of employers to Broward. What to know."