Aerotropolis Atlanta Alliance to Host 2nd Annual Community Hiring & Resource Fair

Staff Report From Georgia CEO

Thursday, May 7th, 2026

The Aerotropolis Atlanta Alliance, a public private partnership serving as a catalyst for regional economic competitiveness surrounding Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), announced the return of its highly anticipated Aerotropolis Community Hiring & Resource Fair. The event will take place on Saturday, May 9, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Georgia International Convention Center (GICC), 2000 Convention Center Concourse, College Park, GA 30337.

The free community event is open to all job seekers and will bring together leading regional employers, community resources, and workforce development organizations to help residents in South Fulton and Clayton County connect with meaningful employment opportunities.
2025 Community Hiring Fair Impact
650+ attendees

370+ on-site hires
30 companies
58 volunteers
8 resource partners

Shannon James, President & CEO, Aerotropolis Atlanta Alliance

“We're excited to advance our vision of an inclusive world-class destination for all those who live, learn, work, and play in the Aerotropolis region through this important workforce development initiative. We're committed to recruiting target industries to our region, providing access to economic mobility, and connecting legacy residents with employers and resources. This hiring and resource fair allows us to satisfy multiple objectives that are clearly needed for our growing region.”

Diana Leon Brown, Deputy General Manager of Marketing, Air Service Development & International Affairs, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport

“At Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, we know our success is tied to the strength of the communities we serve. The Aerotropolis Community Hiring & Resource Fair is an example of how collaboration can create access to careers, strengthen workforce development, and support long-term economic mobility. We are proud to partner with the Aerotropolis Atlanta Alliance to help connect residents to opportunity and build a thriving airport community.”

Please contact Chante Foster at [email protected] for more information.