Berkshire County Fair Chance Hiring Job and Resource Fair
The Fair Chance Hiring Job and Resource Fair will be held on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, 12 – 2 p.m. at the Berkshire Innovation Center.
Join us for the Fair Chances Hiring Job And Resource Fair from 12 – 2 p.m. at the
Berkshire Innovation Center, 45 Woodlawn Ave, Pittsfield, MA 01201. This event is
hosted by Berkshire Community College (BCC), in collaboration with Berkshire County
Jail and House of Correction, 2nd Street, the Berkshire District Attorney’s Office,
MassHire Berkshire Career Center, MassAbility, the Berkshire Innovation Center, and
Old Colony.
The job fair is free and open to the public. Formerly incarcerated individuals, including
those who may have been justice involved and/or who have a Criminal Offender Record
Information (CORI) file, are particularly encouraged to attend.
Employers
Area employers who are interested in participating in the fair must complete the employer registration in advance. The registration deadline is April 27, 2026, or until filled. Employers must have open positions they are seeking to fill immediately
and must have a second chances/CORI-friendly hiring policy.
Transportation
2nd Street will offer free shuttle service to the fair from the following locations
in North Adams and Pittsfield.
North Adams Pickup Locations
Shuttle service begins at 10:45 a.m.
- Keenan House North
42 – 44 Arnold Place, North Adams, MA
- Alternative Living Center North Adams
218 Ashland Street, North Adams, MA
- Bus Stop at 74 Main Street
North Adams, MA
Pittsfield Pickup Location
Pickup at 11:45 a.m.
- Berkshire Regional Transportation Authority (BRTA) Station
Corner of North St. and Columbus Ave., Pittsfield, MA
Justice involved individuals, especially the formerly incarcerated, face enormous
barriers to employment. This untapped pool of workers can bring great value to employers
and communities when given the opportunity to thrive and succeed in the workplace.
They are talented and eager to work.
Linda Clairmont, Executive Director of Workforce and Community Education
