Spring Valley Hiring Event Nov. 4: Free Haircuts, Interview Clothes and Local Employers

SPRING VALLEY, CA — East County job seekers get a free hiring event close to home on Wednesday, November 4, when the San Diego Workforce Partnership and the Spring Valley Branch Library bring local employers to 836 Kempton Street from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM. The library is a short drive off State Route 94 for anyone coming from Lemon Grove, La Mesa, Casa de Oro or El Cajon.

Ready, Set, Hired! is more than a room full of recruiters. It also offers free haircuts, free interview clothes and showers on site, plus two free prep workshops in the days before.

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📍 At a Glance

Event	Ready, Set, Hired! Spring Valley Hiring Event & Career Workshops
Date	Wednesday, November 4, 2026
Time	11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Location	San Diego County Library, Spring Valley Branch, 836 Kempton Street, Spring Valley, CA 91977
Cost	Free for job seekers and employers
Format	In person
Registration	Free sign-up on the official event page
Organizers	San Diego Workforce Partnership and the Spring Valley Branch Library

💼 Who Will Be Hiring

The Workforce Partnership, the region's public workforce board, says local employers with open positions will be on hand to meet candidates and fill their pipelines. It has not published an employer roster or a list of specific jobs, and no headcount has been announced. Go in ready to pitch yourself for whatever fits rather than expecting a posted list of openings.

That open-ended format works in your favor if you are flexible. Bring several copies of your resume, walk the whole room, collect business cards and ask each recruiter how they want you to apply afterward. A two-hour window goes fast, so arrive near 11:00 AM rather than in the last half hour.

Free Haircuts, Clothes and Showers On Site

This is the part that sets Ready, Set, Hired! apart. According to the organizers, job seekers can get these services at the event at no cost:

Haircuts from Riggins Urban Barber College
Interview clothing from San Diego Goodwill and Sharia's Closet
Showers from San Diego Rescue Mission

If a fresh cut or a clean shirt has been the thing standing between you and an interview, plan to arrive early so you have time to use them before you meet employers.

📋 Two Free Workshops to Get Ready

The Workforce Partnership has lined up two prep sessions. Both are free, walk-ins are welcome, and advance registration is optional.

Resume Workshop: Wednesday, October 28, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM, at the same Spring Valley library. Optional sign-up
Job Interview Workshop (English/Spanish): Tuesday, November 3, 10:00 – 11:30 AM, at the East County Career Center, 151 Van Houten Ave., El Cajon. Optional sign-up

🔎 Start Searching San Diego Jobs Now

Don't wait for November 4 to start applying. East County employers post openings every week, from the shopping centers along Jamacha Road to the hospitals and warehouses around La Mesa and El Cajon. Run these searches now so you know who is hiring before you walk in.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When and where is the Spring Valley hiring event?

Wednesday, November 4, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the San Diego County Library Spring Valley Branch, 836 Kempton Street, Spring Valley, CA 91977.

Does it cost anything?

No. The organizers say it is free for both job seekers and employers, and so are the haircuts, clothing and showers offered on site.

Do I need to register?

Free registration is available on the official event page. The organizers do not say whether it is required for the hiring event itself, so signing up ahead is the safe move.

Which employers will be there?

No employer list has been published. The Workforce Partnership says local employers with open positions will attend.

Can I get help with my resume first?

Yes. A free resume workshop runs Wednesday, October 28, from 10:00 AM to noon at the same library, and a bilingual interview workshop runs Tuesday, November 3, in El Cajon. Walk-ins are welcome at both.

Show Up Ready on November 4

Create your free LocalJobPage account so San Diego employers can find you before and after the event, and browse the LocalJobPage Career Center for local career paths.

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