Hiring Red, White & You! Job Fair

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Event Details

Workforce Solutions of West Central Texas, and statewide partners including the Texas Workforce Commission, Texas Veterans Commission, and Texas Medical Center, will host the 12th Annual Hiring Red, White & You! Job Fair on Thursday, November 9, 2023 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Taylor County Expo Center in the Display Building. 

Hiring Red, White & You! is always free and open to current and prior military, their family members, and the general public.

Current & prior military & their family members receive priority access beginning at 9:30 a.m.


Employers

The Hiring Red, White and You! event places an emphasis on hiring veterans and transitioning military personnel, who are equipped with countless skills and unique strengths from their time serving that are assets for civilian employment. It is also a great opportunity to reach job seekers of all skill levels, talents and experience. 

At the event, employers receive a 10'x10' booth with electricity, one table, two chairs, and two lunches, all at no cost! Additional lunches can be purchased online upon completion of the registration process or anytime prior to the event.

Job Seekers

The Hiring Red, White and You! Job Fair is open to the public. We encourage all job seekers to register in Texas’ online job matching website.

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If you are an employer interested in participating, please contact our team.

Registered Employers

Business/Organization Industy Positions/Services
7 FSS NAF AND CPO - Dyess AFB -  Government/Military Multiple Openings
Abilene ISD Public Education Substitute Teacher, Substitute Aide, Substitute Paraprofessional, Substitute Nurse, Certified Teachers/Full-time, Aides/Paraprofessionals
Action Career Training Training/Transportation CDL Instructor
Aflac Insurane Aflac Insurance Agent
Airtite Products Windows & Doors Manufacturing Manufacturing windows
Alliance for Women & Children After-School Care On-Site Directors & Mentors
American Electric Power Energy Station Electrician, Fleet Technician, Technician Associate, Building Maintenance Technician, Line mechanic, Service Mechanic
Arrow Ford Automotive Automotive Tech, Salesperson, Cashier, Scheduling Representative, Porter
Axon Education Emergency Medical Services Education EMS, EMT, Paramedic
Behavioral Focus, LLC. Healthcare-ABA Therapy Registered Behavior Technician
Bluebonnet Detention Center ICE Detention/Corrections Sergeant of Detention officers, Detention officers, Recreation Assistant, Medical staff / LVN, RN, Nurse practitioner/ physician assistant, Cooks, Laundry, Janitor and Mailroom Assistant.
Blue Cross Blue Shield Health Care Claim Technicians & Customer Advocates
BWJ Metalworks, LLC Metal Fabrication/Manufacturing Welders & Laborers
Caprock Home Health Home Health Attendants
Chike Nutrition   Production, Warehouse, Operations
Cinta's Corporation Industrial Uniform Rental Service Sales Representative
City of Abilene Police Dept. Law Enforcement Police Officer Dispatcher
CityLink Public Transportation Evening & Daytime Drives, Class B Drivers, Servicers
Coronado Nursing Center Healthcare LVNs, Certified Nurse Aides, Dietary Cooks, Dietary Aides
County Waste Service Waste Hauling CDL Drivers
CSL Plasma Plasma Donation/Medical Quality Specialist, Center Supervisor, Reception Tech, Donor Support Tech
DoubleTree by Hilton Hospitality/Tourism Housekeeping, Banquet Staff, Restaurant Staff, Culinary Staff
Elara Caring Personal Care Services Personal Care Attendants
Express Employment Professionals Employment Staffing Firm  Light Industrial, Office Clerical, Housekeeping, General Labor, Warehouse Management, Production, Administrative Clerk, Mechanic, Welders, Sales, Medical Office, Make Ready Technician, Customer Service Representative, Data Analyst, Skilled Trades, Front Office Coordinator
First Command Financial Planning Financial Services Financial Advisor
G.R.I.T. Home Care Services, LLC dba Home Instead Home Care Service Care Professionals
Gentiva PCA Home Health Personal Care Attendants PCA
Girling Personal Care Healthcare Personal Care Attendants
Goodwill West Texas Retail/Production Store Production, Store Assistant Manager, DSU Production
Great Lakes Cheese Packaging/Manufacturing Machine Operators, Bulk Cheese Handlers, Warehouse Workers
H&R Block Tax Prep Receptionist, Tax Preparer, Associate Team Lead
Hendrick Health Healthcare Nurses, clerical, non-clerical, laborer, security, laboratory & more
Kia of Abilene Automotive Sales Professional, Manager, Technicians, Detailer
Ludlum Measurements, Inc. Manufacturing Calibration, Chemist, CNC Machinist, Electronics Tech and Receiving Clerk
Market Street Retail Multiple Openings
Martin Sprocket & Gear, Inc. Manufacturing Finishing Operator, CNC Setup Operator, CNC Machine Operator, CNC Plate Turning Operator
MET Inc. Job Training Receptionist, Custodian, Office aides, Food Prep
Mitchell County Hospital District Healthcare LVN, RN, Housekeeping, Dietary, EMS
New Horizons Ranch and Center Social Work Direct Care Staff
Optimum (An Altice USA Company) Telecom Field Service Tech, Retail Sales Consultant, Direct Sales, Small to Medium Business Sales, Logistics Specialist, Headend Technicians
Pactiv Evergreen Manufacturing Maintenance Associate, Extrusion Operator, Packaging Associate
 Positive Behavior Supports Corporation Behavioral Health Behavior Assistant & Registered Behavior Technicians
Primal Pet Group Pet Food Manufacturing Warehouse Associate-nights, Inventory Specialist, Maintenance Technician, Ammonia Specialists
RedCap Staffing Staffing Agency Production Worker, Construction General Laborer, Administrative, Janitorial, Event Staff, Catering Staff, Dishwashers
Rentech Boiler Systems, Inc. Manufacturing Welders, Manufacturing Maintenance Technician
Republic Services Waste Management Drivers, Mechanics
ResCare Healthcare Direct Support Professionals
LVNs
Robins AFB Depot Maintenance of Military Aircraft Aircraft Mechanics, Admin, Analyst, I.T.
Ron Jackson Juvenile Justice Center Corrections Juvenile Correctional Officers
RT3 Plumbing LLC Plumbing Experienced/Apprentice Plumbers
Ryan Construction, Inc. Manufacturing Heavy Equipment Diesel Mechanic 
Safe Charters Transportation - Motorcoach Drivers
Smi-Carr Inc. Manufacturing/Consturction Manual Machinist, Punch Press Operator
Taylor County County Government 911 Dispatcher, Jail Corrections Officer, Jail LVN, Jail CMA
Courthouse Bailiff, Courthouse Security
Taylor County CSCD Adult Probation Community Supervision Officer, Residential Monitor
Taylor County DAV Chapter 36 Non-profit Assist Veterans file VA Claims for FREE
Texas Aerospace Services Aerospace Technician I, Technician II
Texas Dept. of Criminal Justice Law Enforcment Correctional Staff
Texas Dept. of Family Services Social Services CPS Human Services Technician, CPI Investigator, CPS Family Based Safety Services Specialist, Adult Protective Services Investigations Specialist
Texas Dept. of Transportation Abilene District Government General Transportation Technicians, Roadway Maintenance
Engineering Assistants
Texas General Land Office State Government Benefits for Texas Veterans, Military Members & their family
Texas Health and Human Services Commission State Government Nurse, Investigator, Surveyor and Inspector
Texas Parks & Wildlife Dept. Government Multiple Openings
Texas State Technical College Postsecondary Education Resource to help those interested pursuing technical careers
Texas T Granite LLC Granite Installation/Fabrication Granite fabrication & Installation
Texas Workforce Solutions-Vocational Rehabilitation Services TWS-Vocational Rehab Services Resources for people with disabilities to find or keep a job
The Exchange Retail Customer Service Associate
Tige Boats Manufacturing Boat Builder/Repair
TMC Transportation Transportation & Supply Chain Management Multiple Openings
Touching Hearts at Home Home Care Caregivers
TSA (Transportation Security Administration) Government TSO (Transportation Security Officer
TWC (Texas Workforce Commission Government Multiple Openings
TVC (Texas Veterans Commission) Government Claims Benefit Advisor, Accountant, CyberSecurity Analyst, Systems Analyst, Purchaser, Payroll Officer, Operations manager, Rural Veteran Career Advisor, and more.
United States Gypsum - USG Manufacturing Forklift Operator, Production Operator #3, Project Engineer, Quality Lab Technician
Visiting Angel's Living Assistance Caregivers
Warren Cat Caterpillar Dealer Diesel Tech /mechanic, Diesel Tech Trainee, Internships
West Central Texas Adult Education & Literacy Education Resource to help all students achieve educational & occupational goals
West Central Texas COG Regional Law Enforcement Regional recruiting for telecommunicators, law enforcement officers, and jailers
Whitehawk Worldwide Security Security Guards
Wisteria Place Nursing Home Nursing- (RN, LVN, CNA), Housekeeping
Workforce Soluions - CECT CECT Workforce Solutions Career Specialist Career Counseling, P/T Career Specialist Triage/Job Attainment, Training and Development Specialist
Yesway Convenience Stores Retail Sales Associates

Updated 11/08/2023

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