Hiring Red, White & You! Job Fair
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.
If you are an employer interested in participating, please contact our team.
Registered Employers
Business/Organization | Industy | Positions/Services |
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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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