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.
Registered Employers
| Business/Organization | Industy | Positions/Services |
|---|---|---|
| Abilene ISD | Public Education | Substitute Teacher, Substitute Aide, Substitute Paraprofessional, Substitute Nurse, Certified Teachers/Full-time, Aides/Paraprofessionals |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Brigade Energy Services | Oilfield | Workover Crew Members, Crew Chiefs/Operators, Rig Supervisors |
| BWJ Metalworks, LLC | Metal Fabrication/Manufacturing | Welders & Laborers |
| Chike Nutrition | Manufaturing | 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 |
| DoubleTree by Hilton | Hospitality/Tourism | Housekeeping, Banquet Staff, Restaurant Staff, Culinary Staff |
| Dyess AFB - 7 FSS NAF AND CPO | Government/Military | Multiple Openings |
| First Command Financial Planning | Financial Services | Financial Advisor |
| Fritz Staffing Group | Staffing Agency | Electricians, Millwrights, Welders, Plumbers, Pipefitters |
| Gentiva PCA | Home Health | Personal Care Attendants PCA |
| Goodwill West Texas | Retail/Production | Store Production, Store Assistant Manager, DSU Production |
| Great Lakes Cheese | Packaging/Manufacturing | Machine Operators, Bulk Cheese Handlers, Warehouse Workers |
| G.R.I.T. Home Care Services, LLC dba Home Instead | Home Care Service | Care Professionals |
| 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 |
| M.A. Mortenson | Construction | Solar Laborer, Solar Electrical Helper, Solar Heavy Equipment Operator, Solar Welder, Solar Heavy Equipment Operator Mechanic |
| Martin Sprocket & Gear, Inc. | Manufacturing | Finishing Operator, CNC Setup Operator, CNC Machine Operator, CNC Plate Turning Operator |
| 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 |
| Quality Home Health Care, Inc. | Home Health | In Home Care Attendant |
| RedCap Staffing | Staffing Agency | Production Worker, Construction General Laborer, Administrative, Janitorial, Event Staff, Catering Staff, Dishwashers |
| Republic Services | Waste Management | Drivers, Mechanics |
| Rentech Boiler Systems, Inc. | Manufacturing | Welders, Manufacturing Maintenance Technician |
| Robins AFB | Depot Maintenance of Military Aircraft | Aircraft Mechanics, Admin, Analyst, I.T. |
| Ryan Construction, Inc. | Manufacturing | Heavy Equipment Diesel Mechanic |
| Safe Charters | Transportation - Motorcoach | Drivers |
| 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 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 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 T Granite LLC | Granite Installation/Fabrication | Granite fabrication & Installation |
| TMC Transportation | Transportation & Supply Chain Management | Multiple Openings |
| Touching Hearts at Home | Home Care | Caregivers |
| The Exchange | Retail | Customer Service Associate |
| 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 |
| Yesway Convenience Stores | Retail | Sales Associates |
Updated 9/27/2023
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