Quick take
- The fair is Thursday, Nov. 5, at the Texarkana Convention Center, 4610 Cowhorn Creek, Texarkana, Texas. Admission is free.
- Veterans and their spouses can meet employers from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the event page says. The fair opens to the general public from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- The event page says registered employers list more than 1,488 openings across the region. Employers include ARDOT, TxDOT, the Texas Department of Public Safety, Domtar, Texarkana Aluminum and Commercial National Bank.
- Workforce Solutions Northeast Texas and the Texas Workforce Commission are hosting with partners. Registration and details are at bit.ly/NETXHRWY26.
Job seekers can meet employers face to face at the 15th annual Hiring Red, White & You! job fair on Thursday, Nov. 5, at the Texarkana Convention Center, 4610 Cowhorn Creek, in Texarkana, Texas, according to the Workforce Solutions Northeast Texas event page. It is free and open to the public.
Times
- 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.: Veterans and their spouses can meet employers any time.
- 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.: Open to the general public.
You do not have to be a veteran to go. TXKtoday describes the first hour as early access for veterans and dependents. The event page asks job seekers to sign up at WorkInTexas.com. The registration link, bit.ly/NETXHRWY26, goes to the event page.
Who is hiring
The event page says registered employers list more than 1,488 openings across the region. TXKtoday reported more than 100. Employers registered so far include the Arkansas Department of Transportation, the Texas Department of Transportation, the Texas Department of Public Safety, Coim USA, Commercial National Bank, Day & Zimmermann, Domtar, EnergyX, Hazmat Services Inc., Ledwell & Son Enterprise, Texarkana Aluminum, the Texarkana U.S. Army Recruiting Station, Vertical Alliance Group and Windham School District. Jobs cover manufacturing, transportation, banking, education and public service, TXKtoday reported.
Organizers suggest bringing copies of your resume, dressing for an interview and coming ready to talk.
The Texas Workforce Commission and Workforce Solutions Northeast Texas are putting on the fair with partners, the event page says. TXKtoday reported the Texas Veterans Commission is also working with them.