15th Annual Hiring Red, White & You! Job Fair
November 19 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Hiring Red, White & You! Job Fair
Event Details
Workforce Solutions of West Central Texas, in partnership with the Texas Workforce Commission, Texas Veterans Commission, and Texas Medical Center will host the 15th Annual Hiring Red, White & You! Job Fair on Thursday, November 19, 2026 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Abilene Convention Center (1100 N 6th St., Abilene, Texas 79601).
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. Space will be available at the event to conduct on-the-spot interviews.
Booth registration is free and includes: 10’x10′ space with one table, two chairs, and two lunches. Electricity is available to exhibitors who need it as well.
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Explore the employers attending the Hiring Red, White and You! Job Fair and the types of opportunities and services they will have available.
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Business / Organization
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Industry
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Openings / Services
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|---|---|---|
| Abilene ISD | Education | Special Education Aide, Bus Drivers, Bus Monitors, Substitute Teachers |
| Abilene ISD Student Nutrition | School Food Service | Specialist, Cooks |
| Abilene State Supported Living Center | Healthcare | Residential, Food Service, Nursing |
| Action Career Training |
CDL Training | Instructor |
| Abilene Vet Center, US Dept VA | Mental Health Counseling for Veterans | Counsel Services |
| Abimar |
Manufacturing | Direct Labor Employees, Maintenance, Production Supervisors |
| Accurate Air Solutions |
Skilled Trades | Electrician |
| AFL Global | Fiber Optics | Splicer II, Dashboard Developer, Construction Manager, Project Delivery Admin |
| Aflac | Insurance | Benefits Consultants |
| American Electric Power (AEP) | Electric Power | Station Electricians, Line Mechanics, Skillbridge Interns, Cybersecurity |
| American Legion Post 61 | Veteran Organization | Organization for Veterans |
| Anchor of Love Hospice | Healthcare | LVN / RN |
| Arcadia HomeCare and Staffing | Home Care | Personal Care Aide |
| ASCO Equipment | Equipment Dealership | Mechanics |
| Avir at WillowCreek | Long Term Healthcare / Rehabilitation Facility | LVN, RN, CNA, Medication Aide |
| Betty Hardwick Center | Mental Healthcare | Case Management, Counselors, Crisis Staff, Various Others |
| Bexar County Sheriff Office |
Law Enforcement | Corrections, Law Enforcement |
| Bluebonnet Detention Center | Corrections | Detention Officers, Transportation (CDL) Officers, Cooks, Maintenance, Nurses, Nurse Practitioner, Dental Assistant, Physician |
| Braum’s |
Food Service | Management, Crew Members |
| Chick-fil-A North | Food Service | Food Service Operators, Delivery Drivers, Hospitality Service |
| Chike Nutrition | Production / Manufacturing | Production, Warehouse, Quality |
| Cintas Corporation |
Distribution Services | Warehouse & Driving |
| City Link | Transportation | CDL & Non CDL Drivers |
| City of Abilene |
City Government | Technical and Professional |
| Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages | Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages | Manufacturing, Maintenance, Warehouse |
| Comfort Keepers | Homecare Service | Caregiving |
| Crothall Healthcare | Healthcare | Housekeeping Floor Techs, Trash Techs, Patient Transport |
| Dairy Queen |
Fast Food | Cooks, Counter, Drive-thru, Team Members, Management |
| Daybreak | Social Services | Group Home Staff, Group Home Managers, Day Habilitation Staff |
| Disabled American Veterans |
Veteran Service | Looking for Volunteers |
| Driven Services LLC. | Energy Services | Hourly Full Time Technicians and CDL Hydrovac Operators |
| Elara Caring |
Healthcare | Personal Care Attendants |
| Express Employment Professionals | Employment Staffing | Office Clerical, Skilled Trades, Light Industrial, Professional Roles |
| First Command Financial Planning | Finance | Financial Advisor |
| First Financial Bank | Financial | Several Different Levels |
| Five Guys |
Food Service | Crew Members, Managers |
| Food Bank of West Central Texas | Food Bank | Serving the West Central Texas Area |
| Freeman Enclosure Systems |
Manufacturing | Welders |
| Georgia-Pacific Gypsum | Manufacturing | Production Operators, Forklift Operators, Multi Craft, Electricians, Millwrights |
| Goodwill West Texas | Nonprofit / Retail Stores | Various |
| Grand Canyon University | Education | Educator |
| GXO Logistics |
Logistics |
Logistics Associates, Dock Master, Site Ops Manager, Site Manager, HR Manager |
| Haydon Companies | Construction | Project Managers, Project Engineers, Project Administrators, Safety Managers, Quality Control Specialists, Quality Control Managers, Field Engineers, Grade Checkers, Operators and Laborers |
| Hendrick Health | Healthcare | Healthcare, Support Services |
| Home Instead | Home Care | Care Professionals |
| Integrated Community Services | Home Health | Direct Care Staff |
| IREN | Construction | Electrical Managers, Electrical Supervisors, Safety Advisors, Electrical Commissioning, Electrical QA/QC, Mechanical Managers, Maintenance Tech, Journeyman and Master Electricians and General Laborers |
| Kia of Abilene |
Automotive Retail | Lube Technicians, Sales, Service Advisors |
| Kirby-Smith Machinery |
Heavy Equipment & Construction |
Heavy Equipment/Diesel Mechanics |
| Ludlum Measurements, Inc. |
Radiation Detection | Technicians, Engineers, Manufacturing, HVAC |
| Martin Sprocket & Gear, Inc. | Manufacturing | Machine Operators, Finishing Operators, CNC Operators, Forklift Operator |
| MasterScapes | Landscaping | Property Care, Landscape Construction Projects |
| Military Spouse Jobs-Vet Jobs | Veteran Service Organization | All Industries |
| Mission Critical Group |
Manufacturing | Assemblers, Welders, Electricians |
| Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (KTAB/KRBC TV) | Broadcast Media | Production Assistant, Meteorologist, News Reporter, Engineer / IT |
| Obidos Logistics Alliance |
Logistics | Full time and part time openings |
| O’Reilly Auto Parts | Auto Supply | Parts Counter, Delivery Drivers, Management |
| Oracle |
Information Technology | Data Center Technician |
| Pantex | Manufacturing | Machinist, Metrology Calibration, IT Professionals, Cybersecurity, Electronic Technicians, Lab Technicians, Scientists, Engineers |
| Petrosmith LP | Manufacturing | Welder, General Labor, Assembler, Industrial Painter / Coater |
| Primerica |
Financial Services | Insurance Agents, Financial Advisors and Mortgage Loan Officers |
| Rentech Boiler Systems Inc. |
Manufacturing | Welders, Engineers, Project Managers, QA/QC Inspectors |
| RHS Steel Constructors |
Manufacturing | Welders, Iron Workers |
| Riverstone Care DBA/ Senior Helpers McKinney, LLC |
Homecare | Personal Care Attendants, Caretakers |
| Rolling Plains Memorial Hospital | Healthcare | Nurses |
| Safe Charters | Transportation | CDL Drivers |
| Sevita | Caregiver | Caregiving Program Coordinator |
| Silver Springs Nursing and Rehabilitation | Nursing | CNA, CMA (Medication Aide), LVN, and RN |
| SRM Concrete | Construction | CDL Mixer Operators |
| Staffmark | Staffing Agency | Multiple Industry Job Placements |
| Star Dodge Hyundai | Auto Dealership | Sales, Service, etc. |
| Sweetwater Police Department | Law Enforcement | Patrol Officers |
| Taylor County CSCD | Government | Residential Monitors, Probation Officers |
| Taylor County Sheriff’s Office | Law Enforcement | Deputies, Jailers, Dispatchers |
| Texas Commission on Environmental Quality | Government / Environmental | Environmental Investigator II |
| Texas Department of Criminal Justice | Corrections | Correctional Officers |
| Texas Department of Family and Protective Services | Social Services | Child Protective Investigators, Child Protective Services Workers and Adult Protective Services Investigators |
| Texas Department of Transportation Abilene District | Government | Highway Maintenance, Equipment Operators, Construction Inspectors, Project Managers, Licensed Engineers, Engineering Assistants |
| Texas Healthcare Linen | Healthcare Linen | Production, Maintenance, Custodial, Customer Service |
| Texas Juvenile Justice Department | Juvenile Justice | Corrections |
| Texas Parks and Wildlife Dept. | State Agen |
Maintenance, Park Rangers, Biologists, Program Specialists, Admin Assistants, Archeologists, Managers, Customer Service, Custodians, Systems Analysts, Cooks, and Food Service Manager |
| Texas State Technical College (TSTC) |
Career Training Education | Faculty (trade experience, Enrollment Coach, Accelerated Training, Program Managers, EMS (paramedic Experience), Welding Instructor, CDL Trainers |
| Texas Veterans Commission | Employment Services | Administration |
| Texas Veterans Land Board | Veteran Service | Resources for Military Veterans |
| Texas Veterans Leadership Program |
Veteran Service | Resources for Military Veterans and Employment Service |
| Texas Veterans Network, Powered by Combined Arms | Veteran Service | Resources for Military Veterans |
| Thornton’s Roofing Company |
Construction | Sales |
| United Rentals, Inc. | Construction and Transportation Industry | Operations, Drivers, Mechanics, Customer Service |
| United States Border Patrol | Law Enforcement | All |
| United States Customs | Law Enforcement | All |
| United States Navy | Military | Various |
| W&W AFCO STEEL | Manufacturing | Welders, Fitters, Painters |
| Walmart | Retail | Grocery Retail |
| Wesley Court | Senior Living | Culinary Services, Cooks, Nursing, Housekeeping |
| West Central TX Adult Education & Literacy | Education | Education Services for Adults |
| Windham School District | Education | Academic Teacher, Special Education Teachers |
| Work Services Corporation | Manufacturing, Service Industry | Food Service, Janitorial |
| Workforce Solutions of West Central Texas | Program Services | Program Services to Connect Job Seekers and Much More |
| Yesway | Convenience Retail | Sales Associates, Customer Services |