AUSTIN, Texas — Governor Greb Abbott has invited veterans, service members and their spouses across Texas to participate in the 2023 statewide Hiring Red, White & You! Job Fair this November.
Hosted by the Texas Workforce Commission in partnership with the Office of the Governor, local workforce development boards, the Texas Medical Center and the Texas Veterans Commission, the Hiring Red, White & You! Job Fair is intended to connect veterans, transitioning service members and military spouses with Texas employers.
“One of the many reasons our state is the economic engine of America is we continue to encourage employers to tap into the talent of our brave veterans who selflessly answered the call to serve our nation,” said Abbott. “From leadership skills, high-quality professionalism and mission-driven mindsets, Texas veterans bring a competitive advantage to any Texas business. This November, I encourage all Texas veterans and military families to attend a Hiring Red, White & You! event. Working together, we will continue to create an even brighter Texas of tomorrow for veterans, service members and their families.”
“Texas is home to the largest population of veterans among all U.S. states,” said TWC Chairman Bryan Daniel. “The 1.5 million veterans living in Texas bring their experience, training and leadership to the workplace and their skillsets are beneficial to employers of all industries.”
The Job Fair will feature numerous events across the Lone Star State, both in-person and virtual, from Nov. 1 to Nov. 17, including stops in both Central Texas and the Brazos Valley.
On Nov. 2, an event will be held at the Legends Event Center, located at 2533 Midtown Pk Blvd. in Bryan, Texas from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
On Nov. 9, an event will be held at the Waco Convention Center, located at 100 Washington Ave. in Waco, Texas from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
A full list of dates and locations can be found at this link.
Businesses that hire veterans may be eligible for the Work Opportunity Tax Credit, which allows employers to receive up to $9,600 of federal business income or payroll benefits when they hire from certain groups of qualified veterans.
The Hiring Red, White & You! Job Fair is free to attend and is open to veterans, transitioning service members and their spouses.
For more information, visit twc.texas.gov/hiring-red-white-you.
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