Region-Wide Job Fair on August 19th: See the Participating Employers List!
Workforce Solutions East Texas • August 13, 2025
Workforce Solutions East Texas is bringing back its highly anticipated Windows of Opportunity Job Fair on Tuesday, August 19, 2025. This event will take place simultaneously across all five Workforce Solutions East Texas offices, providing job seekers with direct access to hiring agents from a wide range of industries.
The job fair serves as a crucial bridge between local talent and top employers, facilitating face-to-face interactions that allow candidates to explore career opportunities, network with industry professionals, and even secure interviews on the spot. Whether you're looking for a new job, considering a career change, or just starting your job search, the event offers a great opportunity to tap into the vibrant job market of East Texas.
The Windows of Opportunity Job Fair will feature a diverse range of employers eager to connect with job seekers in industries such as healthcare, manufacturing, retail, logistics, and more. Below is a list of participating employers by location:
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Longview Workforce Center
1905 W. Loop 281, Suite 40, Longview, TX 75604
- Allied Universal Security – Security Officers
- TDCJ – Correction Officers
- Express Employment of Longview – Assistants, Customer Service Reps, & Bank Tellers
- ADT – Sales Representatives
- Christus Health – Patient Access Reps., Patient Care Techs., Patient Transporters
- Liberty Tax-Smart Tax – Tax Preparers
- Modine Manufacturing – Production, Engineering
- Able Staffing – Warehouse, General Labor & Day Laborer
- Gum Springs Water Supply Corp – Field Technicians
- Spherion Staffing – Brazers
Athens Workforce Center
205 N. Murchison, Suite 101, Athens, TX 75751
- VOLT Management – Warehouse – Schneider Electric
- TDCJ – Correction Officers
- Tarra Vineyard & Winery – Servers and Housekeeping
- Malakoff ISD – Bus Drivers
- Red Dot – Welders and CDL Drivers
- Diamond H Ready Mix – CDL drivers
Tyler Workforce Center
4100 Troup Hwy, Tyler, TX 75703
- AccentCare – Care Partners
- Allied Universal Security – Security Officers
- Austin Bank – Teller, Universal Banker, Teller Operations, Telephone CSR
- Tyler ISD – Tylerisd.org/careers
- Advance Rehabilitation Healthcare – CMA
- ADT – Sales Representatives
- CCS -Community Resource, Child Care Workers
- Soules Foods- Various Positions, Production
- Elwood Staffing-Sales Rep. Mechanics
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Palestine Workforce Center
500 E. Murchison St., Palestine, TX 75801
- City of Palestine - Dispatcher, Public Works Director, Building Inspector
- ADT - Sales Representatives
- TDCJ - Correctional Officers, Parole Officers, Clerks
Marshall Workforce Center
4300 E. End Blvd. S., Marshall, TX 75671
- ADT – Sales Representative
- Christus – Patient Access Representatives, Patient Care Technicians, Patient Transporters
- Liberty Tax Tax Manager, Tax Preparers
- City of Marshall – Golf Outside Attendant, Police Officers
- TDCJ – Correctional Officers
- Gum Springs Water Supply – Field Technician
Tuesday, August 4 | Athens, Longview, Marshall, Palestine, and Tyler
Texas added 43,400 nonfarm jobs in June to reach a total of 14,469,600 positions. Over the year, the state added 177,900 jobs for an annual growth rate of 1.2 percent, outpacing the national growth rate by 0.9 percentage points. Texas’ civilian labor force registered at 15,904,900 after adding 3,400 people over the month. Over the year, Texas’ civilian labor force has added 29,700 people. The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in Texas registered at 4.4 percent. “Texas’ continued job growth is a testament to the strength of our employers and robust workforce development system,” said TWC Chairman Joe Esparza. “The addition of more than 177,000 jobs over the year reinforces Texas’ reputation among employers as the best place to start and grow a business.” The Professional and Business Services industry had the largest private sector over-the-month increase in June after adding 25,500 jobs. Leisure and Hospitality added 10,300 jobs over the month while Trade, Transportation, and Utilities added 6,400. “The growth of the Texas labor market highlights the incredible talent and dedication of our state’s workforce,” said TWC Commissioner Representing Labor Alberto Treviño III. “The Texas Workforce Commission is committed to ensuring every Texan has the support they need to thrive, whether through training opportunities to gain new skills or specialized programs that help our foster youth transition into successful careers.” The Midland metropolitan statistical area (MSA) had the lowest unemployment rate with a not seasonally adjusted rate of 3.6 percent in June. It was followed by the San Angelo MSA at 3.9 percent and the Abilene MSA at 4.0 percent. “With an annual growth rate of 1.2 percent, Texas continues to outpace the national average and demonstrate economic resilience,” said TWC Commissioner Representing the Public Brent Connett. “Both job seekers and employers can seek customized career services and recruitment assistance by visiting our TWC website or their local Workforce Solutions office.” Employment estimates released by TWC are produced in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics. * All estimates are subject to revision. To access this and more employment data, visit TexasLMI.com . The Texas Labor Market Information Data for July is scheduled to be released on Friday, August 21, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. (CT).
Workforce Solutions East Texas Child Care Services is proud to partner with the Panola County Chamber of Commerce to support child care leaders across the region. Through this partnership, the Chamber provides a welcoming meeting space for Directors Connect training designed to help early learning program owners and directors connect, learn, and grow together. The partnership was made possible through the support of Keri Perot-Vance, Executive Director of the Panola County Chamber of Commerce, whose commitment to community collaboration helped create a space where child care leaders can come together to share ideas, discuss challenges, and strengthen their leadership skills. The partnership began in 2025 in response to daycare owners expressing a need for accessible training opportunities. Recognizing this need, Panola County Chamber of Commerce graciously offered to host the Directors Connect training in its beautiful historic building. This collaboration provides child care professionals with the opportunity to earn professional development hours required to remain in compliance with Child Care Regulation and Texas Rising Star. Tonia Crawford and Aerial Jones, Business Industry Specialists for Child Care Services and facilitators of Directors Connect, say the program has evolved into so much more than a training opportunity. It has become a space for meaningful conversations, professional connections, and shared solutions. Through these gatherings, directors are strengthening their businesses, growing as leaders, and ultimately enhancing the quality of care provided to children and families throughout East Texas. Workforce Solutions East Texas Child Care Services is grateful for the Panola County Chamber of Commerce's ongoing support and looks forward to continuing this impactful partnership for years to come. Together, we are investing in stronger leaders, stronger child care programs, and stronger communities.
