Texas Border Business
McAllen Public Library, in partnership with Workforce Solutions, invites the public to their semi-annual job fair on Saturday, August 25 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Main Library. Attendees will connect with employers from over 50 different companies, fill out printed and online applications, and have onsite interviews. Attendees should bring updated resumes and dress interview ready.
In preparation for the job fair, MPL will partner with Goodwill Industries of South Texas, Inc. to provide free classes designed to assist adults at any point in the job seeking process. Each class will cover topics like searching for jobs, preparing resumes, and interview techniques. Classes will be held at the Main Library on Friday, August 17 and 24, from 2:00-4:00 PM. All adults are welcome to attend.
The job fair will feature the following employers: Spectrum; Texas Department of Criminal Justice; Infinity Insurance; Border Patrol; Customs and Border Protection; UT-Rio Grande Valley HR; Walmart; Trifecta Oilfield Services, LLC; T-Mobile; Universal Pressure Pumping; City of McAllen; Inter National Bank; Black Turtle; Villa Del Mar Restaurant; Spherion; South Texas College; Schneider; Rio Grande Nursing and Rehabilitation Center; MED Care EMS; ABT; Chick-fil-A, south 10th location; Fox Packaging; McAllen ISD; Region One; T TEC; McAllen Valley Roofing; Divine Health Care; Lowe’s; Hidalgo County Sherriff; Old Navy; Metal Processing International; Biomat/ Grifols, LLC; Limex Sicar, LLC; Texas Department of Public Safety; Senior Life Insurance Company; 7-Eleven, Inc.; Bert Ogden; Wonderful Citrus; Bridgepoint Insurance Agency and Permit Center; IBC; Party City; South Texas Health Systems; Staff Force; H & R Block; and more.
“Our Semi-Annual Job Fair is a great opportunity for those looking for employment or for those looking for a change,” said Kate Horan, Library Director. “In addition to the over 50 employers that are attending, this year we are offering classes for those needing help with their resume and job search. The library is a one-stop shop for those looking for better opportunities.”
For more information, please call McAllen Public Library at 956.681.3000.
