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Finding the right job or the right employee often starts with a single conversation.

That's exactly what Job Fair-Con is designed to create.

In the latest episode of the FutureReady NextForce Podcast, Workforce Solutions Rural Capital Area (WSRCA) takes listeners inside one of Central Texas' premier hiring events, highlighting why it matters for veterans, transitioning service members, military spouses, employers, and every job seeker looking for their next opportunity.

Hosted by Kelly Moreno, Chief Solutions Officer, the episode features Isaac Marquez-Diaz and Keith Callands from the Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) for a conversation about preparing for Job Fair-Con, supporting military-connected job seekers, and strengthening the region's workforce through partnership.

More Than a Hiring Event

Job Fair-Con is open to everyone, making it one of the largest hiring events in Central Texas.

Whether you're looking for your first job, exploring a new career, returning to the workforce, or ready for your next opportunity, Job Fair-Con brings together employers, workforce professionals, and career resources in one place.

While the event welcomes all job seekers and their families, it places a special emphasis on serving veterans, transitioning service members, and military spouses by connecting them with employers who recognize the value of military experience and leadership.

Why This Event Matters

Central Texas continues to add jobs across industries, but employers are also facing one of their biggest challenges: finding qualified talent.

Events like Job Fair-Con help bridge that gap by bringing together employers who are actively hiring with people ready to work. They also introduce job seekers to organizations that can continue supporting them long after the event ends.

That's where the partnership between WSRCA and the Texas Veterans Commission makes a difference.

Together, the organizations provide career coaching, resume assistance, interview preparation, training opportunities, military skills translation, and ongoing workforce services that help people build lasting careers, not just land their next job.

What You'll Learn in This Episode

The conversation goes beyond promoting the event.

Listeners will hear practical advice about preparing for Job Fair-Con, what employers are looking for, how veterans can successfully transition into civilian careers, and why military spouses have valuable workforce opportunities available to them.

The episode also explores the free resources available through the Texas Veterans Commission and WSRCA, showing how both organizations continue supporting job seekers well beyond hiring day.

A Partnership That Strengthens the Region

Strong communities are built through strong partnerships.

WSRCA and the Texas Veterans Commission work together throughout the year to connect talent with opportunity, helping employers fill critical positions while supporting veterans and military families as they transition into meaningful civilian careers.

That collaboration benefits everyone. Employers gain skilled workers, families find greater economic stability, and Central Texas continues building the workforce needed to support long-term regional growth.

Why We're Having This Conversation Now

Job Fair-Con is more than an annual event. It's an example of what workforce development looks like when organizations work together around a common goal.

The FutureReady NextForce Podcast exists to share those conversations with the communities WSRCA serves, providing practical workforce insights while connecting listeners with the people and resources shaping the future of work across Central Texas.

Event Details

Ready to put the advice from this episode into action? Mark your calendar and join us at Job Fair-Con.

Job Fair-Con 2026

📅 Wednesday, July 22, 2026
🕙 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
📍 Kalahari Convention Center
3001 Kalahari Blvd., Suite 5 (Lower Level)
Round Rock, TX 78665

The event is free to attend and open to veterans, transitioning service members, military spouses, all job seekers, their families, and employers. More than 200 employers and community organizations will be on hand with job opportunities, career resources, resume assistance, and workforce services designed to help attendees take the next step in their careers.

This is more than a hiring event. It's an opportunity to build connections, explore new career paths, and discover resources that can continue supporting your success long after the day is over.

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The Bottom Line

Whether you're looking for a job, considering a career change, supporting a family member in their job search, or searching for exceptional talent to grow your business, Job Fair-Con is an event you won't want to miss.

Come prepared to meet employers, connect with workforce experts, build valuable relationships, and discover resources that can support your career or hiring needs long after the event is over.

Your next opportunity could begin with one conversation.

Thank You to Our Podcast Sponsor

The FutureReady NextForce Podcast is proudly sponsored by IBEW Local 520. Their continued commitment to workforce development, apprenticeships, and skilled careers helps make these conversations possible while supporting the next generation of Central Texas workers.

Start Here

Listen to the latest episode of the FutureReady NextForce Podcast on your favorite streaming platform or watch the full conversation on YouTube below.

Then join us at Job Fair-Con and discover why it's become one of Central Texas' premier hiring events for job seekers, employers, veterans, and military families alike.