COLLEGE STATION, Texas — The 10th annual Hiring Red White & You event hosted by Workforce Solutions Brazos Valley brings businesses from across Texas together to connect with transitioning service members, military spouses, National Guard Reserve, veterans and their family members.
Almost 70 employers filled the Brazos Center Thursday morning with hopes to provide jobs to veterans and non-veterans.
“It connects people who are looking for work with employers who are hiring,” Director of Human Resources for the Texas Workforce Commission in Austin Jerry White said.
White said it's fantastic to help veterans find jobs and pay them back for their service.
“It's fantastic because employers get incredible employees who are coming in with military service, who are eager to learn, fantastic teammates and overall great hires,” White said.
Last year, the Red White & You event was held virtually, Rural Veterans Career Advisor for the Veterans Employment Services TJ Robie said this year it’s a mix, some places hosted the event virtually and others, like here in the Brazos Valley, hosted the event in person.
“The employers spoke and said we would prefer to have the live event,” Robie said, “They enjoy interacting with those job seekers and wanting to see people and just given the opportunity for those job seekers to come out and make that good first impression.”
Employers from Texas A&M to Fujifilm are looking to hiring, along with the cities of Bryan and College Station plus the independent school districts.
“It doesn't really matter what industry they [veterans] may be looking for, there are opportunities all over the area, they're looking to fill with job seekers,” Robie said, “So even if you can't make it out to the event today, come and see us at Workforce Solutions Brazos Valley, and we're happy to help you connect you with those opportunities and help you find employment.”