Get Ready for the Alton Career Connect Job Fair
Meet employers, explore career opportunities, and take your next professional step right here in Alton.
Opportunity is coming to Alton!
The Alton EDC and Greater Alton Chamber of Commerce are preparing to host the Alton Career Connect Job Fair in partnership with Workforce Solutions and RGV Operation Get Hired.
The event will bring more than 30 participating employers together in one convenient location, giving job seekers an opportunity to learn about available positions, make professional connections, and explore new career paths.
Event Details
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Alton Recreation Center
349 W. Dawes St.
Alton, TX 78573
Whether you are searching for your first job, returning to the workforce, considering a career change, or simply exploring what opportunities are available, we encourage you to attend.
Meet Employers From a Variety of Industries
Job seekers will have an opportunity to connect directly with employers representing healthcare, education, public service, law enforcement, logistics, staffing, retail, manufacturing, construction, and other industries.
Participating employers include:
• Axon River
• Battleground Texas
• Bert Ogden Auto Group
• CAPA – Magic Valley Management Services
• City of Alton Police Department
• Driscoll Children’s Hospital
• Express Employment Professionals
• Fair Trade Outsourcing
• Grifols
• Hidalgo County
• Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office
• Onin Staffing
• Our Infinite Company – Lower Valley
• Outlet De Haro
• Premier 1 Trucking LLC
• Royal Freight, L.P.
• Sharyland Water Supply Corporation
• South Texas College Office of Human Resources
• Southern Careers Institute
• Spectrum
• Spherion Staffing LLC
• Terra Firma Materials LLC/IOC
• Texas Department of Criminal Justice
• Texas Juvenile Justice Department
• Trancasa USA
• TTEC
• U.S. Border Patrol
• Villa del Mar
• VMK Concrete
• Walmart
• Wellsential Health
• Wonderful Citrus
Participating employers may be subject to change.
Why Attend a Job Fair?
Online applications are an important part of today’s hiring process, but a job fair gives candidates something an online form cannot: an opportunity to make a personal connection.
Attending the Alton Career Connect Job Fair allows you to:
• Speak directly with employer representatives
• Learn about current and upcoming openings
• Ask questions about qualifications and hiring processes
• Explore industries or positions you may not have previously considered
• Introduce yourself beyond what appears on a résumé
• Build confidence speaking with hiring professionals
• Make connections that may lead to future opportunities
Even if you are not certain which position is right for you, attending can help you better understand the local employment landscape and identify your next step.
How to Prepare
A little preparation can help you make a stronger impression and get more value from the event.
Update Your Résumé
Review your résumé before the job fair and make sure your contact information, employment history, skills, and education are current.
Bring several printed copies so you can provide one to each employer that interests you.
Dress Professionally
Choose clean, professional clothing that helps you feel confident and prepared. Dressing appropriately shows employers that you are taking the opportunity seriously.
Practice Your Introduction
Be ready to briefly introduce yourself. Your introduction does not need to be complicated.
You can share:
• Your name
• The type of work you are seeking
• Your experience or strongest skills
• Why you are interested in the organization
A clear and friendly introduction can help begin a meaningful conversation.
Research Participating Employers
Review the employer list and identify the organizations you most want to meet. Learning a little about them in advance can help you ask better questions and demonstrate genuine interest.
Bring Questions
Consider asking employers:
• What positions are currently available?
• What qualifications are most important?
• What does the hiring process involve?
• Are there opportunities for training or advancement?
• What is the best way to follow up after the job fair?
Be Open to New Possibilities
You may arrive with one type of position in mind and discover an opportunity you had not considered. Take time to speak with a variety of employers and learn about the different career paths available.
Supporting Alton’s Workforce and Business Community
The Alton Career Connect Job Fair is about more than filling open positions. It is about connecting local talent with organizations that need skilled, dependable employees.
When employers can recruit locally, our entire community benefits. Residents gain access to career opportunities, businesses strengthen their teams, and more economic activity remains within the region.
The collaboration between the Alton EDC, Greater Alton Chamber of Commerce, Workforce Solutions, and RGV Operation Get Hired reflects a shared commitment to helping people access opportunity and supporting the workforce needs of area employers.
Take Your Next Step
A conversation can lead to an application. An introduction can lead to an interview. An opportunity you discover at the job fair may become the beginning of your next professional chapter.
Mark your calendar, prepare your résumé, and join us on September 9.
We look forward to welcoming job seekers and employers to the Alton Career Connect Job Fair.
Event Information
Alton Career Connect Job Fair
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Alton Recreation Center
349 W. Dawes St.
Alton, TX 78573
