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Text SETWORKS JOBS to 1(409)248-1399 to be notified about all upcoming Job Fairs.
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Upcoming Events
Upcoming Job Fairs
Find upcoming job fairs and orientation events hosted by Workforce Solutions Southeast Texas.
Text SETWORKS JOBS to 1(409)248-1399 to be notified about all upcoming Job Fairs.
Individuals must complete their WorkinTexas sign up before registering for an event
OCI Global Hiring Event
Lamar Institute of Technology Multi-Purpose Center
802 East Lavaca
Beaumont, Texas 77705
Date: May 19, 2025
Time: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Bechtel Veterans Hiring Event
Port Arthur Workforce Center
4680 FM 365
Port Arthur, Texas 77642
Date: May 21, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Texas Department of Criminal Justice Hiring Event
Port Arthur Workforce Center
4680 FM 365
Port Arthur, Texas 77642
Date: May 21, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Bechtel Veterans Hiring Event
Port Arthur Workforce Center
4680 FM 365
Port Arthur, Texas 77642
Date: June 11, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Employers interested in participating in upcoming job fairs, please call 1-877-834-5627.
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Youth Career Expo
The Youth Career Expo is an annual event held in February by Workforce Solutions Southeast Texas that introduces area high school youth to exciting career choices and pathways.
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