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Massive Job Fair in McAllen Offers 4,000 Opportunities

2/4/2026

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The Jumpstart Career Expo will be held on February 17 in McAllen, Texas, at the McAllen Convention Center, offering over 4,000 job opportunities and the largest job fair in South Texas.
It targets residents seeking employment or career changes.
Josh Vasquez, Director of Workforce at the McAllen Economic Development Corporation, and Julio Salinas, Communications Specialist at Workforce Solutions Lower Rio, described the available job types and offered preparation tips.

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Story summary

The Jumpstart Career Expo will be held on February 17 in McAllen, Texas, at the McAllen Convention Center, offering over 4,000 job opportunities and the largest job fair in South Texas.
It targets residents seeking employment or career changes.
Josh Vasquez, Director of Workforce at the McAllen Economic Development Corporation, and Julio Salinas, Communications Specialist at Workforce Solutions Lower Rio, described the available job types and offered preparation tips.