Edinburg to Host Skilled Trades Job Fair Connecting Employers and Local Talent

The Edinburg Economic Development Corporation, in partnership with Workforce Solutions and RGV Operation Get Hired, will host the Tools & Talent: Skilled Trades Job Fair, an event designed to connect job seekers with employers hiring across key industries in the Rio Grande Valley.

The job fair will takeplace on Thursday, July 23, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Edinburg Activity Center, located at 123 Mark S. Peña Drive in Edinburg, Texas.

The event will bring together companies, public agencies, educational institutions, workforce organizations, and service providers representing fields such as welding, HVAC, manufacturing, construction, transportation, mechanics, infrastructure, andtechnical services.

Participating organizations are expected to include:

Bechtel, Baker Concrete Construction Inc., Big Nation Woodshop, Border Transload and Freight, BrandSafway LLC, Brock Group, Cajun Industries, Charles Clark Chevrolet, Cityof McAllen, City of San Juan, D&F Industries Inc., Fewell Professional Services, Foremost Paving Inc., Hacienda Ford, Hagihara Industries McAllen Corporation, Hakes Brothers, Hidalgo County, Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1, Hidalgo County Facilities Management, IOC Company LLC, Kiewit, Memco, Noble Texas Builders, North Alamo Water Supply Corporation, Osynergy Company, Polar Air, Pueblo Tires & Service, Royal Freight Cargo Management, South Texas Vocational Technical Institute, Southern Careers Institute, Southern Industrial Careers Center, Southern Landscapes, Southern Response Services, Spherion Staffing & Recruiting, Telener 360 LLC, Terra Firma Materials LLC,Treviño Plumbing, Electrical & HVAC, the U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division, UTRGV, and Workforce Solutions, among others.

The job fair is intended for experienced tradespeople, individuals beginning their careers, students completing technical training, and workers seeking new employment opportunities. Attendees are encouraged to bring updated résumés and be prepared to speak directly with recruiters and company representatives.

Skilled trades continue to play a central role in the Rio Grande Valley’s economic growth by supporting manufacturing, construction, logistics, infrastructure, automotive services, and industrial development.

Through this event, the Edinburg Economic Development Corporation and its partners aim to strengthen connections between regional employers and the skilled workforce needed to support business expansion and long-term economic development.

Event details

Date: Thursday, July 23,2026
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Location: Edinburg Activity Center
Address: 123 Mark S. Peña Drive, Edinburg, TX 78539