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JumpStart Career Expo 2025: A Major Success
Photography by Sergio Arratia
The Jumpstart Career Expo 2025, hosted by the McAllen Chamber of Commerce and Workforce Solutions, proved to be a resounding success at the Bert Ogden Arena, Edinburg, TX. As the region’s largest job fair, the event gathered 110 employers and attracted 890 attendees, including over 690 job seekers. A total of 412 job offers were extended, with 18 individuals hired on the spot. Supported by key sponsors such as Lone Star National Bank and McAllen Economic Development Corporation, the expo provided valuable career opportunities, on-the-spot interviews, professional headshots, and health screenings, further strengthening the local workforce.
