Jumpstarting Careers

Photography by Octavio Garcia

The 2026 Jumpstart Career Expo opened on February 17 at the McAllen Convention Center with a kickoff news conference and ceremonial bell ringing, officially welcoming attendees to one of the region’s largest job fairs. Hosted through a partnership among the McAllen Economic Development Corporation, McAllen Chamber of Commerce, City of McAllen, Hidalgo County, Workforce Solutions, and South Texas Health System, the event brought together community leaders, workforce partners, employers, and job seekers from across the Rio Grande Valley.

Running from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., the Expo connected qualified talent with opportunities in healthcare, manufacturing, logistics, education, public service, and professional services.

JUDY STEGAR, KRISTY BAZAN, LIZETH GUAJARDO

BERTHA GRACIA, ANDREA TORRES

SGT KEIRI GRACIANO, CPL ERIKA GARRISON

MARY TREJO, DIANA SANCHEZ

SSGT SANCHEZ