Dallas Job Fest Connects 858 Job Seekers

The T.D. Jakes Foundation, Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins and Workforce Solutions Greater Dallas brought 858 job seekers to the free You’re Hired Job Fest in Dallas on September 30. The event connected attendees with 78 employers and 94 participating organizations, resulting in 169 contingent offers and 15 on-the-spot hires. Held at Gilley’s Dallas, the program also offered career readiness support, training resources and practical workforce tools. Employers represented logistics, transportation, technology, manufacturing, government and health care.

Jobs And Career Resources

Participating employers included Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages, Dallas Area Rapid Transit, Parkland Health, FedEx, UPS, TEKsystems and the City of Dallas. Available roles included competitive wages, benefits and tuition assistance or reimbursement.

The event also focused on employment access for people with justice involvement. Sixteen companies identified more than 507 open positions for qualified candidates, while participants from the foundation’s T.O.R.I. program met with employers.

“Workforce Solutions Greater Dallas is honored to serve Dallas County's job seekers and employers, and You're Hired Job Fest remains a highlight of our workforce initiatives. Our partnership with the T.D. Jakes Foundation brought external partners and practical workshops to this year's event, giving job seekers stronger preparation, vital resources and clearer pathways to lasting careers.”

Partner Sessions Add Support

Goldman Sachs and JPMorganChase contributed sessions on career preparation, technology, workplace success and financial empowerment. Speakers included Maria Hazan-Cohen of JPMorganChase, plus Leke Osinubi and Ramanathan Narayanan of Goldman Sachs.

One Place For Job Seekers

The event combined employer introductions, career seminars, training providers and community organizations in one venue. It also gave job seekers access to jobs, information and support services.

“Job Fest demonstrated the power of partnership in action. By bringing employers, financial institutions, training providers and community resources into one space, we connected job seekers with jobs, information and support, including more than 507 opportunities available to people with justice involvement.”