THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2026
Education Service Center Region 11
1451 South Cherry Lane
Fort Worth, TX 76108
9:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Check-in begins at 8:30 a.m.
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Save the date for an engaging Job Exploration Fair tailored specifically for students with disabilities, Connecting All People with Employment. This event provides students with the opportunity to explore various career paths, participate in breakout sessions on job-related topics to ensure employment, and access resources to support their pursuit of independence and employment. Explore career paths, meet real professionals, and discover what it takes to turn interests into opportunities.
PARENTS/SCHOOL/STUDENT ATTENDEE
REGISTRATION COMING SOON
JOB FAIR SCHEDULE (SUBJECT TO CHANGE)
8:00 a.m.
Volunteers Arrive
8:30 a.m.
Attendee Check-in / On-site Registration
9:00 a.m.
Employer Check-in / Setup
9:30 - 10:15 a.m.
Cluster sessions #1
10:25 - 11:10 a.m.
Cluster Sessions #2
11:20 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Panel Discussion / Brown Bag Lunch (food truck may be provided-TBD)
12:15 - 1:00 p.m.
Cluster sessions #3
1:00 p.m.
Event Ends
CLUSTER SESSIONS (same clusters repeated during each session)
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Certificates of Attendance Available.
Robert Mollard
Bridges to Work
Robert Mollard is the Director of the Dallas/Fort Worth Bridges From School to Work program; he has been in this role since 2005. Rob has specialized in school-to-work transition services for young adults with disabilities for over 25 years.
During his tenure with the Bridges program, Rob has forged successful partnerships with numerous employers, and has assisted hundreds of young adults with disabilities with obtaining competitive employment opportunities. In addition to his Bridges Director role, Rob has served for more than ten years as one of two official Bridges National Trainers, planning, and delivering four days of classroom-based training to all Bridges’ new hires.
Rob is currently the Vice-Chair of the Dallas Mayor’s Committee for the Employment of People with Disabilities, Board Member of Disability:IN N. Texas, and is a member of the DART Paratransit and Accessibility Advisory Group.
Ashley Hardcastle
Hugs Café Training Academy
With over 7 years in leadership and wellness, Ashley's journey has been fueled by a commitment to inclusivity and personal growth. At Hugs Café Inc, her mission is to empower adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, aligning with the organization's culture of hope and success. The experience has honed her skills in customer relationship management and new business development, allowing her to contribute to their shared vision of community integration.
The past year as Program Manager at Hugs Café Inc., has been a testament to the power of combining compassion with practical leadership. Leveraging her expertise in presentations and her certification in Workplace Mindfulness, she's been able to foster an environment where every individual's talents are celebrated and harnessed to achieve collective milestones in their non-profit endeavors.
Christy Balraj
Partners Resource Network
Christy Balraj retired after 30 years of working with youth in one of the local school districts and became a CASA not long after retiring. She found her way to Partners Resource Network and has spent the last 3 years supporting parents of youth with disabilities and self advocates navigate the educational environment.
Thank you!
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