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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Join us 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.
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 and Job Skills Activities
11:20 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Brown Bag Lunch (Bring your own lunch. Water will be provided.)
12:15 - 1:00 p.m.
Job Skills: Activities and Panel Discussion
1:00 p.m.
Event Ends
CLUSTER SESSIONS (same clusters repeated during each session)
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Details coming soon
Certificates of Attendance Available.
PRESENTERS:
Jan & Austin Underwood
Austin's Underdawgs
coming soon
Bruce Sickler
American Airlines
coming soon
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Bank of America
coming soon
Cheyenne Brock
Best Buddies Supported Employment Program
coming soon
Celina Martinez
Truvant
coming soon
Natasha Bruton Salas
Pantry on Magnolia
coming soon
Celina Martinez
Truvant
coming soon
Courtney Caraway
Goodwill North Central Texas
coming soon
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.
Provided in Partnership:
