Recruitment teams from Harris County, the City of Houston, and health, transportation, education, public safety, and private sector employers will participate in the event.
People seeking employment will be able to meet with representatives of public agencies and private companies during a free job fair on Saturday, August 22 in Houston.
The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Administrative Building and Community Center of the Office of Commissioner Rodney Ellis, located at 2787 El Camino Street.
The fair is organized by the Harris County Precinct 1 Commissioner’s Office in collaboration with Workforce Solutions Gulf Coast, the regional system that connects workers with jobs, training and other employment resources.
The fair will stay open for five hours on El Camino Street
- Date: Saturday, August 22, 2026
- Time: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Location: Office of Commissioner Rodney Ellis Administrative Building & Community Center
- Address: 2787 El Camino Street, Houston, TX 77054
- Cost: Free
- Registration: recommended, but not required
- Walk-in access: available based on venue capacity
Employers will seek staff for public and private sector positions
The fair will bring together recruitment teams from Harris County, the City of Houston, and organizations tied to health, transportation, education and law enforcement. Private employers will also participate.
Opportunities will span different levels of experience and areas of work:
- Public service
- Public policy, communications and advocacy
- Administration and professional support
- Health
- Public safety
- Transportation
- Education
- Engineering
- Skilled trades and manual labor
Organizers had not published by Friday a complete, named list of participating employers, the number of vacancies or the salaries associated with the positions.
Nor has it been indicated that all organizations will conduct interviews, make offers, or hire on the spot during the fair. The event will allow attendees to speak directly with hiring teams, review open positions and learn the requirements of each employer.
Registration allows selecting a arrival time
Advance registration allows choosing one of five arrival time slots:
- 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
- 11 a.m. to noon
- Noon to 1 p.m.
- 1 to 2 p.m.
- 2 to 3 p.m.
The selected time indicates the expected arrival, but does not limit the length of stay. Those registered may remain at the fair after their block ends.
Walk-ins will also be accepted while space is available. Registration is available through the official information of Workforce Solutions Gulf Coast.
Attendees can bring multiple copies of their resume
Workforce Solutions asked applicants to bring copies of their resume to give to the hiring teams. No general requirements for identification, education level, experience or dress code for entering the fair were published.
Each position may have different requirements. Employer representatives will explain during the event the training requirements, experience, professional licensure or background checks applicable to their vacancies.
Public information also does not specify whether there will be Spanish-language assistance. People who need to confirm language services or accessibility arrangements can call Workforce Solutions at 1-888-469-JOBS (5627).
Parking and transportation routes were not detailed
The organizers did not publish specific parking instructions or identify a bus route to reach the community center.
Those using public transportation can enter the address 2787 El Camino Street into METRO’s official trip planner. The tool calculates the route from the starting point and shows possible bus or train changes.
The fair is also part of Houston’s selection of events and activities from August 21 to 23, which includes free, family-friendly and indoor options.
The event will end at 3 p.m. on Saturday. Walk-in entry will depend on space available, so the advance registration form provides greater certainty of access.
