Job fairs seeking workers with disabilities, manufacturing experience

Workforce Solutions Capital Area is helping to promote a pair of career fairs to help connect local workers with prospective employers, including those looking to fill thousands of manufacturing and skilled trades jobs needed locally in the coming decade. The Texas HireAbility Job Fair will take place at 9 a.m. Oct. 17 at Education Service Center Region 13 on Springdale Road. Employers will be looking to connect with job seekers with disabilities, with a variety of auxiliary aids and services available to help facilitate meetings. Registration is available online. A manufacturing job fair will take place at 10 a.m. Oct. 22 at the Workforce Solutions northern facility on Interstate 35 just south of Rundberg Lane. Registration is available online.