Hiring Red, White & You! Job Fair Nov. 19 in Allen: Free and Open to All

Name: Free Hiring Red, White & You! Career Fair in Allen
Start: 2026-11-19T10:00:00-06:00
End: 2026-11-19T14:00:00-06:00
Location: Marriott Dallas Allen Hotel & Convention Center

ALLEN, TX — The Hiring Red, White & You! job fair comes to Collin County on Thursday, November 19, filling the convention center at the Marriott Dallas Allen beside Watters Creek from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Workforce Solutions for North Central Texas is running this stop on the statewide veterans hiring tour, and it is free and open to veterans, service members, military spouses and the general public alike.

One free Thursday off US-75, four hours, open to anyone looking for work in Collin County and North Dallas.

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📍 Event at a Glance

Event	15th Annual Hiring Red, White & You! Career Fair, Allen
Date	Thursday, November 19, 2026
Time	10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Location	Marriott Dallas Allen Hotel & Convention Center, 777 Watters Creek Blvd., Allen, TX 75013
Cost	Free
Format	In-person job fair with employer tables
Registration	Job seeker registration form on the Workforce Solutions for North Central Texas event page
Eligibility	Veterans, military members, military spouses and the general public
Organizers	Workforce Solutions for North Central Texas, with the Texas Workforce Commission and Texas Veterans Commission

🔥 Who Should Make the Drive

Hiring Red, White & You! started as a way to put veterans in front of Texas employers, and veterans and their families are still the heart of it. But this stop is not a closed door. The organizer says plainly that the general public is welcome, so if you are between jobs, hunting for something closer to home than a daily crawl down the Central Expressway, or just ready for a change, you belong in that room too.

It is worth the trip for:

Veterans and transitioning service members turning military experience into a civilian role.
Military spouses rebuilding a career after a move to North Texas.
Collin County job seekers in Allen, McKinney, Plano, Frisco, Fairview and Wylie who would rather not commute downtown.
Career changers who want face time with recruiters instead of another unanswered online application.

⚠️ What We Don't Know Yet

As of publication, the Allen employer list on the organizer's site is still empty, and no job count has been announced for this stop. We would rather tell you that than guess. Get your resume ready, register so the organizer knows you are coming, and check the Allen employer list again in the days before the fair. Statewide, this event series draws a wide mix of private employers and public agencies, but which ones set up in Allen is not confirmed.

Different Event, Same Day: AT&T Stadium

November 19 is a busy day for veterans in North Texas. The DAV RecruitMilitary Dallas Veterans Job Fair at AT&T Stadium in Arlington lands on the same date. Different event, different organizer, different side of the Metroplex. If you live closer to Arlington or are focused on military-friendly employers specifically, read that guide before you pick. If you are in Collin County, Allen is the shorter drive.

📋 How to Show Up Ready

Register first. Use the job seeker form on the organizer's event page. It takes a few minutes and helps the organizers plan.
Bring printed resumes. Ten or more. Tailor the top third to the kind of work you want.
Translate your military experience. Swap acronyms for civilian terms: team size, budgets, equipment, safety record, clearances.
Know your availability. Start date, shifts you can work, and how far you will commute.
Arrive early. The first two hours are the least crowded and recruiters are freshest.

🔎 Search Allen and Collin County Jobs Now

New listings post daily, so run these searches again the week of the fair.

Frequently Asked Questions

When and where is the Allen Hiring Red, White & You! job fair?

Thursday, November 19, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Marriott Dallas Allen Hotel & Convention Center, 777 Watters Creek Blvd., Allen, TX 75013.

Do I have to be a veteran to attend?

No. The organizer lists the event as open to veterans, military members, military spouses and the general public.

Does it cost anything?

No. The event is free for job seekers.

Which employers will be there?

The Allen employer list had not been published when this article went live. Check the organizer's employer page closer to the date.

How do I register?

Fill out the job seeker registration form linked from the Workforce Solutions for North Central Texas event page.

Get a Head Start Before November 19

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