This isn’t your typical career fair – this is a cross regional, and cross system event that brings together employers, educators, and workforce leaders to strengthen the talent systems that keep our digital world running.

Who this is for

This free, virtual career fair is designed for people in skilled trades and other roles that support data centers and the broader digital infrastructure that keeps Texas – and the world – running. Ideal attendees have experience in areas such as:​

• Construction or general contracting​;
• HVAC or refrigeration;
• Electrical work or power systems;
• Manufacturing or industrial maintenance;
• IT support, networking, or help desk;
• Facilities, building operations, or plant maintenance.

If you have kept machines, buildings, or systems safe, reliable, and efficient, you are encouraged to attend.​

What to expect

At this event, you can:

• Learn how your current trade and/or tech skills transfer directly into the data centers world.
• Meet employers hiring for mechanical, electrical, IT, and facilities roles.
• Explore training and credential programs offered by colleges and workforce partners that help you “skill up” for these jobs​.
• Connect with employers who may be hiring directly from the event—come prepared to talk about your experience.

How it works

This is a free, online event you can join from your phone, tablet, or computer. The platform is designed to work even with limited internet speeds. You can:​

• Upload your resume to employer booths before the event.
• Talk with employers in 1:1 virtual conversations, with or without using your camera.

Event details and host

• Format: Free virtual career fair focused on data center and related roles in Texas
• Cost: Free for all participants
• Hosted by: Education Design Lab on behalf of the Texas Flywheel Initiative, which is working to connect Texans to digital infrastructure careers​.

Discover how your trade and/or tech skills can power Texas’ digital future. https://app.careerfairplus.com/edl_us

If you have any questions, please contact us at: TXDigitalEconomy@EdDesignLab.org