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Coconut Creek Today
By the People, for the People
Coconut Creek Job Fair Connects Disabled Job Seekers to Employers
300 job seekers with disabilities attended the first HIREE job fair to find opportunities with local businesses.
Mar. 29, 2026 at 1:20pm
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The first Helping Industries Recruit Exceptional Employees (HIREE) job fair in Coconut Creek connected around 300 job seekers with disabilities to 20 local businesses and organizations looking to hire. The event was organized by Stacy DeMartino-Triangolo, Transition Supervisor for Broward County Public Schools, to help disabled individuals find employment. Participating companies included Broward Public Schools, Rising Tide Car Wash, Hilton, and others.
Why it matters
Finding employment can be especially challenging for individuals with disabilities, but events like the HIREE job fair aim to connect this talented pool of job seekers with companies willing to provide opportunities. The fair highlights the benefits of inclusive hiring practices and the contributions people with disabilities can make as loyal and dedicated employees.
The details
The HIREE job fair took place at the Junior Achievement South Florida building in Coconut Creek. Stacy DeMartino-Triangolo, the Transition Supervisor for Broward County Public Schools, organized the event to help disabled job seekers connect with local employers. Around 300 people signed up to participate, and 20 businesses and organizations, including Broward Public Schools, Rising Tide Car Wash, and Hilton, attended the fair.
- The first HIREE job fair was held on March 29, 2026.
The players
Stacy DeMartino-Triangolo
The Transition Supervisor for Broward County Public Schools who organized the HIREE job fair.
Annalise Randall
An employee at Rising Tide Car Wash in Margate, Parkland, and Coral Springs who participated in the job fair.
Nadine Carnagie
The Human Resources Director for Bahia Mar, a Doubletree by Hilton company, who attended the job fair and was impressed by the candidates.
What they’re saying
“There are many great people with disabilities who would make great and loyal employees, and they just need an opportunity. It was hard to get businesses to participate, but we were able to get some organizations to come.”
— Stacy DeMartino-Triangolo, Transition Supervisor, Broward County Public Schools
“We had some very good candidates today, and I believe they will help our company.”
— Annalise Randall, Employee, Rising Tide Car Wash
“We hire people with disabilities, and many have been successful with our hotels.”
— Nadine Carnagie, Human Resources Director, Bahia Mar (Doubletree by Hilton)
What’s next
DeMartino-Triangolo hopes to offer another HIREE job fair in the near future, aiming to increase participation from both employers and job seekers and to expand the network of businesses open to hiring people with disabilities.
The takeaway
The HIREE job fair demonstrates the value of inclusive hiring practices and the untapped potential of job seekers with disabilities. By connecting this talented pool of candidates with local employers, the event highlights how businesses can benefit from diversifying their workforce and providing opportunities for all.
