DAV, RecruitMilitary® Host Houston Veterans Job Fair

Event offers career opportunities, benefits assistance, and more for veterans and military community.

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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DAV (Disabled American Veterans) and RecruitMilitary® are co-hosting a veterans job fair in Houston on February 19 from 11:00am to 3:00pm at Daikin Park. The free event is open to veterans, their spouses, active-duty military, and National Guard and Reserve members. Over 37 employers from various industries will be recruiting, and attendees can also access career counseling, resume assistance, networking, and VA benefits support.

Why it matters

The job fair aims to connect America's 4.5 million veterans with service-connected disabilities to employment opportunities, leveraging the unique talents of the military community. DAV publishes a hiring guide to help employers recruit and retain this talent pool.

The details

The Houston Veterans Job Fair will feature over 37 employers actively seeking to hire veterans and military spouses. Opportunities span industries from construction to medical to administrative and logistics, with roles from entry-level to senior management. In addition to the job fair, attendees can access career counseling, resume assistance, networking, and help with VA benefits and claims.

  • The job fair will take place on February 19, 2026 from 11:00am to 3:00pm.
  • DAV sponsors over 95 in-person and virtual job fairs each year.

The players

DAV (Disabled American Veterans)

A nonprofit organization with nearly 1 million members, DAV was founded in 1920 and chartered by the U.S. Congress in 1932. DAV is dedicated to ensuring America's promise is kept to its veterans by helping them access benefits, fighting for their interests in Congress, providing employment resources, and educating the public.

RecruitMilitary®

A veteran-owned company that connects employers, franchisors, and educational institutions to America's military community, including veterans, transitioning service members, National Guard members, and military spouses.

Jeremy Yost

DAV's National Employment Director and a service-disabled Marine veteran, available to discuss veteran and military spouse hiring trends, employment resources, and job opportunities.

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What’s next

To register for the Houston Veterans Job Fair and access additional no-cost resources for veterans and their families, go to jobs.dav.org.

The takeaway

The Houston Veterans Job Fair provides a valuable opportunity for veterans, military spouses, and service members to connect with employers actively seeking to hire from the military community. By leveraging the unique talents of this talent pool, the event aims to support the employment and transition of America's heroes.