BEEVILLE (Kiii News) - Job seekers take note, a major career fair is set to take place Tuesday in Beeville. Two dozen oil and gas companies are looking to fill close to 1,000 positions.
Despite a bad economy and high levels of unemployment, there are plenty of jobs available in South Texas. The job opportunities available at this fair range from entry level to management to CDL drivers.
All of these employment opportunities are the result of the Eagle Ford Shale. Drilling and Fracking for oil and natural gas in South Texas has proven to be extremely profitable over the past couple of years. Experts say the Eagle Ford Shale is one of, if not the biggest discoveries of oil and natural gas ever to be made in North American history. That has oil and gas industry companies looking to hire.
Orlando Vasquez with the Bee County Chamber of Commerce says there are plenty of people out there looking for work.
"We've had numerous calls from people from San Antonio, Dallas, Houston area. We've even had some calls from New York, folks that are interested in relocated to South Texas working in this oil and gas industry," says Vasquez.
The job fair will be held Tuesday October 4, 2011 from 10:00 AM until 2:00 PM at the Bee County Exposition Center. That's located at 214 South FM 351. for more information visit jobnewssanantonio.com or call 210-785-9300.
Job seekers are asked to bring plenty of copies of your resume and to be ready to interview on the spot.
