WACO, Texas (KWTX) - Workforce Solutions for the Heart of Texas and partner agencies hosted a veterans hiring and resource fair Friday at the McLennan County Workforce Solutions Center in Waco, aiming to connect military-connected job seekers with veteran-friendly employers and support services.

The event ran from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 1416 S. New Road and featured about 30 employers with hundreds of openings, offering attendees the chance to meet one-on-one with recruiters and apply for jobs on-site for immediate consideration.

Organizers said the fair was geared toward veterans, active-duty service members and spouses, but was also open to the general public."Today is actually our Veterans Hiring and Resource Fair," said Jose Palacios, director of business and industry initiatives at Workforce Solutions for the Heart of Texas.