Walton Works / The BIG Hire

The 2026 BIG Hire was a huge success, with 109 students completing 255 interviews—an incredible opportunity for our students to gain real-world experience and connect with local employers.

This event serves as the culminating experience in our career awareness hiring series, building on the momentum of the Career Connections Expo and Regional Job Fair. It’s exciting to see students take the next step with confidence and professionalism—something many employers noted, along with their impressive OSHA-10 certifications.

While the focus is on Manufacturing, Construction, Health Care, and Local Government (our top four local industries), any company is welcome to participate as long as its jobs pay $15+ per hour with benefits and have a clear path to advancement. For more information, please reach out to Dessa Morris at dessa@choosewalton.com.

The 2027 event will be held at Walnut Grove High School in late April.

Thank you to our participating employers! We are grateful for your interest in our soon-to-be graduates.