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Hiring Our Hero’s Event Geared Up for Employers & Job Seekers on January 24!

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Hiring Our Hero's 2013

The Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce will once again be participating in and assisting with the Hiring Our Heroes event on January 24, 2013 in partnership with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.

This is a unique and free job fair designed for both employers and veteran or military-related job seekers. The event seeks to help veterans, active duty military members, guard and reserve members, and military spouses connect with local employers and businesses who could benefit from our service men and women's expertise, training, and discipline.

Date | January 24, 2013
Time |
 12 - 3 p.m.
Location | Grand Valley National Guard Armory, 1200 44th Street SW
Cost | FREE
Registration | Click here to register as employer or job seeker... and to download additional information.

If you need assistance registering, please contact the Hiring Our Heroes staff at hiringourheroes@uschamber.com or 202.463.5807. Click here to view the event flyer.

This hiring event is being conducted by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce, the U.S. Department of Labor Veterans’ Employment and Training Service (DOL VETS), the Michigan Veterans’ Services Division, Pure Michigan Workforce Development Agency, the Michigan Committee of the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), the U.S. Army Reserve, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, The American Legion, NBC News, and other local partners.

 

More Online Tools for Veterans and Spouses!

Hiring Our Heroes has launched an online partnership with Military.com to complement face-to-face hiring fair efforts across the country. Veterans can get help writing resumes and interview tips; translating military skills, experience, and training into related civilian careers; and finding current lists of employment opportunities with military-friendly employers. Click here to get the tools you need to find your next career.

 

 

 


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