February 5, 2015

“Hiring Our Heroes” Job Fair

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I would like to alert you to an upcoming “Hiring Our Heroes” job fair being held on Wednesday, February 11, 2015 at Hartford’s Lyceum.
The job fair is for veteran job seekers, active duty military members, guard and reserve members, and military spouses.
It will run from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The Lyceum is located at 227 Lawrence St. in Hartford.
For more information on registering as a job seeker or employer please click here.

Job seekers can upload a résumé before the event for pre-screening by hiring managers and employers.
The official event information is below:
Hiring Our Heroes

Wednesday, February 11, 2015 – 10:00am to 1:00pm

The Lyceum, 227 Lawrence Street
Hartford, CT 06106
Registration

Job Seekers, Employers, and Service Organizations: Click here to register.

Why register? Job seekers can upload their résumés to be viewed by employers ahead of the event.

If you have any other questions, please visit the FAQ page or email: hiringourheroes@uschamber.com.
Best Practices in Veteran Recruitment Lunch & Learn

Employers are invited to attend a “Best Practices in Veteran Recruitment Lunch & Learn” sponsored by USAA from 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. prior to the hiring fair. Trainers will provide insight on how to brand your company as military friendly, how to find the right veteran talent, and how to keep them engaged in your workforce. Brunch will be served and it’s free for employers, recruiters and HR professionals.
Must register as an employer above.
This hiring event is being conducted by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, the Hartford Area Chamber of Commerce, the Connecticut National Guard, the Connecticut Department of Labor, the Connecticut Employer Support of the Guard & Reserve (ESGR), the U. S. Department of Labor Veterans Employment and Training Service (DOL VETS), U. S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Goodwill Industries International, The American Legion, and other local partners.
Please share this information with anyone who may be interested. I hope this has been helpful.