Hiring Our Heroes Job Fair For Veterans And Military Spouses

DENVER (CBS4)- The U.S. Chamber of Commerce's National Chamber Foundation and Recruit Military will host "Hiring Our Heroes – Denver," a hiring fair for veterans and military spouses on Thursday.

More than 60 employers are expected to participate with jobs available for veterans and military spouses of all ranks and levels of experience Companies range from America's biggest employers to small companies from across the state.

The event will include a free GE employment workshop that features one-on-one mentoring sessions on resume building, resume writing, and interviewing techniques for all job-seeking veterans and service member participants.

Since its launch in March 2011, Hiring Our Heroes has held more than 260 hiring fairs nationwide, helping more than 10,400 veterans and military spouses find employment.

Thursday's event is also part of Hiring 500,000 Heroes, a national campaign announced by the U.S. Chamber, National Chamber Foundation, and Capital One, to engage the business community in committing to hire 500,000 veterans and military spouses by the end of 2014.

Hiring Our Heroes: Thursday, September 13, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. at
Sports Authority Field at Mile High, 1701 Bryant Street

Interested job seekers should register in advance. Walk-in job seekers are allowed but veterans must provide military ID.

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