Legion bringing veterans job fair to New Mexico

Legion bringing veterans job fair to New Mexico

More than 50 veteran friendly employers will convene in Legion Post 13 on March 19 in Albuquerque, N.M., for a hiring fair focused specifically on finding meaningful employment for current and former military.

Employers from the public and private sectors will be on hand from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Post 13, located at 1201 N.E. Legion Rd. in Albuquerque, for the inaugural Operation Hiring Heroes Job Fair. The event is coordinated by the Legion's Department of New Mexico, the New Mexico Workforce Connection and the New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions.

No preregistration is necessary. Current military personnel, veterans and their families are welcome to attend. Attendees should come with their resumes in hand, and be prepared to network or even interview on the spot.

The event hopes to reach the veteran populations of the Albuquerque and Santa Fe areas.

Event information:

Operation Hiring Heroes Job Fair

1201 N.E. Legion Rd.

Albuquerque, NM 87102

10 a.m. - 2 p.m.