Job fairs coming to ballparks in Detroit, Atlanta

Job fairs coming to ballparks in Detroit, Atlanta

Hiring Our Heroes job expos return to major league ballparks this month.

The American Legion, in conjunction with Major League Baseball’s Detroit Tigers, U.S. Chamber of Commerce and others will host a hiring expo at Comerica Park in Detroit on Friday, July 15.

On July 28, MLB’s Atlanta Braves will host a hiring expo at Turner Field in Atlanta in conjunction with The Legion, U.S. Chamber of Commerce and others.

The events are focused on finding employment for current and former military servicemembers and their spouses.

Both expos begin with an employment workshop from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., where job seekers will be able to meet with a team of hiring experts.

These Hiring Our Heroes employment workshops are led by HR and workforce professionals and cover a variety of topics including résumé building, networking, and interview tips, taking into account the job seeker's military background and lifestyle. Hiring Our Heroes digital tools are also integrated into the workshop curriculum. Immediately following the workshop, volunteer career coaches will help attendees develop an elevator pitch, participate in a mock interview, and create a more effective résumé.

After the workshop, a hiring fair will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and will feature prospective employers seeking to hire veterans and their spouses.

Current military personnel, veterans and their families are welcome to attend. Attendees should come with their résumés in hand, and be prepared to network or even interview on the spot.

No registration is necessary; however, registering for the event allows job seekers to upload their résumés to be viewed by employers ahead of time. All registered veterans and military spouses are also eligible to receive up to two free tickets to attend games that evening. The July 15 game will see the Tigers hosting the Kansas City Royals; on July 28, the Braves face the Philadelphia Phillies.

To register for the Detroit event, click here.

To register for the Atlanta event, click here.

Event information:

July 15

Comerica Park

2100 Woodward Ave.

Detroit, MI 48201

9:30-11 a.m. employment workshop

11 a.m.-2 p.m. hiring fair

July 28

Turner Field

755 Hank Aaron Drive SE

Atlanta, GA 30315

9:30-11 a.m. employment workshop

11 a.m.-2 p.m. hiring fair