Legion, Spurs team up for hiring expo
As part of a full-court press to get veterans jobs, a hiring expo will be coming to the San Antonio area in early February.
The American Legion, in conjunction with the San Antonio Spurs, U.S. Chamber of Commerce and other partners, will host a hiring expo at the AT&T Center in San Antonio Feb 3.
The event will be focused on finding meaningful employment for current and former military servicemembers and their spouses.
“These events are always very well organized, and the Chamber of Commerce always makes sure employers attending actually have jobs available right then,” said Department of Texas Adjutant William West.
The expo will start with an employment workshop from 9:30-11 a.m., where job seekers will be able to meet with a team of hiring experts.
“They will go over their résumés and prepare them for when they speak to potential employers,” said Julie Russell, Hiring Our Heroes central and southwest regional associate. “Veterans don’t always realize how valuable their skills are or how they transfer to something else, so we give them the tools they need to translate those skills into the civilian workforce.”
One-on-one mentoring sessions will also be available throughout the expo.
After the workshop, a hiring fair will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and will feature more than 80 prospective employers seeking to hire veterans and their spouses.
“This is a good opportunity for veterans to find employers who want to hire them because they see and understand the discipline, skill and leadership that comes with military service,” said West. “This is a great opportunity for those employers, too, as they are hiring from a pool of dependable and accountable people who are willing to work hard.”
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 that evening's game between the San Antonio Spurs and the New Orleans Pelicans.
To register for the event, click here.
Event information:
AT&T Center
1 AT&T Center Parkway
San Antonio, TX, 78219
9:30-11 a.m. employment workshop
11 a.m. to 2 p.m. hiring fair