Pittsburgh hosting job fair for veterans, servicemembers

Pittsburgh hosting job fair for veterans, servicemembers

Next week’s Hiring Our Heroes job expo in Pennsylvania will cover the bases for servicemembers, veterans and military spouses as well as employers seeking employees with military backgrounds.

The American Legion, in conjunction with Major League Baseball’s Pittsburgh Pirates, U.S. Chamber of Commerce and others will host a hiring expo at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, May 3.

The event will be focused specifically on finding employment for current and former military servicemembers and their spouses.

The expo kicks off 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.

This Hiring Our Heroes employment workshop is led by HR and workforce professionals and covers 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.

At the same time, a brunch and learn for employers will provide insight on how to brand one’s company as military friendly, how to find the right veteran talent, and how to keep them engaged in the workforce. Breakfast will be served and is free for employers, recruiters, and HR professionals.

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 that evening's game between the Rangers and the Chicago Cubs.

To register for the event, click here.

Event information:

PNC Park

115 Federal St.

Pittsburgh, PA 15212

9:30-11 a.m. employment workshop

9:30-11 a.m. employer brunch & learn

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

Hiring Our Heroes and The American Legion are working with Major League Baseball, the NBA and the NHL to provide servicemembers, veterans and military spouses with employment opportunities and education through a series of hiring expos across the country.

Already this year, events across the country have brought thousands of servicemembers and veterans in contact with hundreds of employers who know how valuable those with military experience can be to their companies.