Knoxville will be host to two large Veteran Job Fairs/Hiring Fairs in October.  Please see that attached event flyers for all the details!  Unit Commanders, please forward onto your unit personnel and place a few copies in personnel gathering area in your facilities.  Both of these events are FREE and are for veteran/military spouses as well.

 

PAYCHECKS FOR PATRIOTS (sponsored by the TN Department of Labor and Workforce Development):

When: Thursday, Oct 1

Time: 10 AM – 2 PM

Where: Wallace Memorial Baptist Church

           701 Merchants Rd. (North Knoxville)

          Knoxville, TN  37912

What is it:  Over 200 Veteran Friendly employers are looking to hire military-grade, full-time employees

To register and view the full list of participating employers go to http://www.tn.gov/workforce/article/tn-paychecks-for-patriots

 

HIRING OUR HEROES (sponsored by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce)

When: Wednesday, Oct. 7

Time: 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM; Employment workshop begins at 8:30 AM – workshop for job seekers that focuses on resume writing, tips for successfully navigating hiring fairs, military skills                                          translation and interviewing skills.

What is it:  A free hiring fair for Veterans, Transitioning Service Members, and Military Spouses.

Job Seekers please register to attend at http://www.uschamberfoundation.org/hiring-our-heroes

Employers must register as well at http://www.uschamberfoundation.org/hiring-our-heroes

For registration questions, please email [log in to unmask] or call 202-463-5807

 

Regards,

 

Patrice Collins

Board Member and Admin Support for ETMAC-East Tennessee Military Affairs Council

Economic Development Assistant

Knoxville Chamber | 17 Market Square,  Suite 201 | Knoxville, TN 37902

865-246-2646 [log in to unmask]

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