U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation will present 2016 Hiring Our Heroes - New York, NY on April 21, 2016 at 69th  Regiment Lexington Avenue Armory, 68 Lexington Avenue & 26th Street, New York, NY 10010.

A Free Hiring Fair for Veterans, Transitioning  Service Members, and Military Spouses.

Registration 

Employers must register for FREE at HiringOurHeroes.org/events

Job Seekers register for FREE at HiringOurHeroes.org/events.  You can upload resumes to be viewed by employers ahead of the event.

Event Schedule

8:30 AM - Employment Workshop
9:00 AM - Brunch and Learn
10:30 AM–1:30 PM - Hiring Fair

Hiring Our Heroes Employment Workshop

Hiring Our Heroes Employment Workshop is led by HR and workforce professionals and covers a variety of topics including resume 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 you develop an elevator pitch, participate in a mock interview, and create a more effective resume.

Best Practices in Veteran Recruitment Brunch and Learn

Employers are invited to attend a Brunch & Learn sponsored by USAA prior to the hiring fair.  Our trainers will provide insight on how to brand your company as military friendly, how to find the right veteran talent, and how to keep them engaged in your work force.  Brunch will be served—free for employers, recruiters and HR professionals.

Hiring Our Heroes Employers List

Hiring Our Heroes local partners include: Manhattan Chamber of Commerce, Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce, NYC Mayor's Office of Veterans' Affairs, New York National Guard, Team Red, White and Blue, Workforce 1 Industrial & Transportation Career Center, NYS Department of Labor.

For registration questions, please email kpoynton@uschamber.com or call 202-617-6806.