Boston, MA

The Boston Red Sox are proud to host a Hiring our Heroes Opportunity Fair for all military job seekers from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m on Thursday, May 23, 2013.

This hiring event is conducted with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce; Massachusetts Committee, Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR); JobNet Career Boston; and The Massachusetts Department of Labor and Workforce Development. This exclusive hiring fair is open ONLY to active duty military, veterans, members of the National Guard and reserve components, and military spouses. THERE IS NO COST TO ATTEND.

JOB-SEEKERS WHO PRE-REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT WILL BE ISSUED A COMPLIMENTARY GAME TICKET for the evening match-up between the Boston Red Sox and the Cleveland Indians.  When checking in for this event, you will be given your admission ticket. While you are an honored guest at this sporting event, acceptance of this ticket means that you accept all of the terms of attendance at the game in accordance of the rules of Fenway Park. If attendance exceeds expectations, we cannot guarantee ticket availability, so register early!

YOU WILL BE ASKED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF MILITARY SERVICE, whether this be a VA benefits card, DD-214, active military ID, etc. Please make sure you bring this with you. If you bring a DD-214 or other paperwork that does not include a photo, please make sure you also bring photo ID.

Job-seeker registration and service verification will begin starting at 9:30 a.m. in advance of admission to the hiring fair. The hiring fair will run from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Please plan accordingly - you will not be able to stay at the venue between the time the hiring fair closes and the time the gates open for admission to the game that evening.

May 23, 2013
10 am to 2 pm
Fenway Park
4 Yawkey Way
Boston, MA 02215

Registration
Job seekers click here.
Employers click here.
For registration questions, please contact us at hiringourheroes@uschamber.com or 202-463-5807
Click here to view the event flyer.

Hiring Our Heroes Employment Workshop

The Hiring Our Heroes employment workshop consists of a classroom session beginning at noon followed by HR professionals  conducting one-on-one mentoring sessions with all pre-registered participants.  Mentoring sessions focus on resume building, resume writing, and interviewing techniques for all job-seeking veteran and service member participants.

Interested candidates must complete the FREE electronic pre-registration in order to participate.  A maximum of 50 participants will be accepted for the full workshop.  Once the pre-registered candidates have their coaching sessions, the opportunity may be available for “walk ins” to have a coaching session through the end of the Fair (depending on availability).  Please sign up here.

Online Tools for Veterans and Spouses

Hiring Our Heroes has launched an online partnership with Military.com to complement our face to face hiring fair efforts across the country.  Veterans can get help writing resumes and interview tips; translating military skills, experience, and training into related civilian careers; and finding current lists of employment opportunities with military-friendly employers. Click below to get the tools you need to find your next career.