Fort Carson, CO Wounded Warrior Workshop

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce's Hiring Our Heroes partnered with Hire Heroes USA and the USO to present a workship for wounded, ill, and injured servicemembers, their spouses, and their caregivers in Fort Carson on May 9.  The event was held at the Colorado Springs DoubleTree by Hilton Hotels.

Dress Code: Business Casual – Khakis, Button Up, Polo Shirt, or Nice Jeans
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch Provided
What to Bring: Laptop if available, NCOER’s or OER’s, previous resumes
TO REGISTER, contact:  Justin Widhalm at 719.235.3980 or jwidhalm@uso.org or Shauna Van Buren at 571. 535.0606 or svanburen@uso.org

Workshop Schedule:
0900 – 0930 – Hire Heroes USA Introduction and Strategic Planning Class
0930 – Break (Participant registration with Hire Heroes USA)
0945 – 1030 – Interview Class and Value Proposition
1030 - Break
1030 – 1145 – STAR Responses/ Value Proposition Practical Application
1150 – 1200 – Mock Interview Sign Up
1200 – 1300 – Lunch
1300 – 1530 – Mock Interviews 
1530 – Final Thoughts

Click here to view the event flyer.

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.