Lincoln, NE

Thank you for joining us April 2nd, 2013 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, for a job fair for veteran job seekers, active duty military members, guard and reserve members, and military spouses, at the Lancaster Event Center, 4100 North 84th Street, Lincoln, NE  68507.  This event was a one-of-a-kind FREE hiring fair for both employers and job seekers.

Employers and job seekers were strongly encouraged to pre-register for FREE. Walk-ins were welcome but space is not guaranteed.

This U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation sponsored hiring event was conducted by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, the Department of Labor Veterans' Employment and Training Service (DOL VETS), U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, the Nebraska Committee of the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), Nebraska Department of Labor, NE Chamber of Commerce, NBC News, and other local partners.

April 2, 2013
10 am to 2 pm
Lancaster Event Center
4100 North 84th Street
Lincoln, NE 68507

Click here to view the event flyer.
Click here to view a list of employers as of 26 March.

Hiring Our Heroes Employment Workshop

The Hiring Our Heroes employment workshop consisted of a classroom session beginning one hour prior to the hiring fair followed by HR professionals conducting one-on-one mentoring sessions with all pre-registered participants. Mentoring sessions focused on resume building; resume writing, and interviewing techniques for all job-seeking veteran and service member participants.

Interested candidates must have completed the FREE electronic pre-registration in order to participate.  A maximum of 50 participants were accepted for the full workshop.  Once the pre-registered candidates had their coaching sessions, the opportunity was available for “walk ins” to have a coaching session through the end of the fair (depending on availability).

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.