Midland, MI

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Hiring Our Heroes hiring fair, scheduled for September 7, 2012, at Midland National Guard Armory in Michigan, was committed to making this one-of–a-kind free hiring fair a win-win for employers and veteran/military spouse job seekers.

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Hiring Our Heroes hiring fair was co-sponsored locally by Midland Area, Saginaw County, Bay Area, Dearborn Area and Detroit Regional Chambers of Commerce, State of Michigan Veterans Division, Great Lakes Bay Region Michigan Works!, Michigan National Guard, the Employer Support of the Guard & Reserve (ESGR), the Department of Labor Veterans’ Employment and Training Service (DOL VETS), U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, The American Legion, United States Army Reserve, and the Guard Support Center.

September 7, 2012
12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Midland National Guard Armory
2847 Airport Road
Midland, MI  48640

For more information:  Please contact Mr. Paul Ryan, State Chair – ESGR at,
(616) 653-5213 or Paul.Ryan@53.com or Mr. Gary Aten at gary.aten@us.army.mil or (517)481-7909.

Click here to view the event flyer.
Click here to view a list of employers as of 5 September.

Resume Writing and Interview Skills Workshop

Free resume writing and interview skills workshops was held on August 23 and September 6 at the Midland VFW, 3013 Bay City Rd., Midland, MI, from 5:00-7:00 p.m.

Learn how to develop a professional resume, dress for success, answer those tough interview questions as well as the application do’s and don’ts. This project was supported by members of the Veterans Community Outreach Team, Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve, Delta College, and Human Resource Professionals from local employers.

For more information, contact Brad Blanchard at 989-513-0438 or via email at bpblanchard@yahoo.com..

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.