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Written by Micheal Garver
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Sunday, 02 November 2008 12:50 |
Local veterans are invited to learn about and explore various career opportunities available throughout the region, as well as acquire the necessary job-search skills and resources to enter the workforce, as the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services presents the second annual Veterans Job Search Workshop and Fair at Owens Community College Nov. 4-6.
Coordinated by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services, the Veterans Job Search Workshop and Fair will be held at the college’s Workforce and Community Services on Tracy Road in Northwood. Admission is free and all veterans are encouraged to attend.
“Owens Community College’s Workforce and Community Services is proud to collaborate with the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services and assist area veterans with their career aspirations,” said Dr. Michael Bankey, Owens vice president of Workforce and Community Services. “Events such as the Veterans Job Search Workshop and Fair are great vehicles for individuals to not only learn about different employment opportunities but to seek advice from business professionals, explore the current job market and acquire important career development knowledge and skills all in three days.”
“It is a great honor to put these types of programs together for our veterans,” added Jason Brown, Veteran Intensive Services coordinator for the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services. “I can think of no better way to honor our returning troops and veterans than to provide for them opportunities to better themselves through gainful employment once they return from duty.”
Beginning at 9 a.m. Tuesday and Wednesday Nov. 4 and 5, veterans will have the opportunity to get information related to business professionalism, resume writing, interviewing and job-search skills, among other topics. The educational seminars will conclude each day at 4 p.m.
Additionally, Owens Workforce and Community Services will serve as host to a veterans job fair Thursday, Nov. 6. All veterans will have the chance to meet with local business representatives and ask them questions about their professions and respective organizations. Attendees will also be able to fill out applications for various employment opportunities. The job fair will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
More than 60 local and regional employers are expected to be in attendance, including FirstEnergy Corp., PepsiAmericas Inc., FedEx Ground, TolTest Inc., Ohio State Highway Patrol, Vaughn Industries and Schneider National Inc., among many others. In addition, Owens will have information available for those individuals interested in pursuing a college education. Those attending the job fair are encouraged to bring several copies of their resume and to dress professionally in preparation for any impromptu interviews.
The Veterans Job Search Workshop and Fair is sponsored by the Lucas County Veterans Service Commission, Tim Hortons, Michigan Institute of Aviation and Technology, Ralphies Restaurant, TRAINCO Inc., Lucas County Workforce Development Agency and Owens Community College. For more information or to register, call 419-213-6337 or 419-213-6389.
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