National Rent-a-Veterans Day Military Jobs and Resources FairNational Rent-a-Veterans Day Military Jobs and Resources Fair Date: Thursday, July 25, 2024 Time: 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM Location: Mt. Tahoma High School, 4634 S. 74th St., Tacoma Who: * Active duty military members * National Guard members * Reservists * Veterans * Department of Defense employees * Family members of military personnel What: * Job fair with over 60 private and government employers * Information on resources and support for the military community Employers: * YesVets members recognized for hiring veterans * Full-time and part-time positions available Services: * Resume and interview skills workshops by WorkSource experts * Hilton Honors Military Program for out-of-town attendees Registration: * Register online in advance or at the door * Pre-registration allows for resume posting and scheduling of employer appointments Preparation: * Practice your personal pitch and have your resume ready * Dress professionally Parking: * Free parking available Contact Information: * Registration questions: [email protected] * General inquiries: [email protected]
The military community is invited to meet recruiters from more than 60 private and government employers at a physical job and information fair.
The event is free and open to members and family members of all branches of the military: active duty, National Guard, reservists and veterans, as well as Department of Defense employees.
Full-time and part-time positions are available. Participating employers are YesVets members, who are recognized for hiring veterans. Job search experts from WorkSource are available to help participants improve their resumes and interview skills.
View a list of participating employers, aid organizations and open vacancies (PDF, 162 KB).
WHAT: National Rent-a-Veterans Day Military Jobs and Resources Fair.
WHEN: Thursday, July 25, 2024 from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
WHERE: Mt. Tahoma High School, 4634 S. 74e St., Tacoma.
“Thanks to YesVets, thousands of veterans are connected to meaningful careers after their military service,” said David Puente, director of the Washington Department of Veterans Affairs. “We are excited to meet many of our YesVets employers at the job fair and to continue our work connecting veterans to their ‘second mission.’”
“We are so pleased to continue our partnership with the YesVets campaign,” said Cami Feek, commissioner of the Department of Employment Security. “This event brings together dozens of employers and resource providers focused on saying ‘Yes’ to supporting our military community.”
Registration and instructions for job seekers:
- Register online in advance or at the door. If you pre-register, you can post your resume online and schedule appointments with potential employers.
- Prepare yourself. Practice your pitch to summarize your skills, experience, and career goals. Have your resume available. You can print it out on the spot.
- Register for the Hilton Honors Military Program If you live more than 50 miles from Mt. Tahoma High School and want to stay at a nearby hotel, you can earn points that are valid for free or discounted hotel stays. Learn more about Hilton Honors. Visit your nearest WorkSource center to register.
- Parking is free.
To ask?
For questions regarding registration, please contact [email protected].
For general questions about the Jobs and Resources Fair, please contact the Employment Security Department at [email protected].
