IowaWORKS and Home Base Iowa will shine a spotlight on the skills, leadership, and dedication that Veterans bring to Iowa’s workforce by hosting the second annual National Hire a Veteran Day Career Fair Series on Thursday, July 23rd from 1-3pm at the Iowa Army National Guard Armory located at 1000 S. Walnut Street in Mt. Pleasant.
Established in 2017, National Hire a Veteran Day encourages employers across the economy to connect with and hire Veteran talent. While the national observance is July 25th, the Iowa events will take place on July 23rd this year to best accommodate job seekers and employers.
With more than 115 employers registered across seven Iowa National Guard armory locations, this is the largest series yet. Veterans are highly encouraged to take advantage of one of the best opportunities to build new skills, identify local businesses looking to recruit their talent, and jumpstart a second career.
Home Base Iowa (HBI), the state’s premier initiative for connecting Veterans and their families with new careers after service, is playing a critical role in organizing and promoting the events. HBI’s partnership with the Iowa National Guard has been especially impactful, supporting outreach to guard members who recently returned from deployment and are now exploring the next steps in their career path.
All events are hosted at Iowa National Guard armories. Veterans, Guard members, and their families are encouraged to attend.
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