Recruiting Former Military Personnel

• North Country Chamber of Commerce
• 3.24.16 - 3.24.16
• 8:30 AM - 11:00 AM
• Member: $10.00 / Non-Member: $20.00

Recruiting Former Military Personnel:

Tapping Into Local & National Networks For Your Full Range of Workforce Needs

Did you know?

• At Fort Drum alone, approximately 400 soldiers are transitioning out of the Army on a monthly basis.
• These soldiers possess a wide range of technical skills and professional degrees: including welding and mechanical skills, computer skills, management experience, and professional engineering degrees.
• The Army has work experience programs (similar to internships) that can provide soldiers with time to work in your business, at no cost to you, before they leave military service.
• Established programs and networks for connecting with this workforce include:

o   On-post career fairs

o   Themed mini-fairs and Industry Briefs

o   Veterans Employment Center

o   and more

Presenters:

 Lorrie Guler, Transition Services Manager at Fort Drum

 Mike Stout, Transition Services Specialist at Fort Drum

 George Birth, VA Benefits Advisor for the Veterans Employment Center

• Registration fee includes cost of meals/refreshments. 
• Cancellation must be received 3 days before day of seminar & no shows will be charged!