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San Fernando Valley VEC: Veterans Employment & Resource Expo

The San Fernando Valley | Veterans Employment Committee is a collaborative of veterans, volunteers, state, federal and nonprofit agencies and employers dedicated to assisting veterans and their families as they transition from military service to civilian life.  

On Thursday, June 9, 2011, we are hosting our 2nd Annual Veterans Employment and Resource Expo at the Department of the Army | California Army National Guard | 746th Quartermaster Battalion, located at 17330 Victory Blvd., Van Nuys, CA 91406-5498. The event begins at 10AM and concludes at 2:00PM.

Here are some of the activities scheduled for this year:

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  • Résumé Bank – We are collecting registered job seeker's resumes electronically for employer review in advance of the event.
  • On-site Interviews – Employers will have the ability/opportunity to screen job seekers during the event.  
  • Workstation/Internet Access – Job seekers can apply for positions online and print/copy cover letters and resumes.
  • Enrollment – The Veterans Administration will meet with veterans to determine their eligibility for benefits, and perform medical exams onsite.
  • Haircuts/Manicures – Western Beauty Institute will provide these services for job seekers.
  • Blood DriveProvidence Blood Center is hosting our blood drive – giving us a chance to give and help others.   

Job seekers and exhibitors/employers may register/enroll online at: http://sfvjobexpo.eventbrite.com.

Please contact us at 818.835.1229 for more information, or if you prefer, you may also write us at info@sfvvec.org. You can learn more about us at www.sfvvec.org. 

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