Veterans Career Fair and Business Opportunity Summit Scheduled
Veteran from across the region will gather in Martinsburg Thursday for the Veterans Career Fair and Business Opportunity Summit. Organizers held a press conference Tuesday to go over the highlights of the event, which will aid veterans in finding employment and identifying business opportunities. National Employment Officer for the Military Order of the Purple Heart Don Nichols said he has always thought the VA had the capacity to hold events on this scale, and he hopes the model can be used in other areas of the country as well.
One of the hardships right now has been the downturn in the economy. Vocational Rehab Specialist for the Domiciliary Care for Homeless Veterans Robin Wilson was credited with much of the organization behind the event. She said despite fewer private sector businesses participating they still have around forty businesses participating on Thursday, including representatives from educational institutions, service providers and the government.
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The event is scheduled for Thursday June 25th at the VA Medical Center in martinbsurg from 9:30am until 3:00pm.