JobsFriday, November 13
Goodwill held its third annual veterans hiring event at the National Infantry Museum
The Today in Columbus team
If you're a veteran or military spouse hunting for work, Goodwill Southern Rivers has a place to start. It held its third annual veterans hiring event Thursday, and community members could connect with employers and resources too.
“When someone has given years of their life to the country and now transitioning to a new phase of life, it can be challenging.”
The hiring event was set for 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
National Infantry Museum, 1775 Legacy Way
- 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.Hiring event
- Date
- Thu., Nov. 12
- Cost
- Free
Source: WRBL
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| When | What |
|---|---|
| 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Hiring event |
| Date | Thu., Nov. 12 |
| Cost | Free |
The Goodwill career center helps anyone, not just veterans. Goodwill's veterans services manager said it can take someone without a resume and get them hired within a month. Goodwill also offers workshops that help veterans explain their military experience to hiring managers. The day was also a community event to honor veterans, active-duty members and families.
- Career center: Cross Country Drive, behind the Publix on Macon Road
- Event hours: planned for 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., free to the public
- Event address: 1775 Legacy Way
The hiring event offered five ways to connect
| Option | What it offered |
|---|---|
| Support | Veteran and family organizations |
| Training | Education and training programs |
| Jobs | Career and job placement services |
| Employers | Hiring employers on site |
| Applications | On-site applications and interviews |
Source: WRBL