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VETS News Release: [10/12/2006]
Contact Name: Mike Biddle
Phone Number: 202-693-4676 or x5051
Release Number: 06-1731-NAT

U.S. Secretary of Labor Invites Employer Participation in First National Veterans Employment Summit in Norfolk, Va.

Nov. 9th Summit to Include HireVetsFirst Job Fair

WASHINGTON — U.S. Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao today invited employers and hiring executives from across the country to participate in the first-ever National Veterans Employment Summit to be held Nov. 9 at the Scope Arena in Norfolk, Va.

"Today's veterans are talented, disciplined, results-oriented and skilled workers ready to reconnect with America's civilian workforce," said Secretary Chao. "They were there for us. Now it's our turn to be there for them. Matching veterans with employers looking for highly skilled and accomplished workers is a win-win for everyone."

The one-day summit will team senior hiring personnel from businesses across the nation with senior government officials to examine recruitment, retention, and leadership strategies for employers to take advantage of veterans' skills in the workforce. The summit will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. and attendance is free. Employers and human resource personnel wishing to attend the summit can register at: www.hirevetsfirst.gov/summit.

Veterans and transitioning service members are encouraged to register and attend the HireVetsFirst Job Fair, which will be held in conjunction with the summit. The job fair will run from noon to 4 p.m., with registration and pre-fair resume assistance available online at: www.hirevetsfirst.gov/jobfair.

Some 65 companies are expected to have recruiting booths at the job fair.

Both events will be held in the Norfolk Scope Arena, 201 E. Brambleton Avenue in Norfolk.

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