It's a down economy and jobs may be scarce, but veterans and soon-to-be civilians are in such demand that the number of job fairs just for military vets is growing.

An article in the Virginian Pilot, the paper of record for the Navy town of Norfolk, Va. says job board RecruitMilitary 1ill hold 104 career fairs this year, up from last year's 45.

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AARP Foundation and The Employment Guide are combining efforts to bring together older workers with companies who seek their talents. The Employ the Older Workers Job Fair Series, taking place in 55 cities across the country from late August through October, will give employers the opportunity to meet and interview thousands of job seekers, all age 40 and older. view article »

Bradley-Morris, Inc. (BMI), which specializes in the placement of transitioning military personnel, will hold 10 job fairs over the next two months.  BMI will bring its ConferenceHire events to cities in the West and South. The events will focus on Management / Engineering, Technician / Supervision, and Sales / Sales Management careers. view article »

Military placement firm Bradley-Morris, Inc. has set 13 job fairs for the next two months. The contingency hiring events are aimed at employers seeking military-experienced candidates in Management / Engineering, Technician / Supervision and Sales / Sales Management.

 

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Military.com, the nation’s largest military and veteran online membership organization, is joining forces with the Non Commissioned Officers Association (NCOA) to co-host Career Expos in 2009. Beginning in February, the companies will host “Military.com/NCOA Career Expos” to assist military members leaving the Armed Forces in finding jobs. Military.com is owned by Monster Worldwide.

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