Operation: Hire a Hoosier Veteran Career Fair

OPERATION: HIRE A HOOSIER VETERAN CAREER FAIR

Indianapolis, IN – The sixth annual “Operation: Hire a Hoosier Veteran” Career Fair will take place on Wednesday, April 18, 2012 from 10:00am to 3:00pm at Stout Field (Building 9), 2002 S. Holt Road in Indianapolis, Indiana. We anticipate over 130 Employers will be participating in the event. The goal of the career fair is to share the wealth of skills and talents our Veterans can provide to employers in the state of Indiana.
Who can participate in the Career Fair?

All Service Members and Veterans are invited to participate.
• Please pre-register at www.inesgr.org
• Please bring picture identification
• Bus line accessible
• Dress for Success and bring plenty of up-to-date resumes

All employers who have open positions are invited to "apply" for participation.
• This is a complimentary event
• Application for registration will start in late January 2012
• Employer confirmations will be completed by April 1, 2012
• Please apply at: www.inesgr.org
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Career Fair Preparation Workshops
Ball State/IUPUI/MFRI- Operation Hire a Hoosier Vet Career Prep Workshop
Date: April 4, 2012 from 9:00am until 4:00pm
Location: 38th Infantry Division National Guard Armory, 3912 W. Minnesota Street, Indianapolis.
Services: resume assistance, interview training, networking, light breakfast and lunch will be provided.
*For more information about the workshop and to register for the event, please visit http://hireahoosiervetprepworkshop.eventbrite.com a>

Work One- Region 5 Veterans Workshop
Date: February 29, 2012
Location: 2154 Intelliplex Dr. Shelbyville, Indiana 46176
Time: 9:00am-11:00am and 1:00pm-3:00pm.

Work One - "Vet to Vet" Job Club
Date: Held every Thursday, 1:00pm-3:00pm, January 19, 2012- April 12, 2012
Location: Work One West-805 Beachway Dr. Ste. #110 Indianapolis, Indiana 46224

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Application Letter

January 2012
Your company has been invited to apply for participation in the sixth annual “Operation: Hire a Hoosier Vet Career Fair” on Wednesday April 18, 2012 from 10:00am to 3:00pm. Our goal is to share the wealth of skills and talents our Veterans and Servicemembers can provide you, the employer. The career fair will take place at Stout Field 2002 S. Holt Road Indianapolis, IN 46241 in Building #9.

Employers who are selected will receive complimentary services which includes: one 8’ by 10’ exhibit booth with draped 6' table for display materials, two chairs and a booth identification sign. Breakfast snacks, box lunches and drinks will also be provided to the vendors. We ask all employers to set up prior to the start of the event. Doors will open for set up at 7:15am on the day of the career fair. Private interview space will also be available on-site.
Please note:
• Event is being held in an airplane hangar; therefore electrical outlets are at a minimum. For those who request electrical outlets we will do our best to accommodate but cannot guarantee electrical access, please bring extension cords per your individual need.
• Please dress according to weather, it can be drafty in building #9.
• NO INTERNET capability available, PLEASE BE PREPARED TO BRING PAPER APPLICATIONS FOR JOB SEEKERS TO FILL OUT.
• We are actively seeking employers who will be recruiting and hiring Veterans/Servicemembers on-site the day of the event.

We request you act quickly (by March 21, 2012). Employer selection and registrations will be confirmed by April 1, 2012. Details and instructions concerning directions to the event site, parking, etc, will be sent with your registration confirmation prior to the career fair. If you are unable to attend, but would like to remain on our mailing list, please complete and send the form along with any additional information about your organization. Employers who apply after March 21, 2012 will be placed on a waiting list for potential openings.

We hope to see you on April 18, 2012 and look forward to partnering in providing career opportunities to our Servicemembers and Veterans who have bravely and honorably served our country.

Should you have any questions, please contact www.inesgr.org for more information.
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Sincerely,
Operation: Hire a Hoosier Veteran Committee Members
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