Virtual job fair for veterans to be held Tuesday

FILE – In this Sept. 22, 2021 file photo, a hiring sign is placed at a booth for prospective employers during a job fair in the West Hollywood section of Los Angeles. U.S. job growth slowed sharply last month as the highly contagious delta variant disrupted economic activity and employers struggled to find workers. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

by: Alexandra Weaver

Posted: Aug 16, 2022 / 10:48 AM EDT

Updated: Aug 16, 2022 / 10:48 AM EDT

CLARKSBURG, W.Va. (WBOY) — Disabled American Veterans (DAV) and RecruitMilitary^® are co-hosting an all-virtual job fair on Tuesday, they announced in a press release.

According to the release, more than 116 employers, from industries including construction, medical, administrative and logistics, will be there. Jobs range from entry-level to senior management.

Companies listed on the RecruitMilitary^® website’s page for this event include:

U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Federal Bureau of Prisons
Department of Homeland Security
FEMA

Honeywell
Franklin Energy
Military Sealift Command
EquipSystems
Lockheed Martin Corporation

Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores
Spectrum
The Kroger Company
Allstate Insurance Company

There will also be career counseling, resume assistance and networking opportunities, as well as support to help veterans and their families with Department of Veterans Affairs benefits and claims.

The event will take place on Tuesday, Aug. 16 from noon to 4 p.m. and is free to veterans, their spouses, active-duty military personnel and members of the National Guard and Reserve.

Click here to register for the job fair. Click here to access resources.