Hiring event for veterans scheduled

The Texas Workforce Commission, in partnership with 28 local workforce development boards and the Texas Veterans Commission, will host veterans hiring fairs in 29 cities throughout Texas on Thursday, Nov. 8. TWC’s seventh annual Hiring Red, White & You! statewide hiring fair is a joint initiative supported by the Office of the Governor, the Texas Medical Center and the Texas Veterans Commission to connect veterans and their spouses in Texas with employers who are seeking veterans’ exceptional skills.

The multi-city event is designed to assist veterans, service members and their spouses as they seek their next career opportunity. This is an excellent opportunity for employers to meet our veterans and realize their value in the workforce in a face-to-face environment. The Texas Veterans Commission is preparing veterans for these hiring fairs by assisting them with applications and résumés, interviewing techniques, as well as one-on-one counseling services. Employers who hire veterans may be eligible for the Work Opportunity Tax Credit, which allows employers to receive up to $9,600 on federal business income or payroll tax benefits when they hire from certain qualified groups of veterans. Information on how employers and job seekers can participate in Hiring Red, White & You! hiring fairs may be found at texasworkforce.org. The Brownwood Texas Workforce Commission Office is located at 2202 U.S. 377.

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