Macomb Matters October 2014 Job Fair

U.S. Chamber to host Hiring Our Heroes Job Fair for veterans and military spouses in Macomb County

Event connects veterans and military spouses with businesses ready to hire

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation will host Hiring Our Heroes – Macomb County, a hiring fair for veterans and military spouses. Dozens of employers are expected to participate with jobs available for veterans and military spouses of all ranks and levels of experience. Companies range from America's biggest employers to dozens of small companies from the region. The event will also include a free Hiring Our Heroes employment workshop focused on resume writing, interview skills and job search techniques for all military members and their spouses.

Since Hiring Our Heroes began in March 2011, more than 1,500 companies have hired 24,000 veterans and military spouses as a result of more than 790 hiring fairs. In March 2012, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and Capital One launched Hiring 500,000 Heroes, a national campaign to engage the business community in committing to hire half a million veterans and military spouses by the end of 2014. Thus far, more than 1,400 businesses of all sizes have pledged to hire 460,000 heroes toward this goal. To date, 275,000 hires have been confirmed toward this goal.