Indiana American Legion To Host Major Job Fair For Vets

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind – The Indiana American Legion will be hosting a job fair for veterans on Saturday January 12th. 

The resource fair is to provide a resource for veterans looking to further their career opportunities, create an opportunity for veterans to learn about benefits and gain helpful information to assist with navigating the Veterans Affairs claims process. 

The event will be free to all veterans and their families and will be held at the Marriot East Hotel (7202 E 21st St, Indianapolis, IN 46219) from 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. 

There will be services and representatives from:

 

Indiana Department of Transportation – Offering state-wide employment opportunities for veterans.

 

First Financial Bank – Offering financial education/promoting programs tailored to assist veterans.

 

U.S. Cold Storage – Offering employment opportunities at entry level positions, competitive wages with Veterans preferential hiring.

 

Operation: Job Ready Vets – Offering on-site resume and job search assistance.

 

Department Service Office – Offering on-site Veterans Affairs claims assistance.

 

 

The American Legion Department of Indiana is comprised of more than 77,000 military service veterans who have served honorably during times of conflict in defense of their nation and has been active within Indiana since 1919. 

The Indiana American Legion has represented veterans from every major conflict since World War II to Iraq and Afghanistan within its membership. 

The Indiana Legion provides representation to 63,000 of the 87,500 service-connected disabled veterans in Indiana for entitled Veterans Affairs benefits, making up 71 percent of the claims work in the state, bringing back more than 385 million a year to the Hoosier economy, free of charge, regardless of membership.

 

American Legion Job Fair