WILMINGTON, Del. — U.S. Senator Chris Coons and Wilmington University today announced the details of Operation Success: Welcome Home — a job fair for veterans set for Saturday, April 21st from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Wilmington University in the auditorium of the Doberstein Admissions Center in New Castle. The event will convene employers ready to hire talented men and women who have proven leadership and technical skills gained in their military service. Veterans are encouraged to register online at www.opsuccess.com.
“The men and women who serve in our armed forces come home with unique skills and tested leadership experience, bringing immense value to the employers who hire them,” Senator Coons said. “In talking with veterans, military leaders, business leaders, and government officials — as well as with business owners — it became clear that one of the best things we could do was simply to create opportunities for these employers to meet these talented Americans. I am pleased to partner with Wilmington University for Operation Success: Welcome Home to put our veterans in the same room with employers ready to help them return to the civilian workforce.”
“Over the years Wilmington University has been proud to salute the many men and women who serve our country,” said University President Dr. Jack P. Varsalona. “So often these veterans come home from service unaware of the great resources available to them, including the many educational benefits. Last year our University hosted Operation Success, an event for military, veterans and their families. We received such great feedback that we plan to host the event every year. This year, thanks to the overwhelming support of Senator Chris Coons, we are happy to announce a job fair portion of this outreach event.”
Operation Success: Welcome Home attendees will have the opportunity to speak with federal and private sector organizations and companies that currently have positions available for veterans. The April 21st event will also provide veterans with other information on topics including: education benefits, support for military children, healthcare and mental health resources, family services, and spousal support and employment.
For more information on Operation Success: Welcome Home visit www.opsuccess.com or email Jim Webb, Military Affairs Coordinator at Wilmington University: james.s.webb@wilmu.edu.
In August 2011, Senator Coons convened a panel of Delaware’s top experts on veterans to discuss ideas for boosting hiring. In May 2011, Senator Coons introduced the Hire America’s Heroes Act, which addressed many of the issues America’s veterans face as they re-enter the civilian workforce.
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