Congressman Glenn Nye (D-Va 2nd) is at this moment hosting his First Annual Hampton Roads Veterans Job Fair in Norfolk bringing together local employers, job counselors, and veterans who are looking for work. The response has greatly exceeded expectations in a region that is faring better than most during this economic downturn. One of Nye's focuses in Washington has been bills to help create jobs for veterans. He said this job fair is another way to help bring veterans together with employers to start creating jobs in Hampton Roads now.“Our veterans leave the military with skills and experience that can be incredibly valuable in the private sector. A lot of business owners in Hampton Roads are veterans themselves, so they know the value of hiring other vets.” -- Congressman Nye.
The event will also feature the world premiere screening of a new documentary about veterans struggling to find jobs after returning home from Iraq and Afghanistan. It is a new episode of the In Their Boots documentary series about veterans readjusting to life at home after returning from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. The episode, Vets for Hire, tells the story of three veterans struggling to find work after leaving the military. The film also discusses Congressman Nye’s work to pass legislation to create a national network of Veterans Business Centers to help veterans start and run their own businesses.
Cross posted at Blue Commonwealth
