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Journal-News, Hamilton, Ohio, Find A Job column [Journal-News, Hamilton, Ohio :: ](Hamilton Journal News (OH) Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) Sept. 07--A veterans-only job fair is being held Monday in Hamilton and the event's organizer can speak from personal experience about how difficult it is for veterans today to find a job. The Veterans and Military Information and Career Fair is being held Monday at Miami University Hamilton's Wilks Conference Center, at 1601 University Blvd. Local veterans, military members and National Guard reservists from throughout the area are invited to attend the free expo. It is only open to military members, veterans and their families. Armed with a 15-year career in the United States Army as a medic and a bachelor's degree, job fair organizer David Schultz said he's struggled to find a job since graduating last December. The 49-year-old Fairfield man obtained a four-year degree in health information technology, but says his lack of workplace experience with computers has made it difficult to land work in the field. "I am an applicant at my own job fair," Schultz said. The day's events include a 10 a.m. Resumes' for Linked-In workshop; a military demonstration; sponsored lunch with keynote speakers; and informational booths with hiring employers and agencies providing benefits to veterans. The event begins at 10 a.m. and lasts until 5 p.m. Attendees interested in participating in the workshop and lunch need to pre-register online at www.vettechexpo.com. Job seekers can attend anytime between 12:30 p.m. and 5 p.m. to meet with employers and organizations. Nearly 50 employers and veterans' agencies are registered to be there including Butler County Veterans Service Commission, OhioMeansJobs-Butler County, Military Veterans Resource Center and others. Participating companies represent the information technology, management, finance, manufacturing and transportation industries and include Speedway, U.S. Bank and Target. "The employers said they are seeking military-trained people because of the military discipline and attributes military people have," such as being on time, multi-tasking, handling stress and leadership skills, Schultz said. Lunchtime guest speaker Army Guard Employment Officer Lt. Col. Ryan Ruehle will talk about the military's employment and job programs, Schultz said. Also, Ryan Lippe, consumer educator for Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine's office will discuss scams that are targeting veterans and what to avoid. "It's not just a job fair, it's an information fair," Schultz said. Schultz is one of approximately 26,000 veterans living in Butler County, according to U.S. Census data. There are an estimated 16,000 veterans in Warren County. In 2010, he was one of the people to start the Student Veterans Association at Miami Regionals campuses' in Hamilton, Middletown and West Chester Twp. "There were no veteran job fairs in the county" and he says he wants to try to help to local veterans connect with local companies. ___ (c)2014 the Journal-News (Hamilton, Ohio) Visit the Journal-News (Hamilton, Ohio) at www.journal-news.com Distributed by MCT Information Services |