A career fair for veterans held in San Francisco today hosted a steady stream of attendees who reported cautious optimism, despite months-long job searches. San Francisco resident Diego Rangel repaired helicopters in Germany during the Carter administration and picked up considerable cooking skills in the Army reserves. "I'm optimistic about staying in the hospitality industry," he said. However, he was also considering an apprenticeship as an electrician. More than 30 schools, agencies and potential employers participated in the fair, which debuted last year. Every employer present, from Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory to the San Francisco Police Department, has actual job openings. More>
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
CAREER FAIR CONNECTS VETERANS TO JOB OPPORTUNITIES
A career fair for veterans held in San Francisco today hosted a steady stream of attendees who reported cautious optimism, despite months-long job searches. San Francisco resident Diego Rangel repaired helicopters in Germany during the Carter administration and picked up considerable cooking skills in the Army reserves. "I'm optimistic about staying in the hospitality industry," he said. However, he was also considering an apprenticeship as an electrician. More than 30 schools, agencies and potential employers participated in the fair, which debuted last year. Every employer present, from Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory to the San Francisco Police Department, has actual job openings. More>
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