Hire-A-Veteran event Wednesday

Veteran-friendly employers from around Idaho are scheduled to attend Hire-A-Veteran events this week.

The Kootenai County event is scheduled from 10 a.m. to noon Wednesday, Nov. 8 at the Post Falls local Labor office, 600 N. Thornton St.

These employers are looking to hire people with a variety of skills and are hoping to fill a diverse set of job openings including positions in Information technology, manufacturing, engineering, social work, case management, accounting, data analysis, health care, the food industry, help desk and more.

See the list of participating employers at http://labor.idaho.gov/dnn/idl/JobSeekers/VeteransServices/HireaVeteranCampaign.aspx

Veterans should bring copies of their resumes, dress to meet potential employers and have all the information needed to fill out job applications. Spouses are also welcome to attend.

Tips for writing resumes and completing job applications are available in the Maximize Your Job Search guide located on the Labor website.

Customers with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation to participate can contact Robert J. Feliciano, 208-364-7785 ext. 3624. To access the Idaho Relay Service for the deaf and hard of hearing, dial 711.