Since its launch in March 2011, Hiring Our Heroes has been able to help more than 100,000 veterans and military spouses find meaningful employment.
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Job fair for vets, military spouses is Thursday
ASHEVILLE -The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation will host Hiring Our Heroes, a hiring fair for veterans and military spouses, on Thursday.
Several employers are expected to participate with jobs available for veterans and military spouses of all ranks and levels of experience. Companies range from America's biggest employers to dozens of small companies from the region.
The fair will be 9 a.m.-noon Thursday at Asheville Army Reserve Center, 224 Louisiana Ave.
Interested job seekers should register for free at hoh.greatjob.net. Walk-in job seekers are allowed (veterans must provide proof of service).
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