Governor Cuomo Announces More Than 350 Jobs Available for Veterans on Long Island
75 Employers Expected at Farmingdale Hire Our Heroes Job Fair for Veterans
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo recently announced that the New York National
Guard will host a U.S. Chamber of Commerce Hiring Our Heroes Job Fair
at the Farmingdale Armed Forces Reserve Center at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday,
April 13. A total of 75 employers offering more than 350 jobs to veterans
and their families will participate in the event.
“New York is forever grateful to the brave men and women who have
sacrificed so much for this state and this nation – and connecting
Long Island veterans with businesses from across the region is one small
way to thank them for their service,”
Governor Cuomo said. “I encourage all members of the armed services and their spouses
to visit the Long Island Hiring Our Heroes Job Fair and see what opportunities
are available to them.”
The Hiring Our Heroes job fair will feature 75 businesses from across
the region, including Delta Airlines, GE Aviation, GEICO, Goodyear Tire
and Rubber Company, Home Depot, Northwestern Mutual and more. The job
fair will take place 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 13
and is open to veterans and members of the National Guard and Reserve,
as well as military spouses. An employment workshop will also be available
to job seekers before the career fair at 8:30 a.m., which will focus on
resume writing, interview skills, and job search techniques.
The employment workshop and job fair will take place at the Farmingdale
Armed Forces Reserve Center located at 25 Baiting Place Road in Farmingdale.
Those interested in attending the job fair or the employment workshops
must register online
here.
Major General Anthony German, the commander of the New York Air National
Guard will represent the New York National Guard at the event, as well
as retired Command Sgt. Major, Robert Van Pelt. Van Pelt works to help
New York National Guard Soldiers and Airmen find full-time jobs which
allow them to continue their part-time military service.
Major General Anthony German, the Adjutant General of New York said, “Our Soldiers and Airmen with the New York National Guard bring
tremendous value to the workplace. Our partnership with the US Chamber
of Commerce in hosting these job fairs highlights the skills, education,
discipline and experience our members can bring to the workplace. Better
jobs for Airmen and Soldiers makes for better citizens and better members
of our force.”
Division of Veterans’ Affairs Director Eric J. Hesse said, “This is a great opportunity for our Veterans. I applaud the Governor’s
continued efforts in employing Veterans here in the great state of New
York. These fairs provide what Veterans are looking for and that is an
opportunity to demonstrate their skills, competencies and experience to
the many employers who will be in attendance.”
Senator Thomas D. Croci, Chair of the Senate Committee on Veterans, Homeland
Security, and Military Affairs said, “In many ways, the hardest part of military service is coming home.
After having performed the most difficult jobs in world in the most adverse
circumstances, transitioning back to civilian employment is the last and
most difficult step in completing the mission. I am proud that NY is demonstrating,
in a real way, just how government can help our vets get back into the
workforce.”
Assemblyman Michael DenDekker, Chair of the Committee on Veterans’
Affairs said, “It is our duty as leaders in New York State to offer support to
our veterans in any way we can, and providing connections to career opportunities
is one of the most important things we can do. Expanding access to employment
opportunities for veterans has been a priority of mine, and I’m
proud that events such as the Hiring Our Heroes Job Fair exist to support
our bravest New Yorkers. I thank Governor Cuomo and the New York National
Guard for hosting this job fair, and encourage all veterans of the armed
services to attend.”
Since 2011, in partnership with the New York National Guard, the Farmingdale
Chamber of Commerce has conducted 25 hiring fairs across New York State.
This event will be the 4th event in Farmingdale at the Armed Forces Reserve Center.
This event is being conducted with additional support from the Farmingdale
Chamber of Commerce, NY National Guard Family Programs, Suffolk County
Veteran's Service Agency, NYS Department of Labor, Employer Support
of the Guard & Reserve (ESGR), U.S. Department of Labor Veterans'
Employment and Training Service (DOL VETS), U.S. Department of Veterans
Affairs, The American Legion, and other local partners.
To date, more than 28,000 veterans and military spouses have obtained
jobs through Hiring Our Heroes events. More than 2,000 companies of all
sizes have committed to hire 710,000 veterans and military spouses as
part of the Hiring 500,000 Heroes campaign. Of those commitments, there
have been more than 505,000 confirmed hires.