There are two job fairs coming to New Orleans for veterans looking for employment and potential employers looking to hire veterans.

1. Veterans and Military Service Members Job Fair
When:Friday April 13
Time: 10-2
Place: Delgado Community College Student Life Center 615 City Park Avenue, New Orleans
***Some participating companies: Bollinger Shipyards Ic. Edison Chouets Offshore, Entergy, General Electric, Union Pacific, Zatarains

2. Employer Support of the Guard & Reserve and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Hiring Our Heroes initiative
When: May 11, 2012
Time: 9-12
Who: veteran job seekers, active duty military members, Guard and Reserve members and eligible spouses
Where: Pontchartrain Convention and Civic Center, 4545 Williams Blvd, Kenner, LA.
***Employers must pre-register for the March 20 Hiring Our Heroes fair for FREE at HoH.GreatJob.net. Job seekers are strongly encouraged to register for FREE at HoH.GreatJob.net, as well. Walk-in jobs seekers are welcome. If you need assistance registering, please contact us at hiringourheroes@uschamber.com.

And while we are on the subject of hiring, let’s not forget about hiring Military Spouses too (they are specifically invited to the second one, but I would encourage them to go to both)!!!