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VetFriendly Jobs Initiative Coming to Greater Philadelphia to Hire Veterans


PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 3, 2018 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- The VetFriendly Jobs Initiative, a coalition of leading companies teamed together to hire at least 100,000 veterans and military spouses by 2020 are coming together in the Greater Philadelphia region to host a unique hiring event on theBattleship New Jersey, October 10, 2018

Delaware Valley Employers are teaming up to hire veterans on the Battleship New Jersey. The VetFrienldy Jobs Initiative Career Fair happening October 10, will connect the companies, veterans, and military spouses.

"We are beyond proud to work with such a great group of companies who are deeply passionate about recruiting, hiring, and retaining veteran talent. The partners of the VetFriendly Jobs Initiative recognize the skills, character, work ethic, education, and commitment that veterans and military spouses bring to the civilian workforce, and the hiring event on the USS New Jersey is a great opportunity to connect both sides" Stated Kevin O'Brien, Managing Partner, Veteran Recruiting Services.

35 leading companies from the Delaware Valley will participate in the hiring event on October 10 including CIT Group, Wawa, Beneficial Bank, Cintas, Cooper University Health, JPMorgan Chase, Performace Food Service, Advanced Disposal, Crozer Keystone Health System, Airgas, B. Braun Medical, Bechtel Plant Machinery, CBRE, Independence Health group, L-3 Technologies, McMaster-Carr, Penn Power Group, Sallie Mae, Septa, Success Academies, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), University of Pennsylvania, SugarHouse Casino, Urban Engineers, Philadelphia Police, United States Postal Service, Accenture, Episource, Waste Management, New Jersey State Police, Jones & Frank, Ball Metalpack, Sterling Limousine, ECFMG, and Mission BBQ. 

The VetFriendly Jobs Initiative (VFJI) is crisscrossing the country to host hiring events, and to connect veterans and employers who are passionate about hiring them. To date, more than 40,000 veterans and military spouses have found rewarding careers with the companies who are supporting the initiative. VFJI is free for companies to join, provided they are willing to report how many veterans they hire each quarter, and meet the initiative requirements. 

The hiring event takes place on October 10, 2018, from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM EST. Service members, guard/reservists, veterans, and military spouses are required to register to attend by visiting the website

About VetFriendly Jobs Initiative

The VetFriendly Jobs Initiative is a coalition of veteran passionate, leading companies who share the belief that veterans and military spouses represent the best and brightest talent that all companies would benefit from seeking out to fill their vacancies. The collective group of companies is committed to hiring at least 100,000 veterans and military spouses by 2020

Media Contact: Nicole Franks-O'Brien, VetFriendly Jobs Initiative, 215-525-5757, [email protected]

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SOURCE VetFriendly Jobs Initiative


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