Greater Cincinnati Area Veterans Job Fair

This event took place on September 26, 2024 at Disabled American Veterans National Headquarters in Erlanger, KY.

Robert Walker on the Mike McConnell show

“Robert Walker interview by Steve Hawkins (filled in for Mike McConnell while he was on vacation)”

Peter Gudmundsson on Bill Cunningham Show

“Peter Gudmundsson was interviewed by Bill Cunningham”

Veterans job fair set for May 28 at Bengals stadium

“A veterans job fair will be held at Paul Brown Stadium on May 28. The event will run from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and will be open to veterans, transitioning military personnel, National Guard members and their spouses. For more information, contact support@recruitmilitary.com. ”

The Hire More Heroes Act is misguided. There is no veterans’ unemployment crisis.

“Americans may be shocked to learn that there is no veterans’ unemployment crisis. The unemployment rate in 2014 for post-9/11 veterans was 7.2 percent, the lowest level in seven years of tracking these veterans. ”

Paul Brown Stadium hosts veterans job fair

“CINCINNATI, OH (FOX19) - Hundreds of Tri-State veterans will head to Paul Brown Stadium Thursday in hopes of finding a job. Loveland-based RecruitMilitary teamed up with Northern Kentucky-based DAV to put on the career fair. 77 companies registered to attend and according to the job fair website, there are thousands of jobs available. The veteran job fair runs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. ”

Bohrer joins RecruitMilitary

“Jordan Bohrer joins RecruitMilitary in Loveland as vice president of finance and accounting. Bohrer will assist RecruitMilitary's efforts to connect area companies that are serious about the benefits of veteran hiring with qualified, career-ready veteran candidates.”

What Government Should Actually Do To Support Veterans' Employment

“The latest crisis at the Department of Veterans Affairs has called into question again the proper role of government in the care of our veterans. Whereas healthcare is clearly in shambles, veterans’ employment is another realm in which well-meaning government involvement has been inefficient at best and ineffective or counterproductive at worst. ”

At job fair, soon-to-be veterans plan ahead

“For Army Staff Sgt. Terence Gragston, Thursday's Recruit Military job fair was all about his future. Gragston, a Xavier graduate, has only two more months remaining as a recruiter before his obligation to the Army ends.”

Job fair for veterans Thursday at Paul Brown Stadium

“More than 50 employers are expected to attend a job fair Thursday at Paul Brown Stadium dedicated to military veterans and their spouses. The event, called "Hiring Our Heroes," is an exclusive job expo that's free for veterans, National Guard and reserves, spouses and military members transitioning to civilian life.”

Hiring Our Heroes helping veterans find jobs in Tri-State

“Recruit Military hosted it's seventh veterans job fair in Cincinnati at Paul Brown Stadium Thursday. Hiring Our Heroes featured 82 companies, several of them locally based in the Greater Cincinnati area including, The Kroger Co., Cincinnati Bell and Fifth Third Bank.”

Employment and Returning Veterans

“Peter Gudmundsson talked about the availability of jobs for returning service members.”

700 WLW's Scott Sloan Promotes the Cincinnati Job Fair

“700 WLW's Scott Sloan interviewes Larry Slagel, Senior VP of Sales, prior to the Cincinnati Veteran Job Fair May 29, 2014.”

Veteran now helps other vets find jobs

“Christine Ruble specialized in logistics and supply in the U.S. Air Force, her employer right out of high school. Today, she’s heading up efforts to connect area companies with qualified military vets seeking jobs.”

Beyond Altruism

“Among the fondest memories Peter Gudmundsson ’85 has of his three years as an active-duty U.S. Marine officer was the time in 1987 when, off the coast of Vietnam, he stood on the deck of a U.S. Navy ship looking up at the Soviet planes flying overhead. What was particularly memorable, he says, was not the plane flying overhead, but the reaction of the men in his platoon”

Money For Lunch

“Money for Lunch host Bert Martinez interviewed Peter Gudmundsson. Discussed veteran hiring.”

Helping veterans overcome job search challenges

“Mike Rollins is featured on America Now. Recently, America Now visited a RecruitMilitary job fair held at the Hurst Conference Center in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. ”

55KRC's Brian Thomas promotes Veteran Job Fair

“55KRC's Brian Thomas interviews Larry Slagel, Senior Vice President RecruitMilitary to discuss the October 3, 2013 Expo”

NBC 5 Interviews Steve Balzco prior to the October 3, 2013 Expo

“NBC 5's Jonathon Hawgood interviewed Steve Balzco at 7:15 on Saturday September 28, 2013. 5 days prior to the RecruitMilitary Cincinnati Expo at Paul Brown Stadium.”

Job fair eliminates barrier between vets, companies

“The Cincinnati Enquirer - Finally, military veterans and employers might be speaking the same language.”

Job fair for veterans held Thursday

“(FOX 19 - Cincinnati) John Lundberg is Director of Events, Logistics and Operations for Recruit Military, which puts on the jobs fairs. Lundberg says the goal is to get veterans hired, or at least show them what they need to do to get a job.”

Veterans job fair at Paul Brown Stadium Thursday

“(NBC 5) Preview video of Cincinnati RecruitMililitary Veteran Job Fair being held on May 16, 2013 at Paul Brown Stadium.”

RecruitMilitary Veterans Job Fair - Cincinnati

“The Community Press & Recorder - Loveland-based RecruitMilitary worked with the American Legion to host a job fair for more than 300 veterans and their families May 16, 2013 at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati.”

Tri-state companies seek out unemployed veterans

“More than 80 local businesses came out to Paul Brown Stadium Thursday to meet with former military personnel looking for work. They were met by hundreds of unemployed or underemployed Tri-state veterans. This Hiring Our Heroes event was proudly sponsored by Union Institute and University.”

Veterans having a tough time finding jobs when they return home

“After combat missions in Iraq ended in December 2011, the first of 45,000 U.S. troops began returning home. As these war veterans settle into civilian life, many will face a reality familiar to millions of Americans, the pressure to find work.”

'Hiring our Heroes' job fair Thursday

“By Mike Boyer About 60 employers including local giants Kroger Co. and Toyota Motor Engineering and Manufacturing will participate in a free "Hiring our Heroes" job fair for military veterans and their spouses on Thursday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Paul Brown Stadium downtown. The job fair is expected to draw about 400 veterans and their spouses. It's part of a new partnership between Recr...”

New Tri-State efforts to help military vets get jobs

“New efforts were started Thursday in the Tri-State to help military veterans find lasting jobs and careers now that they're out of uniform. Hundreds of area military and veterans came out to Paul Brown stadium Thursday afternoon, in hopes of moving ahead with their search for a new job or career. The Veterans Job and Career Expo once again opened its doors inside the stadium's Club Lounge...”

Jobs event to spotlight vets

“By Mike Boyer It's more than patriotic to hire military veterans, it's a smart business decision, says the founder of a Loveland firm that specializes in helping companies fine and hire veterans. "Most human resources people don't think about veterans as a hiring niche. They're just looking for great people," said Drew Myers, CEO of RecruitMilitary, which hosts a veterans hiring expo Thur...”

Companies looking for employees target veterans at job expo

“By: Anthony Mirones Veterans had the chance to meet and interact with potential employees Thursday, August 26 at the Great American Ball Park. A job fair sponsored by Xavier University's Veterans Affairs Office was held so former military members could find work or learn entrepreneurial skills. Former Army National Guard infantryman K.L. Allen was recruiting both prospective students and ...”

TN veterans face tough battle to find employment

“By Naomi Snyder Terry Pack was an aircraft mechanic serving in the Army in Iraq, spending two of the last six years in combat overseas. Now that he's done his service for the country, he can't even get a job doing oil changes at Sears. "It's tough,'' said the unemployed Clarksville veteran, who was honorably discharged in January. "I've been looking for any job." A congressional hea...”

Job expo aimed at vets

“By Kevin Kelly An event designed to help veterans of the U.S. armed forces and their spouses find work, start a business or further their education will be held Thursday at Turfway Park. More than two dozen companies, organizations and schools are expected to participate in the RecruitMilitary Opportunity Expo. The free event runs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and is open to all veterans and mil...”

Veterans and Jobs

“Matt Murphy, RecruitMilitary's Senior VP of Business Development and Sales is a guest on Washington Journal to talk about a recent report that shows the jobless rate for veterans of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars is over eleven percent. He talks about connecting employers, educational institutions, and franchisors to veterans because of their character, skills and training, diversity, and securi...”

Who Attended?

There's no replacement for meeting potential employers face to face. It's better to have a recruiter in front of you who can help shepherd your resume through the hiring process.
Cincinnati Career Fair -- Army National Guard O-4
Veterans are well trained and can always be counted on to get the job done.
Cincinnati -- Retail Recruiter
This was a well organized, professional job fair. The event planners were all very helpful and provided assistance whenever needed. The event was well attended and generated several high quality prospects.
Cincinnati -- Government recruiter
I've been to 4 job fairs in the previous 2 weeks. I got more than double the number of leads at this job fair than at the previous 4 combined. I've already been contacted by 4 recruiters from this fair.
Cincinnati -- Army Reserves E-4
Definitely a professional job fair. Quality jobs and the employers were ecstatic to talk to job seekers.
Cincinnati -- Marines E-6
These job fairs not only allow you to talk to skilled candidates but even if you aren't hiring at the moment, it's a good opportunity to get your name/brand out there and network with other employers and job seekers.
Cincinnati -- Manufacturing recruiter
If you want the best disciplined people who want to excel at their position, look no further
Cincinnati -- Aerospace recruiter
The variety of employers was good. I have never seen a career fair with so many industries represented. Very well thought out with the veteran in mind.
Cincinnati -- National Guard E-6
I was impressed with the security and the facility -- the indoor, air-conditioned club deck of a major league ballpark! I felt comfortable speaking to company representatives, even if I was not specialized in what they were looking for. It opened my eyes to areas I can grow my interests in.
Cincinnati -- Air Force E-4

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