Veterans Business Representative
CurrentConduct outreach to New Jersey Businesses to assist with and create Veteran hiring initiatives.-Actively marketing new Virtual Job Fairs and Information Sessions to Veterans.-Matched Veterans directly to job opportunities during Covid-19 crisis resulting in several referrals and some placement in multiple industries aiding local New Jersey businesses.-Helped place Veterans assigned case management by Veteran Career Coaches.-In recognition of outstanding service to Veterans, selected to receive the 2019 JVSG Incentive Award: attendance at the annual NASWA Veterans Conference in Washington, DC- Conducting Outreach to companies of all sizes and industries from fortune 500 to locally owned small businesses.- Coordinating with unions, apprenticeship programs and business organizations to promote secure employment and training programs- Providing training and technical assistance to one-stop career center staff and stakeholders regarding Veteran issues- Promoting credentialing, licensing, job-driven training and apprenticeship opportunities- Distributing job leads and hiring information to registered job seekers and community partners alike- Maintaining large network of stake holders, employment services providers, local colleges and universities in several counties.