FORT BLISS 1ST ANNUAL TRANSITION HIRING FAIR EXPO

Join us for the FORT BLISS 1st ANNUAL SFL-TAP TRANSITION HIRING FAIR EXPO. The target audience is for Transitioning Soldiers, Veterans, Retirees, and Military Spouses. This event features key federal and state agencies, influential military leaders, innovators in the business and employer community, and local community leaders. This three day network event will feature informative and interactive panels, recruiter training, and facilitated discussions focused on improving competitive employment for Transitioning Service Members, Veterans, Retirees, Military Spouses, Active-Duty Military, Family Members, DoD/DA ID Card Holders & Civilians.

DAY ONE: May 12 -Centurion Military Alliance Workshop (0900-1700 Hrs.)

 Overview:

• CMA Curriculum – Finance – Vocation, Education, Well-Being
• Professional Resume Writing Assistance and Mock Interviews
• Educational Program Assistance
• Social Media Networking Best practices
• Recruiting Employers

DAY TWO: May 13 -Workshops for Job Seekers (0800 -1600 Hrs.)

Preprogram

• Posting of the Colors
• Singing of the National Anthem
• Invocation/Garrison Chaplin

Welcome Remarks

• Colonel James, Garrison Commander

Keynote Speaker

• CSM Robert Cobb, 1st Armored Division and Fort Bliss Division Command Sergeant Major

Career Skills Program Panel Discussion

• Airstreams- Karen Martin      
• Phoenix- Joseph Zimmer
• HBI- Esmeralda Barrios
• Hiring Our Heroes- Tonna Williamson
• SAP-Tracy Crockett
• ASUS-POC TBD
• TAAEF- Becca Ramati
• Penske- Charles Watkins
• Ryder- Chrishlynn Winchester
• FedEx- Travis Muns
• WARTAC- Belen Salasar
• City of El Paso Internship- Paul Albright
• Success Stories

LinkedIn Workshop 

• Chaunte Hall

LUNCH

• Lunch available for purchase at Food Pavilion

Industry Briefs

• Supply Chain and Logistics- Amazon
• Automotive Maintenance- Penske/Ryder
• Healthcare-
• IT/Cyber Security- Mike Bradley
• Law Enforcement, US Customs and Border Patrol-Rebecca Solis
• (City, County, State)
• Transportation/Aviation – Swift/American Airlines
• Federal Employment- CPAC
• Financial Services- Wells Fargo/USAA
• HAVC/Plumbing-

DAY THREE: May 14 -Hiring Fair (0900-1400 Hrs.)

• Job seekers will meet with multiple employers, education and technical training opportunities. Along with an opportunity to network with employers as one explores and learns about different career paths.

FAQs

Are there ID or minimum age requirements to enter the event?

MANDATORY REGISTRATION - MUST ATTEND (0-18 MONTHS FROM SEPARATION)

OPEN TO: Transitioning Service Members, Veterans, Retirees, Military Spouses, Active-Duty Military, Family Members, DoD/DA ID Card Holders & Civilians. 

What can I bring into the event?

Resume, Dress to Impress and Be Prepared to be Interviewed

How can I contact the organizer with any questions?

Zulemma Carranza, M.A. | SFL-TAP Installation Liaison Officer (LNO)

Office: (915) 568-4210 or via E-mail: Zulemma.carranza.ctr@mail.mil

Doug Piltz, TSM E-mail: douglas.w.piltz.civ@mail.mil or Office: (915) 568-7165

Please visit www.facebook.com/fortblissSFLTAP for the latest!

Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?

Yes

 Can I update my registration information?

Yes