Verizon to Host Military Spouse Appreciation Day Virtual Career Fair

PHILADELPHIA, April 29, 2015 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- Verizon and Veteran Recruiting will host the fifth annual Military Spouse Appreciation Day Virtual Career fair in support of the First Lady Michelle Obama and Vice President Joe Biden's Joining Forces initiative. More than 9,000 veterans and military spouses are registered to attend.

"We are proud to host the Military spouse Appreciation Day Virtual Career Fair again this year, and we are especially honored to support the Joining Forces initiative," said Veteran Recruiting Partner Kevin O'Brien. "The virtual career fairs would not be possible without the commitment and support of industry leading companies such as Verizon who recognize and value the skills that veterans, and military spouses bring to the workforce."

Verizon is just one of the more than 30 companies who will participate in the virtual job fair. There are more than 50,000 jobs available nationwide with the companies who will attend, the other companies include: Aetna, Amazon, Apple, Anthem, Aramark, Boston Scientific, Comerica, Convergys, Eaton, Exelon, First Citizens Bank, First Data, Freeport McMoRan, Graybar, InterContinental Hotels Group, JP Morgan Chase, Lowes, Military Spouse Employment Partnership, Penske, Pfizer, Teletech, Travelers, TSA, Tyco, Union Pacific Railroad, Verizon, Waste Management, Western & Southern Life, Wells Fargo, and Xerox.

"Verizon is honored to sponsor the Military Spouse Virtual Career Fair. Hiring veterans and military spouses is much more than the right thing to do at Verizon. As a company, we benefit from the education, training, and work ethic they bring to our team. One of best ways to show our appreciation to our service members and military spouses is by connecting with them to discuss possible career opportunities with Verizon," said Verizon's Head of Programs and Military Affairs Evan Guzman. 

The virtual career fair is open to all active duty, guard, reservists, veterans, military spouses and caregivers. The virtual career fair enables the job seeker to meet and interact, in real time, with recruiters from a wide range of companies wherever they may be located. Registration is open at www.veteranrecruiting.com  

Since 2011, the companies who attend the Veteran recruiting virtual career fairs have hired more than 101,000 veterans and military spouses, and more than 330,000 veterans and military spouses attend the online events each year. 

About Veteran Recruiting

Veteran Recruiting is a division of Astound Virtual who has revolutionized the way military friendly employers, service members, veterans, and military spouses connect as it relates to the job search. Through the VR virtual recruitment center, employers can recruit veteran talent across the globe in an efficient, effective, and environmentally friendly manner. Trusted by more than 300 Fortune 500 employers who respect and value the skills and talents that veterans bring to the workforce, and having helped more than 101,000 veterans and military spouses find meaningful career since 2011, VR is recognized, and respected as a reliable means to bring the employer and veteran together.

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Media Contact: Nicole O'Brien, Astound Virtual, 215-525-5757, [email protected]

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