1 JBLM Job Fair Showcases State Employment Opportunities
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JOINT BASE LEWIS-McCHORD, Wash. - Staff Sergeant Danika Nolan's military exit date is a few weeks away, and she's preparing for the transition at Joint Base Lewis-McChord.

As part of a group of about 30 job seekers, she participated in a hiring reasonable Jan. 30 that showcased Washington State career chances at JBLM's Hawk Career Center.

"I just try to take advantage of all the resources and services that the (Transition Assistance Program) Center has to offer, just to ensure I'm as prepared as possible," she stated.

The focus of the task fair on state employment, rather than work in various industries, made it various than others on the setup. Sponsored by the Veterans Employee Resource Group, WorkSource and the TAP, it began with a panel of veterans from state firms, who shared their experiences and employment addressed questions. Following the panel, employers from state agencies were readily available to address employing concerns, stated Frank Handoe, deputy transition services manager for the TAP.

Informational tables represented organizations including VERG, WorkSource and Washington State's Department of Veterans Affairs and VA Apprenticeship Program