TEAM 26 Veterans Jobs and Resources Fair In Columbus, …

TEAM 26 Veterans Jobs and Resources Fair

In Columbus, Georgia

MEDIA CONTACT: Kevin Harris, GVRA Government Relations and Communications Office, (404) 232-1788, kevin.harris@gvra.

June 21, 2013- Following a successful jobs fair in Calhoun, Georgia, T.E.A.M. 26 has announced its next event will be held in Columbus, Georgia.

TEAM 26 VETERANS' JOBS & RESOURCES FAIR

8:30 AM ? 2:00 PM July 18, 2013

Goodwill of Southern Rivers 2601 Cross Country Drive Columbus, GA 31906

"The exceptional piece in this initiative is the attention that each veteran receives after the jobs fair," TEAM 26 Project Director Carl McRae. "Following the actual event, we continue to engage the attendees until employment is secured." To date, sixty-six (66) veterans have achieved employment due to the results of the first three job fairs.

Over 60 companies and potential employers will be represented at the event. Registration will begin at 8:30 a.m., with the event starting at 10:00 a.m. Pre-conference activities including resume preparation and interview skills training will commence at 9:00 a.m.

The purpose of the event is to match veterans with potential employers and other resources available in Georgia.

Event contact: Carl McRae, TEAM 26 Project Director, 404-232-1820.

About T.E.A.M. 26

The Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency initiated a major jobs program designed to serve veterans with disabilities. Total Employment for American Military (TEAM) 26 is a service delivery strategy designed to provide comprehensive rehabilitation to veterans with disabilities leading to gainful employment. TEAM 26 is hosting a series of jobs and resources fairs designed for veterans throughout Georgia.

About the Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency

The Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency operates five integrated and interdependent statutory programs that share a primary goal - to help people with disabilities to become fully productive members of society by achieving independence and meaningful employment. The largest of the programs are Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Program, Disability Adjudication Services, and the Roosevelt Warm Springs Institute for Rehabilitation. Two other unique programs serve consumers with visual impairments: the Business Enterprise Program and Georgia Industries for the Blind.

To learn more about GVRA and its efforts to maximize employment opportunities and independence for Georgians with disabilities, visit gvra..

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