UTICA, N.Y. -- The New York National Guard Employment Initiative Program will sponsor the latest in a series of U.S. Chamber of Commerce hiring fairs aimed at helping veterans and members of the reserve components find employers who would benefit from their skills at the New York State Armory here on Friday, Aug. 3.

WHO: Members of the New York Army National Guard's 105th and 107th Military Police Companies (who were deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan, respectively) veterans of all services and military spouses, as well as employers looking for skilled, motivated, employees.

WHAT: The latest in a series of Hiring Our Heroes hiring events sponsored around the country by the United States Chamber of Commerce. The event is co-sponsored locally by the Mohawk Valley Chamber of Commerce, Department of Labor Veterans' Employment & Training Service (DOL VETS), Employer Support of the Guard & Reserve (ESGR), U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, the American Legion, the Rotary International Club and the United States Army Reserve. Major General (two-star) Patrick Murphy, the Adjutant General of New York, will be present at to offer brief remarks and meet with soldiers.

WHEN: Noon to 4 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 3, 2012

WHERE: New York State Armory 1700 Parkway East, Utica, N.Y.
For information on the Hiring Fair and to set up an interview contact New York National Guard Retired Sgt. Major Robert Van Pelt at 518- 210-2868

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