Governor Bredesen Proclaims November Hire Vets First Month
Friday, October 30, 2009 | 08:22am
Tennessee Career Centers Offer Priority Job Service to Tennessee Vets
NASHVILLE – Recognizing that employers in Tennessee benefit from hiring military veterans, Governor Phil Bredesen has proclaimed the month of November as “Hire Vets First Month.”
“Our veterans have developed the business skills, work ethic, and sense of purpose that is gained from military service, which makes them valuable employees for any organization,” said Governor Bredesen. “We owe them our continued support when they return to civilian life.”
Tennessee Career Centers are featured in the Hire Vets First campaign as the location where employers can connect with veterans who are transitioning from military service to civilian careers.
"I encourage employers to hire a veteran when they have a job opening," says Labor Commissioner James Neeley. "When a company hires a veteran they are not only recognizing the commitment men and women have made to our nation, but also they are also recognizing the qualities veterans bring to the workplace."
"I encourage employers to hire a veteran when they have a job opening," says Labor Commissioner James Neeley. "When a company hires a veteran they are not only recognizing the commitment men and women have made to our nation, but also they are also recognizing the qualities veterans bring to the workplace."
Each Tennessee Career Center offers a knowledgeable veterans’ representative who provides one-on-one service for veterans. Services include employment-related testing, training information, skills assessment, assistance with job referral, and job search techniques and local job market information. Additional help with résumés, interviewing skills, job hunting techniques and referrals to other veteran organizations are also provided.
The Wagner-Peyser Act, passed by Congress in 1933, established federally-funded agencies, such as Tennessee Career Centers, provide “priority of service” to Veterans including priority referral to jobs and training as well as special employment services and assistance.
To find a Tennessee Career Center near you, go to http://www.tennessee.gov/labor-wfd/cc/cccounty.htm. All Career Centers are listed by county or city. For more information on the national “Hire Vets First” campaign go to www.hirevetsfirst.dol.gov.
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Tennessee Career Center Performance PY 2008-2009 -40,522 received staff-assisted services
-30,117 were provided Workforce Information Services
-18,649 were referred to employment opportunities - 63% entered employment rate (EER); and 82% employment retention rate (ERR)
- 61% EER and 78% ERR for civilian population referrals |
The Wagner-Peyser Act, passed by Congress in 1933, established federally-funded agencies, such as Tennessee Career Centers, provide “priority of service” to Veterans including priority referral to jobs and training as well as special employment services and assistance.
Select Tennessee Career Centers are hosting events for veterans. Please see below for dates and locations.
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Hire Vets First Events
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Location
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Date
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Time
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Event
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TN Career Center
Alcoa |
11/17
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9am to 12 noon
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Veterans education and training opportunities
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TN Career Center
Chattanooga |
11/12
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10am to 12 noon
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Federal Contract Compliance Seminar
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TN Career Center
Clarksville |
11/18
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11am to 2pm
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Veterans Appreciation
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TN Career Center
Columbia |
11/09
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10am to 2pm
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Veterans Appreciation
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TN Career Center
Cookeville |
11/10
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10am to 12 noon
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Open house for Veterans and employers
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TN Career Center
Crossville |
11/10
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1pm to 4:30pm
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Open house for Veterans and employers
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TN Career Center
Jackson |
11/19
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10am to 12 noon
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Open house for Veterans and employers
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TN Career Center
Murfreesboro |
11/10
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10am to 2pm
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Veterans Appreciation
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TN Career Center
Nashville North |
11/10
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10am to 2pm
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Veterans Appreciation
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TN Career Center
Tullahoma |
11/12
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8am to 4:30pm
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Open house and Job Search Workshop
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TN Career Center
Waverly |
11/12
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9am to 11am
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Open house for Veterans and employers
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To find a Tennessee Career Center near you, go to http://www.tennessee.gov/labor-wfd/cc/cccounty.htm. All Career Centers are listed by county or city. For more information on the national “Hire Vets First” campaign go to www.hirevetsfirst.dol.gov.
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