ASHEBORO — A job fair combined with other information for veterans is scheduled for Saturday at South Asheboro Middle School.
The Veterans Resource and Job Fair will be held from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at South Asheboro Middle School. The event, which is sponsored and organized by the Randolph County Veterans Services Office, is designed exclusively for veterans, providing valuable resources and opportunities to enhance their lives post-service.
Rita Honeycutt, veteran services officer, said this is a first-time event in the county. She said this is an opportunity for interaction and information that might not always be so accessible in rural areas for veterans.
“It’s something we’d like to become an annual thing,” Honeycutt said. “This is giving us an opportunity to bring resources to our veterans.”
It’s more than just about jobs because the event will be full of information that Honeycutt said can be valuable in many ways to veterans. She said 25 to 30 vendors are expected to attend.
Topics to be addressed at the fair include assisted living facilities, caregiver support, dealing with mobility issues, home remodeling programs, will writing and estate planning, and technological tips. Various groups and companies will have representatives on hand with expert knowledge in these areas, Honeycutt said.
“It will be a little bit of everything,” she said. “Anything a veteran needs, my hope (is) will be there.”
There will be a variety of employers actively seeking to hire veterans on hand, along with numerous organizations dedicated to supporting veterans’ needs.
The Veteran Services Office touts the benefits for attendees to include job opportunities, access to resources, networking and guidance from experts.
It’s a free event for veterans, who are encouraged to bring resumes or background information and dress professionally.
The Veteran Services Office points out that sacrifices veterans have made. “Now it’s time to invest in your future … enhance your career prospects and access the resources you’ve earned,” the agency said.
Honeycutt said it’s difficult to determine what the turnout might be, but she said she hopes that the array of topics will provide incentives for veterans to attend. Those interested can attend at any time during the four hours.
