Hiring Our Heroes Job Fair Slated Oct. 4 at Raymond James Stadium

For active-duty military personnel, the prospect of leaving the service and seeking a job in the private sector can be disheartening in today's economic climate.

However, RecruitMilitary, a veteran-founded full-service military-to-civilian recruiting firm is making it easy for military personnel and veterans to land a job.

RecruitMilitary is inviting current military personnel, veterans and spouses to a free career fair at the Raymond James Stadium in Tampa on Oct. 4 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event is part of a nationwide effort called "Hiring Our Heroes" presented by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce with its recruiting partner, RecruitMilitary.

According to RecruitMilitary, 762 current and former serviceman have already registered for the event featuring 43 exhibitors (see chart below). This is the 12 career fair to be held in Tampa. Prior fairs attracted 3,925 attendees and 320 exhibitors.

Since launching in 2011, the Hiring Our Heroes program has held 455 events around the nation with 13,399 exhibitors and 266,507 attendees.

Tampa Veteran Job Fair: Need To Know

• The event is Oct. 4, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Raymond James Stadium, 4116 North Himes Ave.
• Questions before you go? Answers are provided online.
• Register online.
• View employer packages online.