NCC hosts Veterans College and Career Fair Nov. 13

In honor of Veterans Day Nashua Community College will host a Veterans College and Career Fair in partnership with the Manchester VA Medical Center on Wednesday, Nov. 13 from 4-7 pm in the college atrium. Participating employers including Amazon, GE Aviation, MilliporeSigma, Alene Candles, Harbor Homes and The Job Center will be onsite to highlight open positions and offer on-the-spot interviews. A veteran counselor from NCC will also be available to discuss GI benefits and career pathways.

“The Veterans College and Career Fair is a one-stop-shop to learn more about the veteran-friendly companies in our backyard who are hiring and also offering tuition assistance for positions that might require a specific certification,” said Samantha Belcourt, CTE coordinator of continuing education at NCC.

The U.S. Department of Labor reported that unemployment for veterans has reached its lowest rate (3.2 percent) since 2001. However, veterans still face obstacles when finding employment outside of the service. The key to ensuring veterans can successfully transition to civilian life is through public-private partnerships that offer access to and awareness of programs and services, according to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

The following companies attending NCC’s College and Career Fair on November 13 have open positions and veteran resources available:

• Alene Candles in Milford is hiring an administrative assistant, batch technicians, quality assurance technicians and a manufacturing engineer
• Amazon in Nashua is hiring warehouse team members, logistics manager and holiday delivery drivers
• GE Aviation in Hooksett is hiring systems administration engineers, CNC/CMM programmers, manufacturing production and assembly workers, and precision fabrication and inspection specialists
• Harbor Homes in Nashua is hiring case managers, clinicians, certified medical assistants, dental hygienists and licensed nurse assistants
• Manchester VA Medical Center is hiring for a variety of positions and offers health benefits and resources for veterans
• MilliporeSigma in Jaffrey is hiring shipping/receiving workers, automation and robotics technicians, quality robotics supervisors and senior manufacturing operators
• The Job Center is a Manchester-based staffing agency with a variety of open positions available
• The FAA will share various opportunities related to electronic engineering careers

“NCC and its partners have a lot to offer veterans and the community. If you’re looking for a change and a chance to better your career, this is the place to be,” said Belcourt.

The College and Career Fair is open to the public and registration is not required. For more information contact Samantha Belcourt at sbelcourt@ccsnh.edu, 603-578-8943 or visit nashuacc.edu.

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