Veterans' career expo set for Oct 18 at Moody Field Club Published Oct. 5, 2012 Georgia Department of Labor ATLANTA -- The Georgia Department of Labor and the Moody Airmen and Family Readiness Center will co-sponsor a career expo for veterans and other job seekers Oct. 18, in Valdosta. The expo will be held from 1-4 p.m. at the Moody Field Club ."As more of our veterans end their terms of service, I want to welcome them back home properly and acknowledge what they did for our country," said State Labor Commissioner Mark Butler. "At the Georgia Department of Labor, we do that by making veterans our No. 1 priority. We are committed to matching our veterans with companies in a position to hire. Job expos like this one are an important part of our efforts to help put our veterans back in the workforce." "Career Fairs are a valuable resource in the job search process," said Mickey Lane, 23d Force Support Squadron transition program manager. "They provide an opportunity to meet employers, network, distribute your résumé and obtain employment." The expo is open to veterans and their family members, active duty personnel, military retirees, National Guard and U.S. reserve units, and others who have access to the base. It will feature a number of employers, educational institutions, and resource agencies that provide assistance to job seekers. The employers will be hiring or discussing current and future employment opportunities, while other organizations will provide educational and other resources. Applicants should bring plenty of resumes and be prepared to fill out company applications and interview for available job openings. Attendees are encouraged to dress appropriately to improve their opportunities for employment. Those expected to participate in the expo include: Convergys, Disabled American Veterans (DAV), Elead/Fresh Beginnings, Express Employment, Georgia Department of Community Affairs, Georgia Department of Veterans Affairs, Georgia Fatherhood Program, Georgia Military College (GMC), Goldco LLC/Burger King, Goodwill Career Center, Grantham University, Home Depot Distribution, Lowe's, Lowndes County 911, Mediacom Communications, New Hire Solutions, Packaging Corporation of America, Primerica, Propex Operating Company, Reinhart Food Service, Rescare Homecare, SAFT America, Target, Telamon Corporation, The Art Institutes, The Home Depot, University of Phoenix, Valdosta Police Department, Valdosta Veterans First, Walden University, Wild Adventures Theme Park, and U.S. Navy Recruiting District. For more information about the expo, or employers wanting to register, contact Andrew Stephens at the GDOL's Valdosta Career Center at (229) 333-5211. For more information, visit www.dol.state.ga.us.