Why Recruit Veterans?

Companies that hire military veterans consistently outperform their peers (article). Here are the top 10 Reasons HR recruiters cite to explain the higher success rate of military veterans in the workplace (article):

1. Strong Work Ethic.
2. Team Players.
3. Tech Savvy.
4. Perform Under Pressure.
5. Strong Problem Solvers.
6. Responsible w/High Integrity.
7. Loyal & Stay Longer.
8. Drug Free & Healthier.
9. Leadership Experience.
10. Safety Focused.

Benefits of Exhibiting.

  • Connect with Younger, Diverse, Motivated Workers (these are Doers, nearly zero Millenial "Life-Balance" types).
  • Gain access to a large number of candidates (usually 300-600) in a one-stop environment.
  • On-the-Spot Interviews for rapid assessment then develop personal connections with your picks.
  • Excellent ROI: Accelerates and Lowers Your Cost per Quality Hire.

    "70% of recruiters polled by SHRM said they attend career fairs."


    Attendee Demographics (usually 300-600 per event).

  • Education: 40% GED with technical, operations, or engineering backgrounds, 60% Bachelors/Associates, 4% Masters/PhD.
  • Status: 8% just finished their military obligations, 35% in the private sector for 1-5 years, 45% in the private sector for 6-15 years.
  • Functions: 77% have Engineering, Operations, Logistics, Management, Electronics, Technical, or Healthcare experience.
  • Residency: 96% are within commute distance of the job fair location, 73% are open to Relocation if required.
  • Other: 3% graduated from West Point, US Naval Academy or Air Force Academy (ask us about special blasts to this segment).

    2018 Dates by Metro.

  • Nov 28: Atlanta
  • Sep 13: Houston
  • Sep 14: Dallas
  • Sep 28: Denver
  • Oct 23: San Diego
  • Oct 26: Detroit
  • Oct 30: Boston
  • Nov 01: Charlotte
  • Nov 02: Cincinnati
  • Nov 09: Miami

  • If you have any questions after reviewing this site or the Sponsorship PDF (right click to download) call Shelly Fitzgerald 404-400-2424 or Shelly@Hire-Veterans.org If you would like us to call you, please click here to schedule a call on our calendar.


    Sponsorship Choices:

    There are no other placement or hiring fees (all-inclusive, hire as many as you wish without paying more).


    $1,295 Standard Exhibitor Package   Sign Up
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    • 2 Representatives
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    • 2 Representatives
    • Pre-event Email Blast
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    $2,795 VIP Exhibitor Package.   Sign Up
    • Exhibition booth
    • 4 Representatives
    • Registered Candidates List in advance
    • Logo on websites
    • Pre-event Email Blast
    • Featured as a veteran-friendly organization in pre-event candidate marketing
    • Listing in exhibitors list

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    Discounts if Same Order: 3+ events=10%, 5+ = 15%, 10+ = 20%, 25+ = 25%.
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    Sponsoring Exhibitor Terms.

    Payment Terms. Failure of Exhibitor to make full payment by the payment due date shall entitle the Organizer at its option to cancel this Agreement without notice and Exhibitor shall remain liable for any unpaid balance. A $25.00 charge will be assessed for any check returned by the bank and all other fees for a returned check will be.

    Exhibit Set-Up. Exhibitor's Display may be set up on the set-up the morning of the event one hour in advance to event opening.

    Dismantling & Removal. Exhibitor's Display shall not be removed until closing of the event. No early breakdowns allowed. Overhead spaces remain under the control of the hotel or facility, and no signs, decorations, banners, advertising matter or exhibits will be permitted in those areas except by written permission of the Committee.

    Exhibitor Conduct. All Exhibitors and their personnel must remain within the confines of their own Spaces and no Exhibitor will be permitted to erect signs or display products obstructing the view, occasion injury or disadvantageously affect the display of other Exhibitors. All demonstrations and distribution of circulars and promotional material must be confined to the limits of the Exhibitor's booth. Exhibits which include the operation of musical equipment or instruments, radios, sound motion picture equipment, public address systems, or any noise making machines must be operated so that the noise resulting therefrom will not annoy or disturb adjacent Exhibitors and their patrons, and must be approved by the Committee. Exhibitors are required to have their exhibit Space neat and orderly at all times. An attendant must remain within Exhibitor's Space during all Exhibition Hours. No Exhibitor shall provide to the public any food or beverages without the written permission of the Committee. All personnel shall conduct themselves in a professional manner and shall not be under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Excluding certified trained service dogs, no pets shall be permitted within the Facility.

    Booth Occupancy. Exhibitor's Space is to be used solely by Exhibitor and no portion can be sublet or assigned without the prior written permission of the Organizer.

    Cancellation of Contract. If this agreement is canceled by Exhibitor for any reason, or by the Organizer because of an Exhibitor's default or violation of this agreement, monies paid to the Organizer by Exhibitor shall be retained as follows: If cancellation occurs 45 days or more before the start of the show, the Organizer shall retain 25% of the total rental cost of the Space (s) and return the balance to the Exhibitor. If cancellation occurs within 45 days of the show, the entire rental paid to date by Exhibitor shall be retained by the Organizer. The Organizer has the right to delay events due to inclement weather or facility issues and will reschedule them at the soonest practical date.



  • What Employers Say...


    "Please send us the next list of cities; we are definitely interested in doing more."
    - Jennifer Worley, Adapture

    "I pretty much stopped doing these types of events because of poor attendee quality and volume but this totally changed my mind. I'm going to send out an internal email to my peers recommending they do your events."
    - Tim Solomon, Barracuda Networks

    "I thought the event was good - looking forward to the next one!"
    - David Chase, Oracle

    "The venue was great as well as the coordination of event staff."
    - Charles Chase, Mosaic Technologies

    "General feedback about the organizational and operational aspects of the event was positive from my staff."
    - Tony Cannizzo, Zaptest

    "I enjoyed it a lot. I look forward to next year."
    - Carter Vath, Ener-Tech

    "Keep up the good work."
    - Damon Poremski, PostcardMania

    "Thanks for an awesome experience. I truly enjoyed myself."- Lynn Harris, Human Resource Specialist, Securitas

    "I believe the services that you guys provide are really priceless."
    - Linda Clifford, Flextronics


    "The event went just as planned and we were very happy with the turnout. Look forward to more of these events."
    - Katrina Grenon, IBM




    Example Employers