Job fair brings 18 employers to Fort Jackson

Photo By Josephine Carlson | A Soldier speaks with representatives from Amazon during a career fair at the NCO Club May 19.  

SOUTH CAROLINA, UNITED STATES

05.19.2021

Story by Josephine Carlson 

Fort Jackson Public Affairs Office

The Fort Jackson Transition Assistance Program hosted an in-person career fair on May 19 at the NCO Club open to Department of Defense ID card holders to allow employers to present their employment opportunities to Soldiers, spouses, veterans and retirees.

Lewis Kellam, director of human resources, opened the event by thanking the employers who participated in the event.

“Your efforts today will help us combat the challenges that these transitioning veterans and their family members are facing in obtaining employment,” Kellam said.

Eighteen organizations from various industries signed up to have a table at the career fair.

Deputy John Fulton and a team of recruiters traveled from Tampa, Florida, to recruit for Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office.

“The reason we come up here is to continue to help Soldiers transition to the civilian life,” Fulton said. “I’m a retired Army Soldier. I retired in 2016. I figured this event would be a great way to show other Soldiers who are either getting out or getting ready to retire how to find another career. If you want to continue to work, (if you have) that passion to help people, this agency is a great agency to work for.”

Carolyn Andrews, transition services manager, said employers who come to the career fair know the individuals seeking employment come with a certain skill set and have great transition skills.

“This is a collaborative effort that they always support because they see the value in our Soldiers and their Families,” Andrews said.

Other organization represented included, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Veterans Affairs and other local and national firms.

• Date Taken: 05.19.2021
• Date Posted: 05.28.2021 11:42
• Story ID: 397709
• Location: SOUTH CAROLINA, US