LINCOLN - The Nebraska Department of Labor and Hilton Omaha will host a Boots to Fill military and veteran job fair and hiring event on Thursday, November 7 at Hilton Omaha, located at 1001 Cass Street. The event will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and is open to all active duty service members, Guard, Reserve, veterans, their spouses, and working age dependents. This event is open to the public with veterans having priority of service.

Nebraska is home to thousands of active duty service members and Nebraska National Guard, along with hundreds of Reserve personnel. “Veterans help Nebraska businesses grow and thrive,” said Governor Pete Ricketts. “My team is dedicated to working with community partners to provide opportunities that connect veterans with job opportunities and career resources.”

“Helping veterans succeed in the workforce is one of the goals of the Department of Labor, so we look forward to providing another opportunity for making connections with employers from a wide range of industries,” said Commissioner of Labor John H. Albin.

Over 60 employers are registered for the event.  A list of employers is online at dol.nebraska.gov.  Resumes will be accepted at the event and interviews may be conducted on site. No registration is required.

This job fair is sponsored by the Nebraska Department of Labor and Hilton Omaha.

What: Boots to Fill Job Fair and Hiring Event

When: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, November 7

Where: Hilton Omaha Grand Ballroom, 1001 Cass Street, Omaha, NE 68102

Featuring: Employers with job openings in the Omaha area

More Information: Rick.honeycutt@nebraska.gov or call 402-934-2631