Pikes Peak Workforce Center will host a job fair for the community and veterans on Thursday

COLORADO SPRINGS – On Thursday, November 7, the Pikes Peak Workforce Center will host a job fair for the community and veterans at the Colorado Springs Event Center.

The Community and Veterans Job Fair is open to the general public and those transitioning from the armed forces, veterans and their families.

According to the Pikes Peak Workforce Center, both civilian and military job seekers will have the opportunity to connect with numerous employers in one convenient location.

“We look forward to welcoming more than 150 employers from a variety of industries to the Community & Veterans Job Fair,” said Becca Tonn, communications and public relations manager at PPFWC.

For express access on the day of the show, PPFWC recommends that you purchase a Connecting Colorado take into account in advance.

Industries that will be at the job fair include:

  • Build
  • Customer service/sales
  • Cybersecurity
  • Ministry of Defense contractors
  • Drivers/transport
  • Education
  • Financial/Insurance/Business
  • Food service
  • Government
  • Healthcare
  • Hospitality
  • Information technology/technical (non-defense related)
  • Law Enforcement – Federal/State/Local
  • Production
  • Employment agencies

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