Veterans and Diversity Hiring Expo Coming Up In Hartford

HARTFORD, CT — The Connecticut Department of Labor and Hartford Athletic are hosting the first annual Veterans and Diversity Hiring Expo at Dillon Stadium in Hartford, according to a statement from Gov. Ned Lamont. The event will be Tuesday, Sept. 7, from 1:30 to 5:00 p.m.

The event is free to attend and participants are encouraged to register online at HartfordAthletic.com/Expo.

The hiring expo seeks to support those who are underemployed, seeking new career opportunities, or most importantly, directly impacted in their careers by COVID-19. Each registrant will also receive a free ticket to the Hartford Athletic Veterans and Military Appreciation Night match against Louisville City FC following the expo at 7:00 p.m.

"These types of creative partnerships are exactly what Connecticut needs to continue to bounce back from the COVID-19 pandemic and grow our economy far into the future," Lamont said in a statement. "Serving our veterans, diverse communities, and those who need us most is one of our most important jobs as a government and as neighbors. I want to thank the Hartford Athletic for stepping up to support this important effort, and our great team at the Connecticut Department of Labor for their dedication to this mission and public-private partnerships that fuel our state."

The expo will host up to 40 organizations that support "a diverse workforce providing opportunities for veterans, people of color, women, and people with disabilities," according to the statement Educational opportunities will be available including resumé assistance, interview strategies, and dress for success advice.

Supporting partners of the event include the Connecticut Department of Transportation and Stop & Shop.