Free Resource & Job Fair for Veterans

Stratford University to Host Free Resource & Job Fair for Veterans

February 6th in Alexandria

Public event will provide health information, benefits assistance, resume help,

educational opportunities and more

WHAT: Stratford University’s Alexandria Campus is hosting a Veterans’ Resource & Job Fair for Veterans, Active Duty and the Military Dependent population. The event is free and open to the public.

Numerous agencies, groups and organizations that provide military and veteran assistance will be present. Health information will be provided as well as information and assistance on benefits, the GI Bill, education opportunities and job procurement. In addition, Stratford University employment specialists will be on hand to review resumes and offer interview instruction.

There will be break-out sessions to assist Veterans with eBenefits as well as address educational and healthcare benefits.

WHEN: Saturday, February 6, 2016

10am – 2pm

WHERE: Stratford University, Alexandria Campus

2900 Eisenhower Ave.

Alexandria, Va. 22314

FREE parking and FREE shuttle service to and from the Eisenhower Avenue Metro (Yellow Line) will be available.

The following organizations are scheduled to attend:

Department of Veterans Affairs

Hilton Worldwide

Veterans Legal Assistance Project

USDA

Inter-Con Security Systems, Inc.

Robert Half/ Accounttemps

Agility Reliability Success (ARServices)

Aflac

PAE

Strategy and Management Services, Inc. (SAMS)

NOVA Veterans Association

Apple

Six Flags

Integrity Applications Incorporated (IAI)

About Stratford University

Founded in 1976, Stratford University is a private educational institution dedicated to preparing students for the challenges of a rewarding career. Alumni pursue professions in high-demand fields like information technology, hospitality, culinary arts, business administration, health sciences, and nursing. With convenient locations in Falls Church, Woodbridge, Richmond, Newport News, and Virginia Beach, Virginia, Baltimore, Maryland, and New Delhi, India, Stratford University is the ideal place to fulfill academic and professional goals. Stratford University offers Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctoral Degrees, as well as many non-credit workshops and courses.

Stratford University has been named to the Military Times’ list of Best for Vets: Colleges 2016. Stratford ranks 46th nationally based on a survey that assesses veteran and military student services and rates of academic achievement.

For more information, go to www.stratford.edu.