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Company Spotlight

Comcast wants to hire vets.
Comcast has pledged to hire 10,000 members of the military community. "I can teach you the technology," said Derek Brown, a former Army artilleryman and VP of Enterprise Services at Comcast. "You just have to come through the door with a fire beneath you."

Container Store Coming to Christiana Fashion Center
"The Container Store will open a location this fall at 2200 Fashion Center Blvd, Space 101 in the Christiana Fashion Center. The Container Store, like Newark-based W.L. Gore and Associates, has been listed in as one of the 100 top workplaces in a list published by Fortune Magazine.

According to the GlassDoor website, salaries for part-time employs run more than $13 an hour, compared to $10.40 hourly rate at Macy’s in the mall. Full-time employees can make $50,000 a year."
NEW Holiday Hiring
UPS said Tuesday it will hire 90,000 to 95,000 employees — about the same as last year — to help handle shipping and deliveries over the holiday season.

The company has struggled to handle a crush of online shipping over the past two years, particularly during the last, frenzied days of the shopping season,

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Temporary Work
Home Depot - Spring Hiring - 80,000 workers
Starbucks - Update Nov. 2015
Starbucks already picks up the tab for its employees to go to college. But now the thousands of military veterans who work there are getting an added perk: Free tuition for their spouses and children.

The offer is good for any current or former military member working at Starbucks. They can use the scholarship to send either their spouse or one child to enroll at Arizona State University's online program.

"Starbucks announced ......a plan to hire at least 10,000 military veterans and active-duty spouses over the next five years.

Chief Executive Howard Schultz, who will detail the plan at Starbucks headquarters, has charted an aggressive global expansion that ultimately calls for 500,000 employees company wide, up from 200,000 today.
Camden NJ - new company hiring 1000 workers
ACTS Industries announced they will open its international headquarters in Camden. The firm leased a warehouse at River Avenue and State Street. Officials with the company say the move will bring 1,000 jobs to the area.
Amazon Hiring
"Amazon announced plans Monday to hire 7,000 workers for its U.S. operation, with most jobs offering pay and benefits far above typical retail wages, the company said.
Amazon did not give specific pay scales for the positions, but said the 5,000 warehouse jobs will pay 30% more than jobs in traditional retail stores."

"The jobs are full-time permanent positions and also include stock grants that, over the last five years, have averaged 9% of pay for Amazon's full-time workers. And the company said many workers would also be eligible for 95% tuition reimbursement to those attending college, whether or not their field of study is related to their job."
Prudiential - Long Term Committment of Hiring/Training Veterans
In the spirit of Prudential's longstanding commitment to U.S. Veterans, active service members and Veterans already in our employ, Prudential has established several programs that provide access to quality education, job training, and employment opportunities. Prudential also seeks to advocate for Veterans among our corporate peers.
Education & Training
VETalent, a partnership with Workforce Opportunities Services a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization and a local university, prepares Veterans for new careers through a work-study program leading to a certification. We are actively engaged in efforts to expand this highly effective program. By collaborating with other Fortune 500 companies to share best practices and promote adoption of successful education and training models, we aspire to assure a better outcome for Veterans.

Companies Hiring Veterans

Chase.com - Military Jobs
Indeed.com - JP Morgan Chase
NY Daily News Story about JP Morgan Chase
Walmart Hiring 100,000 Veterans!
Veterans who have recently returned home are getting the attention of Wal-Mart.
Wal-Mart Stores (WMT, Fortune 500) said Tuesday that, over the next five years, it will hire every veteran who honorably left the military in the last year.

More than 100,000 people are expected to find work through the program, making it one of the largest hiring commitments for veterans on record, the nation's largest retailer said.

In recent years, finding any work, let alone good jobs, has been a struggle for veterans. The unemployment rate for veterans serving in recent wars has fallen some, but remained at a doggedly high 10.8% in December. That's still well above the 7.5% rate for nonveterans.

"Too many of those who fought for us abroad now find themselves fighting for jobs at home," Bill Simon, president and CEO of Wal-Mart U.S. said in a speech Tuesday.

Amazon.com

Amazon.com - fulfillment center does plan to target veterans for hiring.

SAP- PA Headquarters

SAP is planning growth in the Newtown Square area(North American Headquarters,) although the jobs will not be specifically for veterans.

Careers at SAP
U.S. Headquarters for German Software Company plans big expansion
Read about SAP's hiring and growth plans.

GE

News Article - Associated Press on GE Plans to hire 5,000

Job Fairs

Upcoming Veterans Job Fairs

Sens.Tom Carper and Chris Coons and Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester will host two job fairs for veterans.

The Dover job fair is set for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug 20 at Wilmington University Dover Campus, 3282 N. Dupont Highway. Employers to be represented at the Dover fair are Community Systems Inc., Customs Border Protection, Delaware Commission of Veteran Affairs, Delaware Department of Transportation, Delaware State Parks Veterans Conservation Corps, Department of Labor, Dover Downs Hotel & Casino, G4S Secure Solutions USA, Hertrich Family of Dealerships, New Castle County Police Department, Performance Food Group, Polytech Adult Education, Primerica, Senior Employment Program, State of Delaware Department of Human Resources, Sunstates Security, University of Delaware PTAC, UPS, Wilmington Dept. of Veteran Affairs, Wilmington Police Department, Wilmington VA Medical Center and WSFS Bank.

The Middletown job fair is set for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 7 at Middletown Fire Hall, 27 W. Green St. Employers to be represented at the Middletown fair are Community Systems Inc., Customs Border Protection, Delaware Commission of Veteran Affairs, Delaware Department of Transportation, Department of Labor, Dover Downs Hotel & Casino, Food Bank of Delaware, G4S Secure Solutions USA, Hertrich Family of Dealerships, Horizon Services, National Able Network, New Castle County Police Department, Performance Food Group, Polytech Adult Education, Primerica, State of Delaware, Department of Human Resources, Sunstates Security, University of Delaware PTAC, Wilmington Department of Veteran Affairs, Wilmington Police Department and Wilmington VA Medical Center.

Both fairs are free, and no registration is required for attendees.

Attention Veterans! Sign Up to Attend the Veterans Online Career Fair!

Event Web Site URL:
RSVP at www.veteranrecruiting.com

Event Description

On July 30^th, VRS in partnership with the White House Joining Forces initiative will host the next installment of the VRS virtual career fair www.veteranrecruiting.com

The VRS fairs are an outstanding way for veterans to meet live with employers from all across the country, but without the need to travel to a physical location. Since September 2011, more than 24,000 veterans have been hired by the employers and government agencies who participate in the VRS virtual career fairs, and we are aiming for 50,000 additional by 2018.

More than 30 leading employers who represent over 40,000 jobs will be in attendance on July 30^th, but the VRS virtual career fair is open all the time. The website to register/login is www.veteranrecruiting.com and the attached flier provides more detail.

Contact Information:
Name: Lauren Havens
Phone: (302) 356-6790
Email: lauren.p.havens@wilmu.edu

Helpful Government Agency Links

ESGR - Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve
DVA - Department of Veterans Affairs
Information and links on jobs, insurance, returning, and homeless veterans.
USA.gov - Military Veterans Resources & Links
U.S. Department of Labor

Past Event -Stand-down against Homelessness

Stand Downs - October 4, 2013 - Dover, DE

"Stand Downs are just one part of the Department of Veterans Affairs' efforts to provide services to homeless Veterans. Stand Downs are typically one to three day events providing services to homeless Veterans such as food, shelter, clothing, health screenings, VA and Social Security benefits counseling, and referrals to a variety of other necessary services, such as health care, housing, employment, and substance use treatment. Stand Downs are collaborative events, coordinated between local VAs, other government agencies, and community agencies serving the homeless."

Event for Homeless Vets

Past Event - Operation Success - Career Fair - April 18, 2013

Operation Success was held in Dover, Delaware on Thursday April 18, 2013. Wilmington University partnered with the United States Chamber of Commerce for this event. Employers interviewed candidates; workshops related to job hunting were offered.

Past Event - Operation Success - Job Fair - April 21, 2012

Thank you so much to all of the employers and participants who attended! Also, a big thank you to Senator Chris Coons and his staff for supporting our troops and the event.

OPERATION SUCCESS: WELCOME HOME

Saturday, 21 April 2012
0900-1300 hrs
Wilmington University New Castle

Senator Chris Coons - Press Conference about Operation Success

http://www.newsworks.org/index.php/local//item/36316-wilmington-university-hopes-to-link-returning-military-veterans-to-employment-opportunities/

Past Event - Operation Success - November 2011 Event

On Saturday, November 5, 2011, Wilmington University in New Castle, DE hosted an event at its main campus for veterans, guard, and their families. The day will last from 10am to 3pm with speakers and breakout sessions on a variety of topics such as job hunting, resume preparation, veterans benefits, PTSD, and wellness, among others. Events for families with kids will be offered. Several area college and universities will be participating. Free food and beverages will be provided.

Thank you to all of the participants and partners for attending! Photos of the event can be found here:

http://www.wilmu.edu/photos/index.aspx