Somerset County to Host FREE Veterans Job & Wellness Fair on Oct. 10

Veterans, their families, and the public are invited to attend the Veterans Job and Wellness Fair, a free event sponsored by the Somerset County Board of County Commissioners. This event offers valuable resources and information about services, health and wellness, employment, networking opportunities and more. County Commissioner Director Shanel Y. Robinson will present a brief keynote on “Transitioning From Military Service to Civilian Workforce.” Pre-registration is requested.

“As an Air Force veteran, it’s important for me to support events that will offer resources to our veterans,” said Commissioner Director Shanel Y. Robinson. “I understand that 13% of military spouses are unemployed, which is about three times the national average. Veterans have dedicated their lives to serving our country and we must ensure that they and their families have access to services, programs, and employment.”

*Details About the Event *The Veterans Fair takes place from 3 to 6 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 10, at the Senior Wellness Center at Bridgewater, 876 E. Main St., Bridgewater, NJ 08807. Following an opening ceremony and the presentation by Director Robinson, attendees will be able to network with employers and agency representatives and enjoy light refreshments. To pre-register, click here
https://webapps.co.somerset.nj.us/services/GRWDB/communityvetsfair2024.aspx, call 908-704-6300, or visit https://bit.ly/VeteransEventRegistration.

For more information, visit https://bit.ly/VeteransEventInfo, or click here https://www.co.somerset.nj.us/government/human-services/veterans-services.

*Agencies Participating *At this valuable Job & Wellness Fair, Veterans and their families will have access to more than forty companies ranging from private to non-profit, healthcare and behavioral health agencies offering resources, services, information, and employment.

• Participating agencies include:*

  • American Water (commitment to offering employment to Veterans and their families)

  • Bridgewater Marriot (jobs for Veterans transitioning into civilian life)

  • Drug Enforcement Administration (employment for administrative, research, forensic science)

  • Federal Air Marshal Service (employment for tech jobs, security) - Fiserv (tech and sales jobs)

  • Johnson & Johnson (military connected opportunities, and resources for Veterans and their spouses, military students, and those currently serving) - Mass Mutual New Jersey (financial advice for unexpected hardships, planning for the future)

  • New Jersey Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (assistance with taxes, help with housing, employment and skill building) - Richard Hall Community Health & Wellness Center (access to mental health services)

  • Robert Wood Johnson University Somerset (employment, access to resources, Veterans Employee Resource Group)

  • Somerset County Department of Health (health information and education materials, and free health screenings)

To see additional participating agencies, click here
https://www.thegrwdb.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/veteransjobfair2024_registration_09242026_final.pdf or visit https://bit.ly/VeteransParticipantList2024

About the Somerset County Veterans Services Veterans Services https://www.co.somerset.nj.us/government/human-services/veterans-services provides counsel, information, and referral to the county’s Veterans of Military Service and their families, as well as assists with the application process for benefits from the Veterans Administration and other federal and state agencies. In addition, Veterans Services orchestrate organizations and internment memorial markers and grave flags, maintains a close liaison-ship with the county’s Veterans' organizations, and provides assistance with memorial and patriotic ceremonies.