South Carolina announced a free virtual career fair for veterans and military spouses, with more than 40 state agencies and higher-education institutions participating. The Department of Administration published the announcement September 8 for an event scheduled two days later.
The fair was set for September 10 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., with advance registration required. Participants could visit virtual agency booths, share resumes and speak directly with recruiters and human-resources representatives about available employment opportunities.
The state described openings across fields including accounting, engineering, finance, information technology, maintenance, human resources, healthcare and security. Participating institutions included Aiken Technical College, Clemson University and the University of South Carolina, alongside a range of state departments.
The event was the sixth statewide virtual career fair dedicated to veterans, according to the announcement. The initiative was organized with the Department of Veterans’ Affairs and the governor’s office. The September 8 release describes the planned recruiting event; it does not establish attendance, hiring totals or subsequent employment outcomes.
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