CareerSource ESCAROSA and Santa Rosa Economic Development teaming up for the second annual Honoring Our Heroes Career Fair
This effort recognizes, supports, and offers career opportunities to all military, veterans, spouses, and dependents in Santa Rosa County. Register for this free event at tinyurl.com/HOH2024-REGISTRATION. Participants will have the chance to speak with the following potential employers/organizations (more employers/organizations may be added as the event draws near):
- State of Florida- DCF
- Mediacom Communications Corporation
- Waffle House
- Express Employment Professionals
- Manpower
- Florida Department of Corrections
- Escambia County Corrections
- Goldring Gulf Distributing
- Hanley’s Warehouse
- Blackwater River Correctional and Rehabilitation Facility
- Pensacola State College
- Escambia County Sheriff’s Office
- The H.T. Hackney Co.
- Buffalo Rock Company
- Florida Department of Corrections (Santa Rosa CI)
- LandrumHR
- ST Engineering North America
- Pace Fire Rescue District
- Santa Rosa County Human Resources
- Swift Supply, Inc.
- LifeView Group
- Custom Control Solutions, Inc.
- Visiting Angels of Pace and Milton
- The GEO Group
- Airbus Americas Inc
- HCA Florida Healthcare
- Builders FirstSource
- Legal Services of North Florida
- Navy Federal
- Addus HomeCare
- Federal Bureau of Prisons
For more information, visit CareerSourceEscarosa.com.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do I need to bring with me?
Participants are encouraged to have an elevator pitch ready (a brief way of introducing yourself and getting across a key point or two), 10 copies of their resume (two pages or less with up to last 10 years of employment), a notepad and a pen. Bring a folder to store collected flyers and business cards.
Will interviews be conducted?
Periodically, interviews are conducted on the spot, but all the employers should have jobs open on the CareerSource ESCAROSA website.
How should I dress?
Business casual or suits. Participants should avoid casual sandals, shorts, revealing clothing and anything with rips/holes.
Additional thoughts
LinkedIn and YouTube can be great resources on how to dress, resumes, elevator pitches, and other helpful information. If the participant is a veteran, military spouse, or dependent, the CareerSource ESCAROSA team can help with tailored career services to meet their needs.