Hosted by Reps. Wasserman Schultz and Deutch
Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. – On Saturday, December 3, Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-20) and Congressman Ted Deutch (FL-19) hosted a Veterans Jobs Fair at the Fort Lauderdale Armory. Veterans and military families were invited to learn more about employment opportunities in the area and had a chance to meet with potential employers. There were also people on hand to talk about how to enroll in the VA health system, educational financial assistance, and other benefits.
This event comes on the heels of the recent passage of new tax credits for employers who hire unemployed veterans included in President Obama’s American Jobs Act. With so many of our troops returning home to a difficult economy after serving bravely in Iraq and Afghanistan, this event provided some of our servicemen and women with an opportunity to meet with local employers interested in hiring a hero.
