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Watch Newsbreak Today!
Watch Newsbreak, a Port of Seattle video program featuring members of the Veterans Fellowship Program
Office of Social Responsibility
Read the Office of Social Responsibility Spring Newsletter today
Hire America’s Heroes- 2008 Symposium
The Port participated at the recent “Hire America’s Heroes- 2008 Symposium” that took place at Navy Base Kitsap-Bangor, with the theme “Last Mile Problem: Strategies for Success.”
Job seeking service members from all branches, the Reserve Corps and chain-of-command were invited to attend. The symposium helped transitioning military personnel connect with employers and learn about opportunities with veteran-friendly companies and organizations. Representatives and recruiters from various companies and organizations assisted and provided information to help those transitioning, identify transferrable skills and abilities sought by civilian employers. Participating companies and organizations also shared their best practices which was the ideal setting for the Port’s Veterans Fellowship Program as delivered by Gary Buchanan (pictured above on the left). Mark Coates, Port Aviation Operations, also presented, and current VFP participant (James Bunn) and past participant (Mark Stemann) sat on a panel giving their testimonials at the symposium.
Fellowship Opportunities
Stay tuned to this page as we will be recruiting again this upcoming Summer 2009 for our Fall 2009 Class.
The Port of Seattle is helping military personnel departing active duty to transition to civilian employment. Download the Fact Sheet here. The Veterans Fellowship Program provides short-term (6-month) employment that will assist veterans in the following areas:
Gary Buchanan, 206-433-7248
Tammy Woodard, 206-728-3277 or
Leonora Palana, 206-728-3104
The Port of Seattle is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to diversity in the workplace.