A job fair event will help those who served their country and their families find employment.

The Hero2Hired Job Fair is a major educational and employment event that will be held Aug. 14 at the Utah Valley Convention Center, 220 W. Center St., Provo. 

This free event is for the benefit of unemployed and under-employed Guardsmen, Reservists, veterans and their spouses. 

A flyer can be reviewed at http://www.ut.ngb.army.mil/family/index.htm. 

The Utah ESGR Committee, Utah Veterans and Military Employment Coalition, Utah Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve along with many other support organizations will participate in the event. 

This Hero2Hired Job Fair will feature more than 50 employers who recognize the unique combination of natural and acquired skills and value the real-world experiences and the contributions made military members. 

This event is open to all veterans, current military members and their spouses. 

Several selected veterans services organizations will also be on site to assist and provide information.

Additionally, a Resume, Interview Skills Workshop and tips on how to succeed at a job fair will be conducted on Aug. 6 at the National Guard Armory, 951 S. Geneva Road in Orem. 

Workshops will begin at 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. Contact Chuck Rackham at 801-432-4242 or email charus.r.rackham.ctr@mail.mil to register.

For more information, call Kim Watts at 801-432-4492, Mark Harrison at 801-432-4536, Chris Willden at 801-245-2610 or Chuck Rackham at 801-432-4242.