NABEF Supports Military Veterans at the 04 NAB Show Career Day

NABEF Supports Military Veterans at the 2014 NAB Show Career Day WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The NAB Education Foundation (NABEF), in partnership with the Broadcast Education Association (BEA), announced the addition of a Military Veteran Resource Center to NAB Shows Career Day, Wednesday, April 9, in Las Vegas, NV. Located in the Las Vegas Hotel and Casino Pavilion, Career Day is an annual event that provides college students, entry-level job seekers and experienced professionals with the opportunity to interact with media industry recruiters. NAB Show is the worlds largest annual conference and expo for professionals who create, manage, and distribute entertainment across all platforms.

This year, NABEF has partnered with representatives from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundations Hiring Our Heroes program, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and Quaestor Federal Consulting to offer resources for veterans and employers. Immediately prior to the Career Fair, employers can attend a free session from 9-10:00 a.m. focusing on the business case for hiring military veterans and skill sets veterans possess that can be applied to the broadcast industry. During the Career Fair, the Military Veterans Resource Center booth will provide advice and opportunities for training related to a successful job search as well as information for both recruiters and job seekers.

Job seekers can attend sessions throughout the day on personal brand management, dressing for success and information on jobs in broadcasting. Career Day will offer the popular one-on-one career coaching sessions that include resume critiques and interview strategies. Recruiters include Beasley Broadcast Group, CNN/Turner Broadcasting, ESPN, Gannett, NEP Broadcasting, PBS Las Vegas, Radionomy and Univision Radio.

Pre-registration is available for NAB Show attendees, and admission is free with the registration code CF14. Non-registrants of NAB Show may also attend.

Companies interested in registering as a recruiter for the event must complete the recruiter registration form. All registered recruiters will receive Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) credit for participating in Career Day. For additional information on purchasing booth space or participating as an attendee, visit the NABEF Career Day page page or contact Isabelle Tilghman.

About NAB Show

NAB Show, held April 5-10, 2014 in Las Vegas, is the worlds largest electronic media show covering filmed entertainment and the development, management and delivery of content across all mediums. With more than 93,000 attendees from 156 countries and 1,550+ exhibitors, NAB Show is the ultimate marketplace for digital media and entertainment. From creation to consumption, across multiple platforms and countless nationalities, NAB Show is home to the solutions that transcend traditional broadcasting and embrace content delivery to new screens in new ways. Complete details are available at www.nabshow.com.

About NABEF

The National Association of Broadcasters Education Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to reinforcing the future of broadcasting through a commitment to education and to advancing excellence in the diversity and community service efforts of our industry. Learn more at www.nabef.org.

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