Ontario, CA – October 22, 2024 – Southern California is home to one of the largest military veteran populations in the country, and on Friday, November 15th, we are proud to host the SoCal Veterans Expo at the Ontario Convention Center to connect veterans with employers & resources that will help them build a stable and prosperous future for them & their families.
It has been more than five (5) years since our last Veterans Expo and we need your help. We are expecting more than 2,000 attendees and the community has shown great interest in our “All Electric” theme. Due to the high demand and interest in this event, we have decided to open the event to multiple counties (LA, OC and the IE (San Bernardino and Riverside).
The expo planners have created a real all-electric theme titled: “Tomorrow’s Technology… Starting Today.” This expo will feature the futuristic Joby Aviation, an all-electric air taxi. Joby is partnering with Uber, Delta Airlines and the Dept. of Defense. Joby Aviation is planning to begin initial operations as early as 2025. Mark Christopher Auto Dealership will be showcasing their fleet of 2025 all-electric vehicles (Cadillac, Hummer and GMC). Southern California Edison is also supporting this event as well as staffing agencies, “Volt” and OSI Staffing will be super-charging the Veteran’s job search.
“If you want a job and are qualified, we’ll find the employer. If you want a job and are not qualified, we’ll get you trained. No matter what, we’ll find it together.” states Dr. Monica Christianson, Expo Chair and owner of Warrior’s Art Project. “We are looking forward to working with the community in providing the Veterans access to “thousands” of jobs and resources they need and deserve.” For more information, visit: http://www.SoCalVetExpo.org.
The SoCal Veterans Expo is committed to helping those who have served our country, while gaining valuable visibility and networking opportunities with business and government leaders. This event is focused on a huge audience in four Southern California Counties including Los Angeles, Orange, San Bernardino and Riverside. The expo is OPEN to the Public & FREE (admission and parking) to all attendees. Attendees must pre-register online.
Presenting Sponsors are the California Inland Empire Council, Scouting America (IEscouts.org) and US Jobs Now. More than 60 employers and vendors will gather at the Ontario Convention Center to provide on-site job interviews, information on resources and services. USC and ULV will also be supporting our Veterans with educational opportunities.
Employers include: Fed Ex, ASM Global, United States Postal Service, Loma Linda, U.S. Secret Service, FBI, Pride Industries, San Bernardino and Riverside County Sheriffs, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Crown Trucking, Volunteers of America, and more.
Resources include: mental health, on-site vision, medical and dental resources, online training programs, housing & banking services, employment opportunities, and more.
For more information about the SoCal Veterans Expo, please visit www.SoCalVetExpo.org or email us at: Info@SoCalVetExpo.org.
