An industry recruiter talks with transitioning Soldiers about some of the career opportunities they can find in the Fort Knox area during the 2023 Career and Education Fair in Saber & Quill Sept. 21.
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FORT KNOX, Ky. — Many of the 97 vendors that showed up toto the Saber & Quill Sept. 21 gathered around a podium for the start of the 2023 Fort Knox Career and Education Fair.
The vendors represented opportunities for members of the Fort Knox and surrounding communities – educational and career opportunities. At the podium stood Col. Chris Ricci, commander of Fort Knox Garrison, to thank them for taking the time to provide transitioning Soldiers, spouses, family members and even high school seniors the chance to start a great career.
Job seeking Soldiers sign in at the entrance table before working their way through Saber & Quill to see all the career opportunities they can have after the Army.
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Col. Chris Ricci, commander of Fort Knox Garrison, speaks to several vendors before the kickoff of the event, thanking them for attending and recruiting Fort Knox personnel.
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A representative from the American Red Cross is shown where her assigned table is before the start of the fair.
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“We certainly hope you are pleased with the turnout today, and that the event is value added,” Ricci said. “For both you and the candidates that attend, there are a hundred vendors representing industry, education and installation services here today, proving that you are ready and willing to help these candidates find career opportunities.”
After Ricci spoke, Andrew Cooper, chief of the Transition Assistance Program, encouraged the crowd of college and career recruiters to take their places behind their tables.
“Ladies and gentlemen, Career and Education Fair 2023 is now open,” said Cooper.
By the time to event ended four hours later, over 150 college and career seeking candidates, including about 30 students from Fort Knox Middle High School, snaked their way through four rooms of opportunities, stopping frequently to ask questions and provide resumes.
About 30 high school students from Fort Knox Middle High School talk with college and career vendors at the event. Some students came prepared with job resumes while others went in search of colleges.
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About 30 high school students from Fort Knox Middle High School talk with college and career vendors at the event. Some students came prepared with job resumes while others went in search of colleges.
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About 30 high school students from Fort Knox Middle High School talk with college and career vendors at the event. Some students came prepared with job resumes while others went in search of colleges.
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Afterward, Cooper said his personnel are already beginning the process of planning for next year’s fair.
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