Andson and the Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas Host Veterans Finance and Job Fair
Among the 573,000 unemployed veterans in 2014, 59 percent were age 45 and over. Statistics like that motivated the Nevada State Treasurer, Dan Schwartz, to build a veterans initiative for 2015-16 to help tackle this issue. Andson, Inc., a local nonprofit focused on financial education was enlisted to build a veterans financial literacy workshop. With the assistance of the Financial Guidance Center, and The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, Andson will host a finance and job fair.
Las Vegas, Nevada, January 18, 2016 (Newswire.com) - Among the 573,000 unemployed veterans in 2014, 59 percent were age 45 and over. Statistics like that motivated the Nevada State Treasurer, Dan Schwartz, to build a veterans initiative for 2015-16 to help tackle this issue. Andson, Inc., a local nonprofit focused on financial education and academic support was enlisted to build a veterans financial literacy workshop. With the assistance of the Financial Guidance Center, and The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, Andson will host a finance and job fair - to address the entire life of our local veterans. Some of the topics will be:
- Developing a household budget
- Military benefits and discounts
- Purchasing a vehicle or home
- Saving for higher education
- VA loans and military credit unions
The jobs fair will feature hiring managers from various departments at The Cosmopolitan, actively seeking new candidates. The event has been set for Friday, February 5th, starting 9:00 am at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, in the Castalanna Ballroom. Lunch will be provided.
Registration is required for the event.
About Andson: Our mission is to educate, inform, and inspire by delivering innovative programs in academics, financial literacy, and mentoring.
About Financial Guidance Center: FGC can help you get control of your finances and/or reach your housing goals through financial counseling and education.
About The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas: The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas is a unique luxury resort offering a decidedly different perspective, situated in the heart of The Strip.
Anthony McTaggart | 702-518-2851 | anthony@andson.org
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