Security center sets job fair to help war vets
Veterans of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan are returning home these days to face another enemy - high unemployment. The Morrelly Center for Homeland Security in Bethpage plans to join the battle against joblessness, hosting a "Welcome Back Warriors" job fair on Monday.
The event, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the center at 510 Grumman Rd. W., is open to all veterans, but the focus will be on those returning from Iraq and Afghanistan, said Ray Donnelly, a center director. Rep. Steve Israel (D-Huntington) and Nassau County Executive Edward Mangano are the sponsors.
Several Long Island companies and organizations, including Astoria Federal Savings, National Grid, New York Life, The North Shore-LIJ Health System and the New York State Department of Labor, will be on hand.
"No more worthy work can be done than to support our returning vets," Donnelly said.
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