JPMorgan Chase (NYSE: JPM) and the 100,000 Jobs Mission will host a major hiring event in Dallas for U.S. military veterans, transitioning service members, Guard and Reserve members and military spouses on April 11 at the Dallas Convention Center. More than 120 companies will be there looking to fill more than 5,500 jobs in the Dallas area and 82,000 jobs nationwide.  More than 2,300 job seekers have registered to attend.

General registration opens at 8:30 a.m. followed by an opening ceremony at 9:00 a.m. featuring Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings; Anne Motsenbocker, President of Chase in the Dallas region; and General Gary North, USAF (Ret.), Vice President for Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company. The 100,000 Jobs Mission will publicly announce its first quarter 2013 veteran hiring number during the opening ceremony. Several speakers and experts will be available after the opening ceremony and throughout the day to speak with the press.

Hiring Event Details:

Event: 100,000 Jobs Mission Hiring Event Hosted by JPMorgan Chase

Press Registration and Credentials: Camera pre-set time is 7:30 a.m. and representatives from the press are welcome to attend throughout the day. Press credentials are required. The opening ceremony is from 9:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. followed by a press availability with several speakers and experts from 9:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Should you have any questions, please contact Shannon O’Reilly: shannon.oreilly@jpmchase.com or 212.270.0563.

General Registration: Job seekers are encouraged to register online prior to the event. Participants should also bring multiple copies of their resume and be prepared for interviews.

Participating Companies: For the full list of participating companies, download the event flyer here. And get the latest information about the 100,000 Jobs Mission by liking us on Facebook.

About the 100,000 Jobs Mission: Launched in 2011, the 100,000 Jobs Mission is a coalition of 100 companies committed to hiring at least 100,000 U.S. military veterans by 2020.  The coalition’s companies have collectively hired 51,835 veterans through the fourth quarter of 2012. For more information on the 100,000 Jobs Mission, visit 100000jobsmission.com.

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