CAMDEN, N.J. (WPVI) -- Area employers were looking to fill their vacancies with veterans.
A Hiring Our Heroes Job Fair took place Wednesday at the Susquehanna National Bank Center in Camden.
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More than 40 employers had positions available for veterans and military spouses.
Job seekers could also take part in a workshop to learn about resume writing and interview skills.
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, The American Legion and the University of Phoenix hosted the event.
Since Hiring Our Heroes began in March 2011, more than 1,500 companies have hired 25,000 veterans and military spouses at 870 hiring events.