Athens Job Fair for Vets ATHENS, OH (WOUB) -
With unemployment topping eight percent in Athens County, lots of people are trying to find a job.

Military veterans who are looking got some special treatment yesterday -- a job fair just for them...and their spouses.

Nick Claussen is with Athens County's Department of Job and Family Services....one of the sponsors of the job fair.

Claussen says veterans have lots of skills and make excellent employees.

Veterans who attended the job fair could also get information from Veterans Service officers, Veterans Administration Medical facilities and area education facilities. © Copyright 2012, WOUB