Meeting/Event Information

Hiring Our Heroes 
Presented by Christina Comer, Program Manager Hiring Our Heroes U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation

As we strive to continuously keep our talent pipeline full, we are all in the market to hire the most qualified candidates for our positions.   In this highly interactive session, participants will learn about the Hiring Our Heroes (HOH) program that was launched in 2011 as a nationwide initiative to help veterans, transitioning service members, military spouses and Guard & Reserve find meaningful employment opportunities.  This unique internship program creates a win-win scenario for the employer and the candidates by investing in, and building upon, their current leadership competencies and capabilities.

Participants who attend this event will leave with increased knowledge on how the Hiring Our Heroes Corporate Fellowship Program is:

• transitioning service members with management training and hands-on experience in the civilian workforce
• expanding corporate America’s understanding of the veteran job market
• preparing transitioning service members for smooth transitions into civilian careers

Processes learned from this program can also be useful in your own Internship program.

Schedule: Doors open at 7:00 am for registration and networking. Buffet breakfast begins at 7:20 am, and the presentation starts promptly at 8:00 am. 

Breakfast:

• Members: $18 by end of business Monday, March 13, $24 afterwards.*
• Future Members: $24 by end of business Monday, March 13, $32 afterwards.* (See below)**
• MT|SHRM Students: $9 by end of business Monday, March 13, $12 afterwards.*

*On-line registration will close by end of business 2 days prior to the event. Our ability to accommodate walk-in registrations will be based on space availability.

Biography: Christina Comer is a Program Manager with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation Corporate Fellowship Program at Fort Campbell, Kentucky. This Hiring Our Heroes initiative is a unique opportunity for experienced active duty service members interested in transitioning into management positions in the civilian sector.

She was born and raised in Manila, Philippines and comes from a military veteran family, married to an active duty service member and  is also a veteran of 22 years from the United States Navy/Navy Reserves. Comer has opened two Early Childhood Education Centers, which were partnered off with a Financial Institution (Columbus, GA) and a HealthCare Organization (Savannah, GA.) respectfully. Both centers were NAEYC accredited within the first 2 years. Reminded of her own transition, Comer continuously takes a vested interest in service members and their family as they transition out of the military.

Comer holds a B.S. in Sociology from Georgia College & State University as well as a Masters in Public Administration from Ashford University. She is married to Erus, Fort Campbell Active Duty service member and resides in Clarksville, Tennessee where she spends her time volunteering for special events with Fort Campbell and assists newly arriving families through the Family Resource Center. 

** Up to $45 of any Guest registration may be applied towards a new 1 year MT|SHRM Membership within 60 days of the event attended.  Please call Shannan at (615) 499-5150 to take advantage.