The 20th Annual Veterans Career Fair takes place May 20 in Brooklyn Center.



Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development Press Release


*For Immediate Release*




Mary Haugen

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May 1, 2026

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*Governor Walz Proclaims May “Hire A Veteran Month” in Minnesota *

*St. Paul, Minn. – *Governor Tim Walz is proclaiming May 2026 as “Hire a Veteran Month” in the State of Minnesota and drawing attention to the 20th Annual Veterans Career Fair on May 20. The proclamation highlights the unique value veterans bring to the state’s labor force, encourages Minnesota employers to hire veterans, and recognizes the challenges veterans may face when transitioning to civilian employment or looking for work after returning from a military deployment.

Hire a Veteran Month’s cornerstone event, the *20th Annual Veterans Career Fair, takes place on Wednesday, May 20 from 2-6 p.m. at the Heritage Center of Brooklyn Center*. The event will feature 100 employers, resume review assistance, interview preparation help, a complimentary LinkedIn photography station, and service providers offering assistance for veterans and their families. All U.S. military veterans, current service members, members of the National Guard and Reserves, military spouses and Gold Star families are invited to attend the event, which is sponsored by the CareerForce Veterans Employment Services team at the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) and the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA).

“Employers participating in the Veterans Career Fair recognize the value veterans can bring to their workforce and want to meet with current and former service members to discuss open positions and hire promising candidates,” said *DEED Commissioner Matt Varilek.* “Employers know that veterans have many transferrable skills and are leaders who take initiative when something needs to be done.”

Employers participating in the Veterans Career Fair are hiring now and are encouraged to offer positions with health care insurance and other benefits as well as family-sustaining wages. View a list of participating employers and service providers, as well as additional details about the 20th Annual Veterans Career Fair [ [link removed] ].

The CareerForce Veterans Employment Services team at DEED provides veterans with dedicated career exploration, job search and networking support. The team also serves Minnesota employers, helping connect them with current and former military service members who have the skills their businesses need to grow and thrive.

“Current and former military service members have proven leadership and teamwork skills. They know how to work well under pressure and under difficult circumstances,” said *Brad Lindsay, MDVA Commissioner. *“Military service can be challenging. Military deployments are life changing. Veterans have shown they are up for a challenge and are prepared for anything.”

More than 275,000 veterans reside in Minnesota, nearly 140,000 of whom are of working age. More than 20,000 Minnesotans are currently serving in active duty, the National Guard and United States Armed Forces Reserves.

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