Student Veterans of America–Illinois and Illinois Joining Forces are hosting Bridges to Employment at LLCC’s Trutter Center on March 1, noon-3 p.m. Veterans may register for the free event at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bridges-to-employment-2016-springfield-tickets-21020764673

The event includes a panel of student veterans and hiring professionals who will talk about the transition from military to civilian life, and from education to employment. Veterans can then network with community business partners.

Bridges to Employment events assemble executives and senior managers from the public and private sectors to engage in a panel discussions, educating veterans on the strengths they bring to future careers. The Bridges to Employment seminars are designed to arm veterans with pertinent networking skills and provide an opportunity to effectively market their skills.

Craig McFarland, financial aid advisor and advisor to the LLCC Veterans Club, is facilitating the event on campus.