FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

Operation: Job Ready Veterans Receives Donation
from Harrah’s Hoosier Park Racing & Casino

Indianapolis, IN (October 21, 2021) – Operation: Job Ready Veterans (OJRV) is pleased to announce it has recently received a $30,000 donation from Harrah’s Hoosier Park Racing & Casino (Harrah’s). 

OJRV will use the funding in support of its mission to help veterans, service members, and military families successfully transition from their time of service to the civilian sector. The $30,000 donation will help over 35 Indiana clients receive career support and transition services from OJRV.

With this generous funding, OJRV will be providing the following job search assistance and employment readiness services to military veterans, service members, and family members: transition plan development; career interest and work value assessments; career coaching; resume assistance; federal resume support; cover letter guidance; job search assistance; networking strategies, including introductions to potential employers; interview preparation and coaching; strategies for successful onboarding; employment readiness training; placement and retention support; and social media utilization. 

“The donation from Harrah’s will have a direct impact on Hoosier veterans, and OJRV is truly appreciative of their support. To have a large corporation see the needs of our clients and act on the needs is huge. The impact Harrah’s will make on our clients is sure to be life changing,” said Gene Anderson, Executive Director of OJRV. 

In 2021, OJRV is positioned to help at least 595 veterans obtain employment. The donation from Harrah’s will help OJRV in reaching this goal, changing the lives of hundreds throughout Indiana communities and serving those who have served and sacrificed for this country.  

About Operation: Job Ready Veterans (OJRV)

Operation: Job Ready Veterans is a Midwest-based nonprofit organization dedicated to preparing veterans, service members, and military family members for entry into the workforce. OJRV focuses on transition, job readiness, and career placement, providing employment readiness training and specialized job placement to personnel from all military branches, service eras, and ability levels. The nonprofit’s mission is to bridge life’s transitional gaps for veterans, service members, and their families by empowering them to meet their individual education, employment, and career goals.

Website: ojrv.org
Facebook: jobreadyvets
LinkedIn: job-ready-veterans

About Harrah’s Hoosier Park Racing & Casino 

Harrah’s Hoosier Park, which is owned and operated by a subsidiary of Caesars Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: CZR), holds multiple awards from industry publications for customer service, entertainment, gaming, dining, and team member culture. Harrah’s Hoosier Park, a fully integrated gaming and racing facility, features the newest slots, live table games, sports wagering, and a 7/8 mile oval horse track offering live harness racing each year. 

Website: HarrahsHoosierPark.com 

Media Contact Information
Jessica Bertsch
JBertsch@jobreadyvets.org
+1.757.773.7357

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