Outreach program designed to help veterans find jobs

Jacksonville is a military town, and it’s filled with veterans who have served and fought for their country. Some of those veterans need a little extra help, and NCWorks is answering the call.
Gerardo “Gerry” Cruz, the veterans employment services supervisor with NCWorks, said the need to help veterans touches home for the employees there.

“We are veterans, so we know their needs,” Cruz said.

NCWorks meets with veterans at local libraries each week, identifying what veterans need, Cruz said. The veteran assistance outreach began in December and is held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesdays at the Swansboro Public Library; Wednesdays at the Richlands and Sneads Ferry branches; and Fridays at the main branch in Jacksonville.