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VetsInTech Sees Strong Support from Tech Community as it Readies to Host 5th Annual Fundraising Gala to Honor Veterans DaySAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 23, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- VetsInTech, the leading national nonprofit dedicated to advancing career opportunities for vets in the tech industry, will be honoring Veterans Day by hosting its 5th annual fundraising Gala. The theme of this year's VetsInTech Gala is "Vets 2.0 -- Beyond the Transition." Held at the Marines' Memorial Club in San Francisco, the Gala takes place on Friday, November 8th, 2019. Commencing at 6:00pm with a VIP cocktail reception and silent auction, Gala festivities include a seated dinner, live auction and celebrity participation. Special Celebrity Appearance and Performance Now in its 5th year, VetsInTech is proud to announce strong support from the tech community. Its list of founding and current sponsors reflects some of the biggest companies in the tech industry as well as the local community. The following sponsors have made VetsInTech's upcoming fundraising Gala possible: AT&T, BMC, Craig Newmark Philanthropies, DraftKings, Shape Security, TEKsystems, Tibco, Workday and more to be announced. Each year, approximately 250,000 vets return and transition from active military duty into the civilian workforce. Upon their homecoming, vets seek meaningful career opportunities where they can thrive, applying their preeminent training, skills and experience. However, 80% of vets embark on this new journey without a job or a defined career path. VetsInTech serves as a bridge to support the current and returning heroes with re-integration services, connecting them to the vibrant San Francisco Bay Area and national technology ecosystem. VetsInTech is calling on all companies and organizations of any size, located not just in the San Francisco Bay Area and Silicon Valley but throughout the U.S., to consider sponsorship of its annual fundraiser. Companies and organizations interested in VetsInTech Gala sponsor opportunities can still purchase event sponsorships or tickets. Funds raised in the Gala go directly toward supporting, expanding and enhancing critical programs that advance technology-focused education, employment and entrepreneurship opportunities for veterans returning home. Veterans are an ideal fit to fill the perpetual vacancies in the tight tech labor force. Vets offer an unmatched skill set to future employers; in addition to helping companies meet the challenge of diversity hiring, vets bring unparalleled discipline, training and adaptability, coupled with a process-driven approach and strong work ethic. About VetsInTech Press Contact: View original content to download multimedia:http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/vetsintech-sees-strong-support-from-tech-community-as-it-readies-to-host-5th-annual-fundraising-gala-to-honor-veterans-day-300943647.html SOURCE VetsInTech |