Project Management Professional for Transitioning Service Members and Military Spouses
Project Next S.T.E.P. is now accepting applications for the Project Management Professional Program that will begin on May 29th and end on July 21. With classes Tuesday and Thursday evening from 6-9:30 as well as Saturday mornings from 9-12 at USO Metro - Fort Belvoir. To qualify you must be a transitioning service member or an active duty spouse! Applications due May 15 at noon.
Sound the Alarm Signature Event – Apr 28
This is going to be a big event with a goal of 1,000 fire alarms installed. Red Cross will be partnering with Prince George’s County FD, County Leaders, Red Cross national leaders, corporate leaders, and MD political leaders. This is going to be a great half day volunteer event with the chance to literally save lives!
Fort Belvoir Spring Career Fair – April 26
Fort Belvoir's ACS/SFL Spring 2018 Career Fair will be Thursday, April 26, 2018 from 9:00 am-2:00 pm at Fort Belvoir Community Center (10300 Taylor Road, Ft Belvoir VA 22060). OPEN TO: Transitioning Service Members, Veterans, Retirees, Military Family Members, and DoD ID Card Holders. 9 am - 10 am open to wounded warriors only. Registration required either at the door or on-line.
Military Family Fun Day at Roer’s Zoofari – Apr 27
Intended for Military Families with children ages 0-5 years old, join Blue Star Families as they participate in a morning of fun at the Roer's Zoofari! Pet and feed the animals, go on a wagon ride, and enjoy socializing with other military families with children! Registration is required. For more information, or to register, please call 703-696-3512.
Veterans Healing Through Connection Couples Retreats
A therapeutic couples retreat free to ALL current and former service members Active Duty, Reservists, Veterans, and Retired. Open to any committed couple, regardless of marital status.
Are you LinkedIn or Left Out? – Apr 25
USO's Pathfinder Workshop: Mastering LinkedIn - Are you LinkedIn or Left Out? Presented by Michael Quinn. This workshop teaches you how to build and expand an online network that supports your career goals. I teach you how to build a personal brand, market yourself, and use LinkedIn to support your search. Wednesday, April 25 from 1 - 4 pm at USO Warrior and Family Center Fort Belvoir.
51st Annual American Association of Suicidology Conference – Apr 18-21
51st Annual Conference Integrating Science, Experience and Political Will: Informed Action to Prevent Suicide April 18 - 21, 2018 at Hyatt Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. Including 5 conference tracks - including one specifically discussing Military and Veterans.
Earth Day Service Project – Baltimore – Apr 21
The Mission Continues Baltimore 1st Service Platoon will be holding a Earth Day service project at Harlem Park West on Saturday, April 21 from 9 am - 1 pm. All are welcome! Rain or shine! #UNITEDINSERVICE
Northern Virginia Veteran and Military Family Hiring Expo – Apr 24
Are you a veteran looking for a career? You’ll want to attend this HUGE Veteran Hiring Event in Northern Virginia! There will be SEVERAL employers attending! Hundreds of positions ! Several veteran support organizations will also be in attendance! We highly recommend preregistering, but walk-ins are welcome. Tuesday, April 24th, 2018, from 11:00am - 2:00pm at Hilton Washington Dulles Airport, 13869 Park Center Road, Herndon, VA 20171.
2018 Military Spouse Employment Summit
On May 8, 2018, Hiring Our Heroes will host another game-changing event that will continue to shape the conversation around what it means to be a dual-income military family in the 21st century. The half-day Military Spouse Employment Summit will engage stakeholders, identify best practices in talent management for recruiting and retaining military spouses, highlight standout military spouse professionals and entrepreneurs, and set the stage for a renewed emphasis on removing barriers to military spouse employment as a national security imperative.