Military Mojo Career Conference – Sept 6
Military Mojo is holding a Career Conference in the National Capital! September 6, 2019 at The Ritz-Carlton Pentagon City (1250 South Hayes Street Arlington, VA 22202). Registration is limited. Candidates $25.
Veterans Leadership Council DC x Capital One Event – Aug 21
Join fellow veteran leaders for an evening of discussion and networking at the new Capital One Cafe in Chinatown. Capital One graciously offered to sponsor this event and host VLC for the evening. Amid networking, VLC members will have the opportunity to meet some of the Capital One team to learn about their veteran recruitment and initiatives. August 21 from 5:30 - 7:30 pm at Capital One Cafe in DC.
Melwood Launches abilIT Pilot Program
Melwood, one of the nation’s largest employers of people of differing abilities, is embarking on an innovative new project to provide cybersecurity and wraparound professional development training to injured veterans and people of differing abilities. The “abilIT” pilot program launches early next year in Arlington, VA, and is actively recruiting for its inaugural class. If you, or someone you know, would benefit from the abilIT program, visit https://www.melwood.org/abilit for more details, or contact Program Coordinator Patrick Finley at pfinley@melwood.org.
Veterans Appreciation Day at Heavy Metal Playground
Veterans are invited to come out and experience the fun and excitement of playing on heavy equipment. This includes digging in the dirt, stacking tires and smashing cars! Find out if becoming a heavy equipment operator is a career for you! This event is free to all veterans. Please contact David Kaye at dpkaye@comcast.net to participate.
Troops to Teachers
Join USO-Metro and Project Next S.T.E.P. for an information session with Troops to Teachers. Thursday, July 31st from 6:00-8:00 pm at the USO Warrior and Family Center at Fort Belvoir. Learn about the certification process and how you can continue to serve after your military career. Open to transitioning active duty service members including Guard and Reserves.
Veterans Curation Program Meet & Greet
The Alexandria Veterans Curation Program provides vocational rehabilitation and innovative training to recently separated veterans using archaeological collections administered by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Join them on Thursday, July 18th from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm in Alexandria, VA for a Meet & Greet to learn more about this program.
Astrazeneca HIRING Event July 10th
Join Frederick County Workforce Services for an AstraZeneca Recruitment Information Session and On-the-Spot Interviews on July 10th at 10AM. Veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. All are welcome! Must call to register: 301-600-6817.
Coffee Conversations and Careers for Women Veterans
Coffee Conversations and Careers 2019 Summer Series powered by The Starbucks Foundation. Women veterans and women in the military! It's time to transition with confidence! The Summer Series consists of in-person Community-Based Workforce Development Workshops complete with fun "Coffee Tastings" and convenient Virtual Sessions you can attend from anywhere. Various dates beginning 6/15 through 7/25.
Corporate Gray Military-Friendly Job Fair
You are invited to attend the June 21st Corporate Gray Military-Friendly Job Fair at the Waterford Reception Center in Springfield and meet face-to-face with a variety of top employers. Job fair hours are 9 am to 12 noon, with an Employer Panel discussion for job seekers at 8 am. Pre-registration is available.
Scaling with Social Media Event
Join this free event to learn how to scale with social media while on a budget. Many people use social media, but many people don't know HOW to use it build their networks and their brands. It's no longer "Who you know," it's "WHO KNOWS YOU." Thursday, June 6th from 6-9PM at WeWork in DC. Veterans and Active Duty Service Members encouraged to attend. Registration is required.