Military Spouse Employment Summit – June 28
On June 28, 2018, Hiring Our Heroes will host its annual military spouse employment summit as we continue to shape the conversation around what it means to be a dual-income military family in the 21st century. The half-day 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.
Military-Friendly Job Fair – June 22
Corporate Gray Military Job Fair on Friday, June 22 at The Waterford in Springfield, VA. Especially for transitioning and former military seeking employment. Free and open to all job seekers.
Military Spouse Hiring Reception May 31st
Join Hiring Our Heroes and Military Corps Career Connect (C3) to network with vetted employers, community leaders, senior military spouses, and other job seekers. Gain valuable insight on career planning and how to stand out as a candidate. Bring your resume and get ready to put your best foot forward with employers who want to hire you. Thursday, May 31st from 7:00-9:00pm at the USO Warrior and Family Center in Bethesda, MD. This event is free and is open to all military, veteran, and Gold Star spouses, as well as employers and service organizations. Service members and veterans are also welcome. Registration is required.
Build a Successful Civilian Career with C3
Military Corps Career Connect (C3) is a program designed to help transitioning Maryland service members and military spouses build a successful career. The program includes career planning and coaching, credentials and certifications and hands on experience through on-the-job training, paid work experience or fellowship.
Hire Vets Now – May 17
CALLING ALL TRANSITIONING MILITARY & VETERANS. Please join local businesses for Virginia’s HIRE VETS NOW hiring & networking event. May 17, 2018, 11:30 am – 1:30 pm at Fort Belvoir Community Center 10300 Taylor Rd, Fort Belvoir, VA.
Wounded Warrior Hiring & Support Summit – May 9
Veteran and Wounded Warrior Hiring Summit will be Wednesday, May 9, 2018 at 1454 Parsons Ave, S.E., Bldg. 211 Washington Navy Yard, Washington D.C., 20374.
Corporate Gray Military-Friendly Job Fair
9am - 12:30pm Friday, April 20th. Free and open to all job seekers. Especially for transitioning and former military members seeking employment. Pre-register through Corporate Gray Online to receive the job fair directory before the event and upload your resume.
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.
DC Hire Vets – Apr 4
In partnership with the DC National Guard (DCNG) and the Mayor’s Office of Veterans Affairs (MOVA), the DC Department of Human Resources (DCHR) will host a veterans' hiring event on Wednesday, April 4, 2018. The event will offer veterans, veterans’ spouse, and transitioning military members the opportunity to participate in professional development workshops and connect with District, state and federal agencies, private-sector companies, and service organizations. The event is FREE, but registration is required. DCHR encourages advanced registration, but same-day at the door registration will be available.
VEI Vetworking Military, Veterans & Spouses
Transitioning from the military to a civilian career is a real challenge, which is why mentoring and community support is crucial to the success of any Veteran hiring effort. The Northern Virginia Technology Council's Veteran Employment Initiative VETWORKING program provides transitioning military members, Veterans including student Veterans, Guard and Reserve and their spouses with a free career transition education and personal growth experience necessary to succeed in gaining civilian employment. April 19th and April 26th. 5:00-8:00 PM for both sessions. Tysons Corner, VA. Registration is required.