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.
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.
Caregivers Empowering Caregivers and Community Instant Pot Cooking Class – May 4
Did you know that you can nourish yourself and your loved ones in less than 20 minutes? Come learn how to save time nourishing your mind, body, and soul using an Instant Pot. Share the experience by bringing a friend or neighbor with you. This event is open to ALL, so come enjoy the connections, new skills, and delicious bites.
VETOGA Teacher Training – May 23-June 3
VETOGA will be hosting two 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training programs that are specifically for military, veterans, family members and caregivers to become yoga instructors. This teacher training will equip the trainees with the holistic tools and teachings to continue to pass on the healing benefits of yoga back to their veteran communities.
Speed Networking Event for Military Spouses
Military Spouse Networking - Bethesda - April 11. Join the USO and Steven A Cohen Military Family Clinic at Easterseals for a fun, fast paced speed networking session for military spouses in the Washington D.C. and local military community. April 11th from 10:00AM-2:00PM at 1420 Spring Street, Suite 300, Silver Spring, MD. Learn about the USO, the art of networking, create and practice your personal or professional elevator pitch and speed network with other military spouses, employers, organizations, and community leaders. All participants will walk away meeting new friends, contacts, and professionals. Military Spouses, Organizations, Community Leaders, and Hiring Employers are encouraged to attend. Registration is required and space fills up quickly!
BOOST – A Leadership Accelerator for Military Spouses – April 6
Created by military spouses, for military spouses. Boost is a day of leadership development aimed to accelerate the leadership potential of military spouses. Friday, April 6. 9 am - 3 pm at the USO Warrior & Family Center on Fort Belvoir. Don’t miss out… register today!
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.
Pathfinder Employment Transition Workshop – April 12
USO's Pathfinder will host a Employment Transition Workshop with Lockheed Martin on Thursday, April 12 from 10 am - 2 pm at the USO on Fort Belvoir. For transitioning service members, veterans and military spouses looking for their next opportunity.
Community Caregiver Event March 16th
Blue Star Families is hosting a Community Caregiver Event - Essential Oils Bath Bomb Creation Night on Friday, March 16 from 6:00-7:30pm at Fort Belvoir. This is a free event. Registration is required.