Date & Time
Thursday, July 23, 2026Location & Address
Riverview Event Center
128 Benedict Ave, Hampton, VA 23665
What is this event?
This event is a networking reception and career fair offering transitioning service members, military spouses and veterans the opportunity to connect with Virginia employers looking to hire military talent. Participating employers are offering career opportunities in IT, healthcare, logistics, manufacturing, defense, government, law enforcement and more!
Resource Providers will be on hand to assist with:
Resume writing
SkillBridge internships
Mentorships
A complimentary lunch will be provided.
New This Year:
Direct access to SkillBridge opportunities through the Hiring Our Heroes Fellowship Program.
Participating Employers
633d Security Forces Squadron
ATDM
City of Newport News – Human Resources
Command Post Technologies Inc.
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency
Demps
General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT)
Hampton Roads Transit
HBI Home Builders Institute
HII Mission Technologies
Integral Energy Services (representing Sonic Systems International)
Jefferson Lab
MI Technical Solutions
Newport News Shipbuilding
Portsmouth Public Schools
R&K Enterprise Solutions
Smithfield Foods
United State Border Patrol
Valkyrie Enterprises INC
VetComm SkillBridge F3 Cybersecurity Program
Co-Hosts
Hire Vets Now Program Sponsors
The Virginia Chamber's Military & Veterans Affairs Executive Committee provides sponsorship funding for the HIRE VETS NOW program. The following organizations are members and provide thought leadership on how Virginia can ensure veterans and their spouses can access civilian careers upon the completion of their service.
