Date & Time
Thursday, November 5, 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
ATDM
BAE Systems, Inc.
Chesapeake Public Schools
City of Newport News – Human Resources
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency
General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT)
Great Wolf Lodge – Williamsburg
HBI Home Builders Institute
HII Mission Technologies
ITA International
Jefferson Lab
Leidos
Newport News Public Schools
Norfolk Naval Shipyard – People Experience
Pike Corporation
Riverside Health System
Sentara Health
Smithfield Foods
Total Cyber Solutions
Troops into Transportation
VDOE Virginia Center for Troops-to-Teachers
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.
