Date & Time
Thursday, June 11, 2026Location & Address
NAS Oceana Officers’ Club
906 G Ave., Building 480, Virginia Beach, VA 23460
Schedule of Events
10:00–11:00 AM
Career Coaching with Industry Representatives
Talk one-on-one with industry leaders in defense, energy, aerospace, logistics, and more about career paths, culture, and success strategies.
11:00 AM–1:00 PMNetworking
Meet employers actively hiring military-connected talent and discover where your skills fit.
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
Chesapeake Public Schools
City of Norfolk
City of Virginia Beach
Command Post Technologies Inc.
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency
Dataprise, LLC
Dominion Energy
First Command Financial Services
HBI Home Builders Institute
HII Mission Technologies
Integral Energy Services (representing Sonic Systems International)
Kay and Associates
Lonnie Bush Real Estate and LPT Realty
MI Technical Solutions
Mills Marine & Ship Repair LLC
Newport News Shipbuilding
Northwestern Mutual – Coastal Virginia
Republic Services
USCG Community Services Command
VDOE Virginia Center for Troops-to-Teachers
Vets to Volts
Virginia Beach Police Department
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.
