Job fairs on tap in July
Michael Clemens talks to representatives from Cargill at Post 176 in Springfield, Va. on Thursday, Feb. 15, 2018. Clemens said he wanted to see what the world had to offer for him after the Army. Photo by Clay Lomneth/The American Legion

Job fairs on tap in July

Here’s a look at some of the career events scheduled in July for servicemembers, veterans and military spouses:

July 11: Naval Air Station Pensacola Transition Summit. Open to active duty servicemembers, Guard and reserve, veterans and military spouses. 8:30 a.m., registration; 9 a.m., event kickoff, career planning workshops, interactive panel discussion; noon, lunch and learn; 12:30 p.m., fast track workshop; 1 p.m., employer networking, free LinkedIn headshots, resume review. The Mustin Beach Club, 450 Radford Blvd., Bldg. 253, Pensacola, Fla.

July 11: JobsGuide Job Fair. 1-4 p.m. Comfort Inn & Suites, 7007 Grover St., Omaha, Neb.

July 12: Military Spouse Employment Forum at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst. Open to all military, veteran and Gold Star spouses; servicemembers and veterans are also welcome. 8:30 a.m., registration; 9 a.m., event kickoff; 9:15 a.m., real spouses, real stories panel; 10:15 a.m., best practices for LinkedIn and social media; 11:15 a.m., salary and compensation negotiations panel; 12:15 p.m., interactive panel discussion with employers. Tommy B’s, 2705 East Arnold Ave., Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J.

July 12: Herndon Military Hiring Fair. Open to active duty servicemembers, Guard and reserve, veterans and military spouses. 9 a.m., career connections workshop; 10:30 a.m., hiring fair. Hilton Washington Dulles Airport Hotel, 13869 Park Center Road, Herndon, Va.

July 24: Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst Transition Summit. Open to active duty servicemembers, Guard and reserve, veterans and military spouses. 8:30 a.m., registration; 9 a.m., welcome and keynote remarks; 9:15 a.m., career connections workshop; 10 a.m., LinkedIn for veterans and military spouses workshop; 11 a.m., interactive panel discussion with employers; noon, industry briefs. Timmerman Center, 5441 8th St., Fort Dix, N.J. 2 p.m., hiring fair, Tommy B’s, 2705 East Arnold Ave., Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J.

July 25: Fort Lee Job Fair. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Fort Lee Regimental Club, 2609 C Ave., Fort Lee, Va.

July 25: Baltimore Military Spouse Hiring Reception. Open to all military, veteran and Gold Star spouses; servicemembers and veterans are also welcome. 7-9 p.m. ETC Baltimore, 101 N. Haven St. #301, Baltimore, Md.

Schedules subject to change. Follow the links for full details, including base access requirements if applicable, and keep tabs on other upcoming career fairs at http://www.legion.org/careers/jobfairs.