Silver Spring, MD

Join us August 2nd from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. for a job fair for veterans, active duty military members, guard and reserve members, and military spouses at the MG George M. Gelston Readiness Center (White Oak Armory). Maryland National Guard, 12200 Cherry Hill Rd. Silver Spring, MD., 20904. This event will be a one-of-a-kind FREE hiring fair for both employers and job seekers.

This Lockheed Martin -Sponsored hiring event is being conducted by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, the Department of Labor Veteran Employment and Training Service (DOL VETS), the Maryland Committee of the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, The American Legion, NBC News, and other local partners.

August 2nd
10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Maryland National Guard
12200 Cherry Hill Rd. Silver Spring, MD 20904

Registration

► Job seekers click here.

► Employers click here.

For registration questions, please visit our FAQ page or email us at hiringourheroes@uschamber.com.

Click here to view the event flyer.

Hiring Our Heroes Employment Workshop

The Hiring Our Heroes employment workshop consists of a classroom session beginning one hour prior to the hiring fair followed by HR professionals conducting one-on-one mentoring sessions with all pre-registered participants.  Mentoring sessions focus on resume building; resume writing, and interviewing techniques for all job-seeking veteran and service member participants.

Interested candidates must complete the FREE electronic pre-registration in order to participate.  A maximum of 50 participants will be accepted for the full workshop.  Once the pre-registered candidates have their coaching sessions, the opportunity may be available for “walk ins” to have a coaching session through the end of the Fair (depending on availability).

► Please sign up here.

Online Tools for Veterans and Spouses

Hiring Our Heroes has launched an online partnership with Military.com to complement our face to face hiring fair efforts across the country.  Veterans can get help writing resumes and interview tips; translating military skills, experience, and training into related civilian careers; and finding current lists of employment opportunities with military-friendly employers. Click below to get the tools you need to find your next career.