FORT CARSON, Colo. – A free hiring fair and transition summit for service members, veterans, and military spouses will be held on Fort Carson Sept. 13 and 14 at the Iron Horse Physical Fitness Center (PFC) and William “Bill” Reed Special Events Center (SEC).
The summit will feature interactive and informative panel discussions, recruiter training, and a networking reception focused on improving competitive employment for service members, veterans, and military spouses. It will include speakers from Fort Carson, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, the U.S. Department of Labor Veterans’ Employment and Training Services, Soldier for Life, the U.S. Department of Defense’s Transition to Veterans Program Office, the U.S. Small Business Administration, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s Hiring Our Heroes, and local chambers of commerce.
On Sept. 13, in the morning at the Iron Horse PFC, there will be four workshop sessions (two in the morning and two in the afternoon) on the following industries and subjects (go to https://www.uschamberfoundation.org/event/fort-carson-transition-summit-0 for the specific schedule):
Hospitality Brief
Career Skills Program Trades Brief (Construction, Carpenters, Truck Drivers)
Professional, Scientific and Technical Trade Brief (IT/Cyber Security)
Healthcare and Social Assistance Brief
USDA Industry Brief
LinkedIn and Personal Branding Workshop
Boots to Business Workshop
Human Resources Management Brief
VA for Vets Resume Writing and Federal Careers Workshop
Military Spouse Workshop
American Job Centers–Path to Local Employment
The afternoon session at the Elkhorn Conference Center will feature a keynote speaker, interactive forum and panel discussion for base leaders, employers, and community leaders. A networking event for employers, job seekers and military dpouses will follow at 5:30 p.m. at the Elkhorn.
On Sept. 14, the morning session at the SEC will feature a keynote speaker, interactive forum and panel discussion for transitioning service members and spouses. A hiring fair with more than 100 employers will follow at 1 p.m.
Transitioning service members and spouses are urged to attend both days to make the most of the myriad opportunities. To register visit: https://www.uschamberfoundation.org/event/fort-carson-transition-summit-0