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Veterans & Military Spouses Virtual Career Fair

Are you a veteran or military spouse looking to advance or change your career? Northern Virginia businesses want to hire you! Interview with 50 leading companies in Northern Virginia collectively hiring for 10,000 positions across multiple sectors during this networking event.

In support of veterans and military spouses looking to advance their careers, the Fairfax County Economic Development Authority is partnering with the Virginia Chamber Foundation and the Virginia Department of Veterans Services to host a Veteran and Military Spouse Career Fair. The free-to-attend event features two days of opportunities for candidates to connect with companies, with in-person sessions between 10:00 am-12:00 pm and 1:00-3:00 p.m. ET on May 11 at the National Museum of the United States Army at Fort Belvoir, Virginia, and a virtual fair taking place from 1:00-4:00 p.m. ET on May 12 via the online meeting portal Brazen. All backgrounds and experience levels are welcome, and attendees do not need to live in Northern Virginia to interview with hiring companies.

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Event Date May, 13

Event Time 5:00am - 8:00am

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