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Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Workforce Summit

Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Workforce Summit

Today the U.S. Veteran and Military workforce are more skilled, educated, and diverse than ever before. In an increasingly competitive job market, how do companies create an inclusive workplace culture that not only attracts, but also retains the valuable skills and experience veterans bring?

Join us for the Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Workforce Summit, as we unpack best practices for attracting top military talent, optimizing your hiring process, and establishing employment initiatives that encourage long-term retention.

Sharing their collective knowledge, our industry experts will provide key insights on marketing your job opportunities to veterans, and effective recruitment strategies that will make your workplace a preferred destination for military talent.

Whether you are a V3 certified company or interested in becoming one, this event is for you!

Seating is limited. Register today!

Agenda:

10:00 AM – Registration & Networking Breakfast

10:30 AM – Welcome Remarks

10:40 AM – Unveiling the Military Talent Your Company Needs

• Michael Glascock, V3 North Employer Liaison, Virginia Department of Veterans Services

• Edward DuPass, JVSG Northern Veteran Regional Manager, Virginia Works

• Dallas Atkinson, Manager of Operations, American Corporate Partners

• Donnell Johns Sr., Founder, Veterans Growing America

11:40 AM – Networking Break

11:50 AM – Failing Forward: Understanding Why Many Fail to Attract, Hire, and Retain Veterans

• Parisa Fetherson M. Ed., Director, Personal & Professional Development Programs, Marine Corps Base Quantico

• Tom Downs, Principal/Director, Diversity Talent Acquisition and Talent Pipeline Programs, Booz Allen Hamilton

• Dr. Stacey Dessecker, Director, Workforce Development, Inova System Office

• Yessenia Hagewood, Program Manager, Military Spouse Fellowship, National Capital Region, Hiring Our Heroes, U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation

12:50 PM – Closing Remarks

Roderick Williams, Program Manager, Military & Diversity Outreach, Talent Initiative, Fairfax County Economic Development Authority

1:00 PM – Networking Luncheon

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Event Date March, 29

Event Time 2:00am - 6:00am

Event Location

Inova Conference Center 8100 Innovation Park Drive Fairfax, VA 22031

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