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SUMMARY:The Network: Direct Employer Access (Norfolk)
DESCRIPTION:Stop applying online. Start shaking hands. Bypass the resume "black hole." Meet vetted hiring managers who know what your clearance is worth\n\n\nThe Algorithm Can’t Hire You. We Can.\nThe Problem: You spend hours tailoring your resume. You submit it to an online portal. You wait. You hear nothing. The “Black Hole” of online applications is the enemy of a fast transition. \nThe Solution: The Network is your bypass. We cut the red tape and put you in the room with the people who actually sign the offer letters. \nThis isn’t a “job fair” where you collect brochures. This is a tactical access point to the 757’s most aggressive military-hiring companies. We have vetted every employer in the room. They aren’t here to tell you to “apply on the website”—they are here to find their next team leader. \nWho Should Attend: \nTransitioning Service Members: Who are tired of the waiting game. \nMilitary Spouses: Looking for employers who understand the PCS lifestyle. \nVeterans: Ready to level up from their current civilian role. \nYour Rules of Engagement:\nBring Resumes if you have them BUT no biggie if you don’t. \nBe Social: No stress\, take your 30 seconds to tell them who you are. Make it count. Learn who they are and what they’re looking for. If it’s not you\, how you can help. \nThe job market is all about who you know. Come know the right people. \nIf you have any additional questions\, please do not hesitate to contact us: \nNorfolk Front Desk: 757-807-0423 \nEmail: militarycommunity@theworkforcecouncil.org \nThis event and the services provided herein at the Hampton Roads Veterans Employment Centers are funded through 25% or $199\,576 through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act and 75% or $580\,391 through nonfederal sources.
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/hampton-roads-military-community-employer-networking-event-norfolk-90/
LOCATION:Hampton Roads Veterans Employment Center (HRVEC)\, 861 Glenrock Road #Suite 220\, Norfolk\, VA 23502\, Norfolk\, VA\, 23502\, US
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SUMMARY:NEXT: A Discovery Day (The 757 Career Summit Evolved) (Fall Edition)
DESCRIPTION:The Red\, White & Blue Summit (757 Career Summit: Evolved). For the Military Spouse AND the Service Member.\n\n\n* REGISTRATION IS COMPLETED WITH THE LINK BELOW *\nhttps://engage.theworkforcecouncil.org/register/DiscoveryDayNov2026\n* EVENTBRITE IS NOT THE REGISTRATION PAGE. USE THE LINK ABOVE *\n \nDAY 2 of The Red\, White & Blue Summit (Summer Edition)\nNEXT: A Discovery Day\nFor the Military Spouse\, Service Member\, Veteran\, AND Young Adult Dependent \nDate: Thursday\, September 10th\, 2026 \nTime: 0900 – 1500 \nLocation: Vista Point Conference Center\, Naval Station Norfolk \nTHE “SPRAY AND PRAY” CAREER FAIR IS OVER.\nTransitioning is a multi-front battle. For the Veteran: It’s a struggle to translate elite command authority into corporate language. For the Spouse: You are tired of the “trailing spouse” narrative\, facing unfair resume gaps from continuous PCS moves while being completely overqualified for the entry-level roles you’re offered. \nThe Stakes: Without a strategy\, you risk leaving a standard job fair with a pocket full of business cards\, zero interviews\, and no plan for a thriving dual-income future. \nWE ARE YOUR STRATEGIC FILTER.\nNEXT: A Discovery Day is a tactical operation designed to validate both careers and elevate the entire military family. We have curated the region’s top employers across the premier DEAL Sectors (Defense\, Energy\, Aerospace\, Logistics) to connect you with high-value targets who actually understand SkillBridge\, career continuity\, and military spouse licensure portability. \n\n👶 Family Readiness Note: Your modern military family operates as a team. For all daytime events held on-base\, children are welcome to attend with you! \n\nTHE PLAN (YOUR AGENDA)\nWe have split the day into two high-impact phases to maximize your results and eliminate wasted time. \nPHASE 1: MORNING OPS (0900 – 1200) | Discovery & Filtering\nEnter the Opportunity Floor at the Vista Point Conference Center. When you connect with an employer and find a skills match\, you don’t just hand over a resume and hope for a callback – you sign their scheduling clipboard right then and there to secure a dedicated\, face-to-face interview slot for the afternoon session! \nMaximize your time on-site by hitting our specialized zones and attractions:\n\nThe HII NNS Mobile Experience (MX) Trailer (On-Site All Day): Step outside into Newport News Shipbuilding’s massive\, high-tech 1\,000-square-foot interactive trailer. Check out virtual/augmented reality simulators\, test your skills on a welding simulator\, and explore incredible local career paths (and yes\, the kids can explore it with you!).\nThe Professional Headshot Studio (1000 – 1400): Drop in to get a completely free\, high-resolution professional photo taken by a pro to instantly elevate your LinkedIn profile and professional portfolio.\nThe Tactical Prep Pit & Innovation Zone (0900 – 1200 & 1300 – 1500): Head over for on-site AI resume optimization to instantly reframe deployment gaps and translate volunteer leadership. While you are there\, hit the Innovation Zone to explore entrepreneurship resources\, remote business models\, and portable careers perfect for military families.\nThe Skybox Session (0900 – 1200): A dedicated\, high-impact space running throughout the morning for tailored leadership networking\, executive mentorship\, and advanced career strategy.\n\n🥪 1200 – 1300 | THE CONVERGENCE LUNCH\nThe floor clears for a well-deserved halftime report. Grab complimentary Lunch to refuel and review your afternoon schedule. (Note: This is first-come\, first-served for both job seekers and our vendor partners\, so don’t miss out!) \nPHASE 2: AFTERNOON OPS (1300 – 1500) | Execution & Second Wave\nThe browsing stops\, the room quiets down\, and the noise drops. This time is reserved exclusively for intentional\, scheduled conversations and high-value connections. \n\nThe Interview Circuit: Move into your back-to-back\, 15-minute scheduled interviews with the employers who locked you in on their clipboards during the morning session.\nThe Second Wave Open Door: Didn’t get to book a morning slot because of work\, class\, or childcare conflicts? Don’t sweat it. Our employers are locked in until 1500\, and our Tactical Prep Pit & Innovation Zone reopens from 1300 – 1500 to catch working spouses and late-shift service members dropping in for afternoon connections.\n\nCHOOSE YOUR COHORT: THE LANYARDS\nWe don’t separate you by “rank” or “dependent status.” We align you by your career stage so employers can fast-track your path. At check-in\, you’ll receive your specialized gear: \n\n🥇 GOLD LANYARD COHORT (Leadership & Advanced Professionals)\n\n\nWho: Senior Enlisted and Officers (E7 – O6) translating elite strategic leadership\, project management\, and operational skills to the civilian sector.\nSpouses: Experienced\, career-established military spouse professionals holding degrees and robust professional backgrounds looking for corporate\, director\, or specialized roles.\n\n\n🔷 BLUE LANYARD COHORT (The Talent Force)\n\n\nWho: Junior Military Leaders and Veterans (E1 – E6) offering strong technical skills\, hands-on trades\, security clearance\, administration\, and entry-to-mid level management potential.\nSpouses: Motivated military spouses priming the wheels for their professional journey\, seeking local growth\, portable remote models\, or entry-to-mid level career placements.\n\n\n\nDEPLOY TO YOUR SECTOR (The “DEAL + HC” Zones)\nThe floor plan is strategically organized by industry to drive you directly to the recruiters hiring for your exact goals: \n\nZONE D: DEFENSE (Shipbuilding\, Gov Contracting\, Cyber\, Systems Engineering)\nZONE E: ENERGY (Offshore Wind\, Utilities\, Maritime Support\, Renewables)\nZONE A: AEROSPACE (Aviation\, UAS/Drones\, Research\, Advanced Manufacturing)\nZONE L: LOGISTICS (Port Operations\, Supply Chain\, Warehousing\, Distribution)\nZONE H: HEALTHCARE & LIFE SCIENCES (Health Systems\, Medical Tech\, Clinical Admin)\nZONE C: COMMERCE & HOSPITALITY (Hotel Management\, Retail Ops\, Corporate HQ)\n\nSUCCESS (THE OUTCOME)\nEnd State: By 1500\, you won’t just leave with a brochure. You will walk out of the Vista Point Conference Center with a secured interview follow-up\, a razor-sharp resume\, a fresh professional headshot\, and a clear\, unified path forward for the entire family. \nGet Situated. Get Ready. We’ll See You on the Floor. \nDon’t navigate the transition alone. \n* REGISTRATION IS COMPLETED WITH THE LINK BELOW \nhttps://engage.theworkforcecouncil.org/register/DiscoveryDayNov2026 \n* EVENTBRITE IS NOT THE REGISTRATION PAGE. USE THE LINK ABOVE * \nThis event and the services provided herein at the Hampton Roads Veterans Employment Centers are funded through 25% or $199\,576 through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act and 75% or $580\,391 through nonfederal sources.
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/next-a-discovery-day-the-757-career-summit-evolved-fall-edition/
LOCATION:Vista Point Center\, 1754 Massey Hughes Drive\, Norfolk\, VA 23511\, Norfolk\, VA\, 23511\, US
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SUMMARY:🧜‍♀️ AICHR | Connections & (grocery) carts
DESCRIPTION:Meet people and pick up your weekly groceries. \n🤝 A casual networking hangout in the grocery store cafe\nChats\, connections\, & grocery carts is a relaxed\, social-first networking event for curious\, friendly people across Hampton Roads who enjoy good conversation and knocking out life errands at the same time. \nThis is not a lecture.\nThis is not a pitch night.\nAnd you definitely do not need to “prepare” anything. \nIt is simply a low-pressure space to meet new people\, have real conversations\, and casually connect while wandering the aisles and picking up your weekly groceries. \nWhether you are deeply into AI and automation\, adjacent to tech and creativity\, or just someone who enjoys thoughtful conversations with interesting humans\, you belong here. \n✨ What to expect\n– Casual\, open networking with a mix of builders\, creatives\, technologists\, founders\, students\, and professionals\n– Easy\, organic conversations while shopping at your own pace\n– Light\, optional conversation prompts to help break the ice if you want them\n– No presentations\, no panels\, no pressure to “network correctly”\n– A friendly\, welcoming environment for all backgrounds and experience levels\n– Come as you are. Grab a cart or a basket. Pick up dinner for the week. – – Meet a few new people along the way. \n👥 Who should attend\nChats\, Connections\, & Grocery Carts is for: \nPeople who enjoy meeting others without forced networking vibes\nBuilders\, creatives\, technologists\, and curious minds\nAI\, automation\, no-code\, and tech-adjacent folks\nStudents and career switchers exploring what is next\nFounders\, consultants\, operators\, and professionals\nAnyone who likes good conversation and low-stakes socializing \nIf you enjoy thoughtful chats and meeting people in unexpected places\, you will fit right in. \n🏪 Why a grocery store\nYou were probably going to the store anyway. \nHosting this event in a grocery store keeps things human\, practical\, and approachable. It removes the pressure of traditional networking and turns it into something simple\, efficient\, and a little fun. \nTwo errands. One cart. \n💡 Why this event exists\nCommunity grows best in relaxed\, everyday spaces. \nChats\, Connections\, & Grocery Carts exists to create an easy\, human-centered way for people to connect without titles\, talks\, or expectations. It is about building relationships\, sharing ideas naturally\, and strengthening the local community one conversation at a time. \nCome say hi. Leave with groceries. Make a few new connections along the way. \nℹ️ Other bits of info & FAQs \n\nThis is a free community event\nDrinks or food are available for purchase depending on the venue\nPhotos or videos may be taken for community and marketing purposes\nCome solo or bring a friend\n​​​Is there free parking in the area? Yes. They’ve got lots of spots available in their parking lot.\n​​​Is this free? Yes\, but space is limited. Make sure to RSVP.\n\n🤝 Organizers & partners\nOrganizers\nThe AI Collective Hampton Roads \n​Platinum partners\nTechArk\nRegent University\nECPI University\nHampton Roads Chamber Foundation \nBronze partners\nAssembly\n757 Collab \n🌍 ​Our parent org\nThe AI Collective is a global non-profit community uniting 150\,000+ pioneers – founders\, researchers\, operators\, and investors – exploring the frontier of AI in major tech hubs worldwide. Through events\, workshops\, and community-led research\, we empower the AI ecosystem to collaboratively steer AI’s future toward trust\, openness\, and human flourishing. \nAll attendees and organizers at events affiliated with The AI Collective agree to our privacy policy and are subject to our code of conduct. Additionally\, by registering for this event\, you agree to The AI Collective Hampton Roads chapter photo & video policy.
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/%f0%9f%a7%9c%e2%99%80%ef%b8%8f-aichr-connections-grocery-carts-9/
LOCATION:Wegmans Cafe\, 4721 Virginia Beach Blvd\, Virginia Beach\, VA\, 23462\, US
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