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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-63/
LOCATION:Hampton Roads Veterans Employment Center (HRVEC)\, 861 Glenrock Road #Suite 220\, Norfolk\, VA 23502\, Norfolk\, VA\, 23502\, US
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T150000
DTSTAMP:20260816T164123Z
CREATED:20260105T191142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260816T164123Z
UID:10004359-1787130000-1787151600@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:HERO Wednesday: The Resource War Room (PENINSULA)
DESCRIPTION:Housing/Healthcare/Education/DoD Skillbridge. No red tape. Direct access to the experts you need in one room.\n\n\nOne room. Every resource. \nConnect directly with Housing\, Healthcare & DoD Skillbridge/Education providers. Cut through the noise and get solutions.
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/hero-wednesday-collaborative-partners-peninsula-32/
LOCATION:Hampton Roads Veterans Employment Center (HRVEC)\, 600 Thimble Shoals Boulevard #210\, Newport News\, VA 23606\, Newport News\, VA\, 23606\, US
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T150000
DTSTAMP:20260816T164140Z
CREATED:20260105T195352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260816T164140Z
UID:10004408-1787130000-1787151600@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:HERO Wednesday: The Resource War Room (Norfolk)
DESCRIPTION:Stop navigating alone. Get direct intel on Housing\, Healthcare & Education/DoD Skillbridge. Skip the waitlists. The 757’s best resources.\n\n\nHousing. Healthcare. Education/DoD Skillbridge. Zero red tape. Direct access to the experts you need in one room. Secure your family’s logistics now.
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/hero-wednesday-collaborative-partners-norfolk-32/
LOCATION:Hampton Roads Veterans Employment Center (HRVEC)\, 861 Glenrock Road #Suite 220\, Norfolk\, VA 23502\, Norfolk\, VA\, 23502\, US
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260820T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260820T150000
DTSTAMP:20260816T164054Z
CREATED:20260105T181528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260816T164054Z
UID:10004293-1787216400-1787238000@www.innovate757.org
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-64/
LOCATION:Hampton Roads Veterans Employment Center (HRVEC)\, 861 Glenrock Road #Suite 220\, Norfolk\, VA 23502\, Norfolk\, VA\, 23502\, US
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260825T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260825T150000
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CREATED:20260105T181618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260816T164055Z
UID:10004294-1787648400-1787670000@www.innovate757.org
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-65/
LOCATION:Hampton Roads Veterans Employment Center (HRVEC)\, 861 Glenrock Road #Suite 220\, Norfolk\, VA 23502\, Norfolk\, VA\, 23502\, US
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260826T150000
DTSTAMP:20260816T164124Z
CREATED:20260105T191234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260816T164124Z
UID:10004360-1787734800-1787756400@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:HERO Wednesday: The Resource War Room (PENINSULA)
DESCRIPTION:Housing/Healthcare/Education/DoD Skillbridge. No red tape. Direct access to the experts you need in one room.\n\n\nOne room. Every resource. \nConnect directly with Housing\, Healthcare & DoD Skillbridge/Education providers. Cut through the noise and get solutions.
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/hero-wednesday-collaborative-partners-peninsula-33/
LOCATION:Hampton Roads Veterans Employment Center (HRVEC)\, 600 Thimble Shoals Boulevard #210\, Newport News\, VA 23606\, Newport News\, VA\, 23606\, US
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END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260826T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260826T150000
DTSTAMP:20260816T164141Z
CREATED:20260105T195442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260816T164141Z
UID:10004409-1787734800-1787756400@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:HERO Wednesday: The Resource War Room (Norfolk)
DESCRIPTION:Stop navigating alone. Get direct intel on Housing\, Healthcare & Education/DoD Skillbridge. Skip the waitlists. The 757’s best resources.\n\n\nHousing. Healthcare. Education/DoD Skillbridge. Zero red tape. Direct access to the experts you need in one room. Secure your family’s logistics now.
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/hero-wednesday-collaborative-partners-norfolk-33/
LOCATION:Hampton Roads Veterans Employment Center (HRVEC)\, 861 Glenrock Road #Suite 220\, Norfolk\, VA 23502\, Norfolk\, VA\, 23502\, US
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260827T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260827T150000
DTSTAMP:20260816T164056Z
CREATED:20260105T181703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260816T164056Z
UID:10004295-1787821200-1787842800@www.innovate757.org
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-66/
LOCATION:Hampton Roads Veterans Employment Center (HRVEC)\, 861 Glenrock Road #Suite 220\, Norfolk\, VA 23502\, Norfolk\, VA\, 23502\, US
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END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260901T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260901T150000
DTSTAMP:20260816T164056Z
CREATED:20260105T181754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260816T164056Z
UID:10004296-1788253200-1788274800@www.innovate757.org
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-67/
LOCATION:Hampton Roads Veterans Employment Center (HRVEC)\, 861 Glenrock Road #Suite 220\, Norfolk\, VA 23502\, Norfolk\, VA\, 23502\, US
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260901T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260901T150000
DTSTAMP:20260816T164210Z
CREATED:20260717T190352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260816T164210Z
UID:10005230-1788253200-1788274800@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:The Network: Direct Employer Access (Newport News)
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: \nNewport News Front Desk: 757-782-4531 \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/the-network-direct-employer-access-newport-news-13/
LOCATION:Hampton Roads Veterans Employment Center (HRVEC)\, 600 Thimble Shoals #Suite 210\, Newport News\, VA 23693\, Newport News\, VA\, 23693\, US
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260902T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260902T150000
DTSTAMP:20260816T164125Z
CREATED:20260105T191325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260816T164125Z
UID:10004361-1788339600-1788361200@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:HERO Wednesday: The Resource War Room (PENINSULA)
DESCRIPTION:Housing/Healthcare/Education/DoD Skillbridge. No red tape. Direct access to the experts you need in one room.\n\n\nOne room. Every resource. \nConnect directly with Housing\, Healthcare & DoD Skillbridge/Education providers. Cut through the noise and get solutions.
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/hero-wednesday-collaborative-partners-peninsula-34/
LOCATION:Hampton Roads Veterans Employment Center (HRVEC)\, 600 Thimble Shoals Boulevard #210\, Newport News\, VA 23606\, Newport News\, VA\, 23606\, US
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.innovate757.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/188036_image-scaled.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260902T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260902T150000
DTSTAMP:20260816T164142Z
CREATED:20260105T195534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260816T164142Z
UID:10004410-1788339600-1788361200@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:HERO Wednesday: The Resource War Room (Norfolk)
DESCRIPTION:Stop navigating alone. Get direct intel on Housing\, Healthcare & Education/DoD Skillbridge. Skip the waitlists. The 757’s best resources.\n\n\nHousing. Healthcare. Education/DoD Skillbridge. Zero red tape. Direct access to the experts you need in one room. Secure your family’s logistics now.
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/hero-wednesday-collaborative-partners-norfolk-34/
LOCATION:Hampton Roads Veterans Employment Center (HRVEC)\, 861 Glenrock Road #Suite 220\, Norfolk\, VA 23502\, Norfolk\, VA\, 23502\, US
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.innovate757.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/188086_image-scaled.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260903T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260903T150000
DTSTAMP:20260816T164057Z
CREATED:20260105T181852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260816T164057Z
UID:10004297-1788426000-1788447600@www.innovate757.org
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-68/
LOCATION:Hampton Roads Veterans Employment Center (HRVEC)\, 861 Glenrock Road #Suite 220\, Norfolk\, VA 23502\, Norfolk\, VA\, 23502\, US
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.innovate757.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/187956_image-scaled.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260903T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260903T150000
DTSTAMP:20260816T164211Z
CREATED:20260717T190435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260816T164211Z
UID:10005231-1788426000-1788447600@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:The Network: Direct Employer Access (Newport News)
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: \nNewport News Front Desk: 757-782-4531 \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/the-network-direct-employer-access-newport-news-14/
LOCATION:Hampton Roads Veterans Employment Center (HRVEC)\, 600 Thimble Shoals #Suite 210\, Newport News\, VA 23693\, Newport News\, VA\, 23693\, US
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260908T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260908T150000
DTSTAMP:20260816T164212Z
CREATED:20260717T190519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260816T164212Z
UID:10005232-1788858000-1788879600@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:The Network: Direct Employer Access (Newport News)
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: \nNewport News Front Desk: 757-782-4531 \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/the-network-direct-employer-access-newport-news-15/
LOCATION:Hampton Roads Veterans Employment Center (HRVEC)\, 600 Thimble Shoals #Suite 210\, Newport News\, VA 23693\, Newport News\, VA\, 23693\, US
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260908T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260908T150000
DTSTAMP:20260816T164058Z
CREATED:20260727T175946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260816T164058Z
UID:10005294-1788858000-1788879600@www.innovate757.org
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/the-network-direct-employer-access-norfolk-7/
LOCATION:Hampton Roads Veterans Employment Center (HRVEC)\, 861 Glenrock Road #Suite 220\, Norfolk\, VA 23502\, Norfolk\, VA\, 23502\, US
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260909T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260909T150000
DTSTAMP:20260816T164142Z
CREATED:20260105T195627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260816T164142Z
UID:10004411-1788944400-1788966000@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:HERO Wednesday: The Resource War Room (Norfolk)
DESCRIPTION:Stop navigating alone. Get direct intel on Housing\, Healthcare & Education/DoD Skillbridge. Skip the waitlists. The 757’s best resources.\n\n\nHousing. Healthcare. Education/DoD Skillbridge. Zero red tape. Direct access to the experts you need in one room. Secure your family’s logistics now.
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/hero-wednesday-collaborative-partners-norfolk-35/
LOCATION:Hampton Roads Veterans Employment Center (HRVEC)\, 861 Glenrock Road #Suite 220\, Norfolk\, VA 23502\, Norfolk\, VA\, 23502\, US
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260909T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260909T150000
DTSTAMP:20260816T164126Z
CREATED:20260810T193357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260816T164126Z
UID:10005343-1788944400-1788966000@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:HERO Wednesday: The Resource War Room (PENINSULA)
DESCRIPTION:Housing/Healthcare/Education/DoD Skillbridge. No red tape. Direct access to the experts you need in one room.\n\n\nOne room. Every resource. \nConnect directly with Housing\, Healthcare & DoD Skillbridge/Education providers. Cut through the noise and get solutions.
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/hero-wednesday-the-resource-war-room-peninsula-2/
LOCATION:Hampton Roads Veterans Employment Center (HRVEC)\, 600 Thimble Shoals Boulevard #210\, Newport News\, VA 23606\, Newport News\, VA\, 23606\, US
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260909T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260909T133000
DTSTAMP:20260816T164204Z
CREATED:20260617T230448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260816T164204Z
UID:10005158-1788946200-1788960600@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:MISSION START in Hampton Roads Summer Edition
DESCRIPTION:The Tactical Operation to Get Your Family Situated in Hampton Roads.\n\n\n* REGISTRATION IS COMPLETED WITH THE LINK BELOW * https://engage.theworkforcecouncil.org/register/MISSIONSTARTSEP26 \n* EVENTBRITE IS NOT THE REGISTRATION PAGE. USE THE LINK ABOVE * \n \nDon’t Just Move. Land.\nYour Ultimate Welcome-to-the-Neighborhood Tactical Playbook!\nMoving to a new duty station or trading the uniform for civilian life can feel like a multi-front battle. You aren’t just looking for a paycheck—you’re trying to secure quality childcare\, decode school districts\, track down the right neighborhood\, and unlock your hard-earned benefits\, all while living out of cardboard boxes. \nDoing it alone? Overwhelming. Doing it with a squad of insider experts? That’s called a winning strategy. \nThink of MISSION: START & STAY as your ultimate VIP pass to Hampton Roads. We’ve rounded up a powerhouse coalition of “Fixers” and “Strategists” from JBLE Command\, DOL VETS\, Childcare Aware\, and School Liaison Officers to cut right through the red tape for you and your family. \n\n👶 Bring the Whole Crew! Military families are the heart of this event\, so yes\, kids are absolutely welcome! We’ll have a dedicated “stroller parking lot” and plenty of fun\, engaging activities to keep the little ones smiling while you get the intel you need. \n\nTHE PLAYBOOK: YOUR AGENDA\nWe’ve organized the chaos into a high-energy\, easy-to-navigate day. \n🎒 0930 | GEAR UP! Check-In & Passport Issue\nRoll up to the Fort Eustis Club\, grab a coffee\, and claim your Summit Passport. This is your personal guide to the day—and your ticket to some awesome swag. \n🕒 0930 – 1330 | EXPLORE THE ZONES\nTake the morning at your own pace and hit the areas that matter most to your family: \nTHE BALLROOM: The Military Thriving Sphere\n\nZone A: Future & Career: Discover awesome career paths. Connect face-to-face with SkillBridge anchors\, authorized training providers\, and top-tier higher education institutions.\nZone B: Life & Home: Solve the “life” puzzles first. Meet with your local military community anchors to get answers on housing\, childcare\, and local life.\nZone C: The Benefits Lane: Claim the support you’ve rightfully earned. Talk directly with experts who know the ins and outs of your military benefits.\n\nTHE VICTORY ROOM: The Tactical Prep Pit\n\nResume Triage: Get 1:1 assistance and learn how to use AI to make your resume jump to the top of the pile.\nSpouse Strategy Hub: Shoutout to our military spouses! The USO Pathfinder team is on deck to help you tackle professional license portability and local career growth.\nMock Interviews: Shake off the nerves with quick pitch coaching from the pros at RecruitMilitary.\n\n🥪 1200 | GRAB & GO LUNCH\nHungry? We’ve got you covered. Fuel up with a complimentary lunch. (First come\, first served—so don’t map your route too far from the food!) \n🎤 1230 | POWER PANEL & NETWORKING\nPull up a chair\, meet some new friends\, and learn from a panel of inspiring industry leaders who are veterans and military spouses themselves. They’ve been in your boots and know exactly how to thrive in Hampton Roads. \n🏆 1330 | MISSION COMPLETE!\n\nThe Result: You walk out the door with a sharper resume\, a solid school plan\, and a brand-new local support network.\nThe Reward: Turn in your completed Summit Passport and score an exclusive VETTED T-Shirt!\n\n👀 BUT WAIT… THERE’S MORE!\nYou are now officially briefed and “Cleared” for the rest of the epic Red\, White & Blue Summit. Your passport keeps you moving right into these next events: \n\nPART 2: The Red\, White & Brew Mixer 🍻\n\n\nWhen: SAME DAY (Sept 9)\, 1730 – 2000\nWhere: Coastal Fermentory (Uptown Location in Newport News)\nThe Vibe: Unwind\, grab a drink\, and mingle with local leaders\, employers\, and fellow military veterans & spouses in a fun\, relaxed setting.\n\n\nPART 3: The Big Day 2 Lineup 📸\n\n\nWhen: Next Day (Sept 10)\, 0930 – 1500\nWhere: Back at the Fort Eustis Club\nThe Vibe: A massive hiring event with military community anchors\, a completely free professional headshot studio for your LinkedIn profile\, and another complimentary Grab-n-Go lunch!\nFeatured Attraction: The HII NNS Mobile Experience (MX) Trailer! Newport News Shipbuilding is bringing their massive\, high-tech 1\,000-square-foot interactive trailer. It will be on-site all day long for you and the kids to explore. Step inside to check out the cutting-edge future of digital shipbuilding\, try out virtual/augmented reality simulators\, test your skills on a welding simulator\, and learn directly from the region’s largest industrial employer about incredible local career paths!\n\n\n\nGet Situated. Get Ready. Let’s Build Your Community.\n \n* REGISTRATION IS COMPLETED WITH THE LINK BELOW* https://engage.theworkforcecouncil.org/register/MISSIONSTARTSEP26\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/mission-start-in-hampton-roads-summer-edition/
LOCATION:The Fort Eustis Club\, 2123 Pershing Avenue\, Newport News\, VA 23604\, Newport News\, VA\, 23604\, US
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260909T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260909T200000
DTSTAMP:20260816T164205Z
CREATED:20260617T230606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260816T164205Z
UID:10005159-1788975000-1788984000@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:Red\, White & Brew (Summer Edition) Peninsula
DESCRIPTION:Grow your Professional network with America’s best companies! If you're an employer\, please email militarycommunity@theworkforcecouncil.org.\n\n\n* REGISTRATION IS COMLETED WITH THE LINK BELOW. NOT EVENTBRITE * \nhttps://engage.theworkforcecouncil.org/register/MIXERSEP2026 \n* EVENTBRITE IS NOT THE REGISTRATION PAGE/TICKET. USE THE LINKE ABOVE * \nJoin us for an exciting in-person event\, the Red White & Brew Mixer (Summer Edition) Peninsula\, on Wednesday\, Sept 9th\, 2026\, at 17:30:00 (5:30 PM). This event will take place at the Coastal Fermentory at the UPTOWN LOCATION (12515 Jefferson Avenue\, Newport News\, VA). \nGet ready to connect with professionals from various industries and make valuable connections. Whether you’re searching for a job\, looking to expand your network\, start or grow a small business\, or simply want to socialize with like-minded individuals\, this event has something for everyone. \nAt the Red White & Brew Mixer (Summer Edition) Peninsula\, you’ll have the opportunity to meet potential employers\, business owners and VETTED community partners\, gain insights from experienced professionals\, and learn about exciting career opportunities in the area. Install the LinkedIn App on your phone and prepare to make a lasting impression! \nDon’t miss out on this fantastic networking event. Mark your calendars for Wednesday Sept 9th\, 2026\, and join us at the Coastal Fermentory (UPTOWN LOCATION). We can’t wait to see you there! \n* REGISTRATION IS COMLETED WITH THE LINK BELOW. NOT EVENTBRITE * \nhttps://engage.theworkforcecouncil.org/register/MIXERSEP2026 \n* EVENTBRITE IS NOT THE REGISTRATION PAGE/TICKET. USE THE LINKE 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/red-white-brew-summer-edition-peninsula/
LOCATION:Coastal Fermentory Uptown\, 12515 Jefferson Avenue #600\, Newport News\, VA 23602\, Newport News\, VA\, 23602\, US
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260910T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260910T150000
DTSTAMP:20260816T164206Z
CREATED:20260617T230655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260816T164206Z
UID:10005160-1789030800-1789052400@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:NEXT: A Discovery Day (The 757 Career Summit Evolved) (Summer 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/DISCOVERYSEP26 \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: Fort Eustis Club\, Fort Eustis \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 Fort Eustis Club. 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 a complimentary Grab-n-Go Boxed 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 Fort Eustis Club 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/DISCOVERYSEP26 \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-summer-edition/
LOCATION:The Fort Eustis Club\, 2123 Pershing Avenue\, Newport News\, VA 23604\, Newport News\, VA\, 23604\, US
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260910T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260910T150000
DTSTAMP:20260816T164213Z
CREATED:20260717T190601Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260816T164213Z
UID:10005233-1789030800-1789052400@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:The Network: Direct Employer Access (Newport News)
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: \nNewport News Front Desk: 757-782-4531 \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/the-network-direct-employer-access-newport-news-16/
LOCATION:Hampton Roads Veterans Employment Center (HRVEC)\, 600 Thimble Shoals #Suite 210\, Newport News\, VA 23693\, Newport News\, VA\, 23693\, US
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260910T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260910T150000
DTSTAMP:20260816T164059Z
CREATED:20260727T180039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260816T164059Z
UID:10005295-1789030800-1789052400@www.innovate757.org
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/the-network-direct-employer-access-norfolk-8/
LOCATION:Hampton Roads Veterans Employment Center (HRVEC)\, 861 Glenrock Road #Suite 220\, Norfolk\, VA 23502\, Norfolk\, VA\, 23502\, US
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260915T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260915T150000
DTSTAMP:20260816T164215Z
CREATED:20260717T190645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260816T164215Z
UID:10005234-1789462800-1789484400@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:The Network: Direct Employer Access (Newport News)
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: \nNewport News Front Desk: 757-782-4531 \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/the-network-direct-employer-access-newport-news-17/
LOCATION:Hampton Roads Veterans Employment Center (HRVEC)\, 600 Thimble Shoals #Suite 210\, Newport News\, VA 23693\, Newport News\, VA\, 23693\, US
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260915T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260915T150000
DTSTAMP:20260816T164059Z
CREATED:20260727T180128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260816T164059Z
UID:10005296-1789462800-1789484400@www.innovate757.org
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/the-network-direct-employer-access-norfolk-10/
LOCATION:Hampton Roads Veterans Employment Center (HRVEC)\, 861 Glenrock Road #Suite 220\, Norfolk\, VA 23502\, Norfolk\, VA\, 23502\, US
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T150000
DTSTAMP:20260816T164126Z
CREATED:20260105T191501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260816T164126Z
UID:10004363-1789549200-1789570800@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:HERO Wednesday: The Resource War Room (PENINSULA)
DESCRIPTION:Housing/Healthcare/Education/DoD Skillbridge. No red tape. Direct access to the experts you need in one room.\n\n\nOne room. Every resource. \nConnect directly with Housing\, Healthcare & DoD Skillbridge/Education providers. Cut through the noise and get solutions.
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/hero-wednesday-collaborative-partners-peninsula-36/
LOCATION:Hampton Roads Veterans Employment Center (HRVEC)\, 600 Thimble Shoals Boulevard #210\, Newport News\, VA 23606\, Newport News\, VA\, 23606\, US
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T150000
DTSTAMP:20260816T164143Z
CREATED:20260105T195718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260816T164143Z
UID:10004412-1789549200-1789570800@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:HERO Wednesday: The Resource War Room (Norfolk)
DESCRIPTION:Stop navigating alone. Get direct intel on Housing\, Healthcare & Education/DoD Skillbridge. Skip the waitlists. The 757’s best resources.\n\n\nHousing. Healthcare. Education/DoD Skillbridge. Zero red tape. Direct access to the experts you need in one room. Secure your family’s logistics now.
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/hero-wednesday-collaborative-partners-norfolk-36/
LOCATION:Hampton Roads Veterans Employment Center (HRVEC)\, 861 Glenrock Road #Suite 220\, Norfolk\, VA 23502\, Norfolk\, VA\, 23502\, US
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T150000
DTSTAMP:20260816T164216Z
CREATED:20260717T190729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260816T164216Z
UID:10005235-1789635600-1789657200@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:The Network: Direct Employer Access (Newport News)
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: \nNewport News Front Desk: 757-782-4531 \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/the-network-direct-employer-access-newport-news-18/
LOCATION:Hampton Roads Veterans Employment Center (HRVEC)\, 600 Thimble Shoals #Suite 210\, Newport News\, VA 23693\, Newport News\, VA\, 23693\, US
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T150000
DTSTAMP:20260816T164100Z
CREATED:20260727T180219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260816T164100Z
UID:10005297-1789635600-1789657200@www.innovate757.org
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/the-network-direct-employer-access-norfolk-11/
LOCATION:Hampton Roads Veterans Employment Center (HRVEC)\, 861 Glenrock Road #Suite 220\, Norfolk\, VA 23502\, Norfolk\, VA\, 23502\, US
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260918T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260918T090000
DTSTAMP:20260816T164202Z
CREATED:20260218T200935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260816T164202Z
UID:10004578-1789718400-1789722000@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:From The Nuclear Triad to The Commercial Launch Pad
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a candid conversation with Major General (Ret) Roosevelt "Ted" Mercer Jr.\, former Director of Plans and Policy for USSTRATCOM.\n\n\nPlease register at the following link: \nhttps://engage.theworkforcecouncil.org/register/TEDMERCERSEP182026 \nIt is the ultimate pivot: shifting from the rigidity of U.S. Strategic Command to the agility of the commercial space race. \n​Join us for a candid conversation with Major General (Ret) Roosevelt “Ted” Mercer\, Jr. As the former Director of Plans and Policy for USSTRATCOM\, Ted was responsible for the nation’s strategic war plan. Today\, as CEO of the Virginia Spaceport Authority\, he sells launch services in a competitive global market. \nPlease register at the following link:https://engage.theworkforcecouncil.org/register/TEDMERCERSEP182026
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/from-the-nuclear-triad-to-the-commercial-launch-pad/
LOCATION:Town Point Club\, 101 West Main Street #Suite 300\, Norfolk\, VA 23510\, Norfolk\, VA\, 23510\, US
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