Veterans job fair coming to Joint Base Langley-Eustis

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Posted: Oct 23, 2019 / 12:20 AM EDT

Updated: Oct 23, 2019 / 12:20 AM EDT

Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va. (WAVY) — Transitioning service members, veterans, and military spouses are invited to a networking and hiring event Thursday.

The HIRE VETS NOW job fair will have some of Virginia’s top civilian employers in attendance. Networking and job fields include will industries such as energy, medical, finance, cyber security, defense, manufacturing, and transportation.

“This reception will give transitioning military, veterans, and their spouses the chance to meet and talk with employers in a casual atmosphere, ” said Senior VP of programs for the Virginia Chamber Foundation, Cyndi Miracle.

The event will take place Thursday, Oct 24 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Fort Eustis Club, 2123 Pershing Avenue. A free lunch is included.

Walk-ins are welcome. For more details and to preregister for the event, click here.