Barksdale Air Force Base Career Summit
'This in-person event will connect military community job seekers with American businesses that are hiring for opportunities in industries such as Defense Contracting, Project Management, Aviation/Aerospace, and Cyber/IT,' details hosts Hiring Our Heroes (HOH).
The HOH Career Summits is open to service members, military spouses, veterans, military caregivers, transitioning service members and veterans who are ready to work.
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They say that applicants will have the opportunity to meet and network with regional and national employers at this professional development and hiring event.
According to the website, the 'job seeker workshops' are held from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The workshop topics include understanding compensation and negotiation, SkillBridge and training opportunities, and preparing for interviews. Registration is encouraged.
HOH's Hiring Fair from 1:30 p.m. until 4:30 p.m., located at the Club Buff, 155 Rickenbacker AveBarksdale AFB.
For updates on the job summit, follow Barksdale M&FRC.
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