757 Career and Education Summit (Summer Edition) Peninsula
Register NowWednesday, September 10, 2025 at 9:00 AM until 5:00 PM
The Fort Eustis Club
2123 Pershing Ave., Newport News, VA 23604
The 757 Career Summits offer an experience that extends well beyond a traditional job fair.
Participants will have the opportunity to engage in interviews with recruiters and hiring managers who possess the authority to make hiring decisions, both before and during the event. Additionally, there will be a networking social event the evening before and moderated industry panel discussions where you can register based on your industry of choice.
This Career Summit represents a collaborative effort involving the Hampton Roads Workforce Council, regional military installations, and the Chambers of Commerce, as well as leading national and regional employers seeking talent in diverse fields such as Defense Contracting, Maritime, Power and Energy, Cyber/IT, Project Management, Intelligence, Field Service, Electronics, Maintenance, Manufacturing, Engineering, Healthcare, Biomedical, Semiconductor, and Leadership.
Morning Session: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Industry Panel Discussions: Gain insights into transitioning from military to civilian sectors in highly competitive industries through our moderated panel discussions. Limited to 50 participants per panel.
- 9:00 AM Code Your Next Chapter: Explore Tech/IT/Cyber Opportunities
- 10:20 AM Building Empires: Insights from Military Entrepreneurs
- 11:30 AM Beyond the Battlefield: Military Skills and Spouses Find Success in Project Management
LinkedIn Headshots (11:00 AM – 2:00 PM): Complimentary LinkedIn headshots will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Live Resume Review/Critique (9:00 AM – 12:00 PM): Take advantage of real-time feedback from resume professionals and Human Resource experts. This service is also available on a first-come, first-served basis, so early arrival is recommended.
Hiring Event Agenda
CAREER FAIR (2:00 PM-5:00 PM)-Interview with companies for positions that are a match with your background, skills and preferences (Dress will be business professional or uniform of the day).
Please dress in business professional attire or your uniform of the day.
This 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.
