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    NEXT: A Discovery Day (The 757 Career Summit Evolved) (Winter Edition)

    Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 9:30 AM until 3:00 PMEastern Standard Time UTC -05:00

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    Riverview Event Center (Base Access Needed)
    128 Benedict Ave
    Hampton, VA 23665
    United States

    The 757 Career Summit: Evolved.  

    For the Service Member AND The Military Spouse.  

    ShapeTHE "SPRAY AND PRAY" CAREER FAIR IS OVER. 

    Transitioning is a multi-front battle. For the Veteran: You struggle to translate command authority into corporate language. For the Spouse: You are tired of the "trailing spouse" narrative. You face resume gaps from PCS moves and are often overqualified for the roles you're offered. The Stakes: Without a strategy, you risk leaving with a pocket full of business cards, no interviews, and no plan for a dual-income future. 

    ShapeWE ARE YOUR STRATEGIC FILTER. 

    NEXT: A Discovery Day is not a standard hiring fair. It is a tactical operation designed to validate both careers. 

    We have curated the region's top employers using the DEAL Sectors (Defense, Energy, Aerospace, Logistics) to connect you with high-value targets like HII, Dominion Energy, and Amazon—companies that understand SkillBridge and Spouse Licensure/Portability. 

    ShapeTHE PLAN (YOUR AGENDA) 

    We have split the day to maximize your results. 

    PHASE 1:MORNING OPS (09:30 – 12:00) Discovery & Filtering Enter the "Opportunity Floor." If you match the skills, you don't just chat—you sign the clipboard to secure a slot for the afternoon. 

    • Station A (Jamestown): The AI & Document Lab – Essential for Spouses: Use AI to reframe resume gaps and translate volunteer leadership into corporate skills. 

    • Station B (Game Room): Innovation HQ – Portable Careers: Explore entrepreneurship and remote business models with 757 Collab. 

    • Station C (Café): VA Benefits Clinic – Disability Claims process (1-on-1). 

    PHASE 2: THE BLACK BOX SESSION (12:00 – 13:00) The Convergence Lunch Join us in the Skybox for a "Town Hall" style boxed lunch.  

    The Intel: A "Flight Recorder" debrief featuring 6 alumni, including a Professional Military Spouse and an Entrepreneur, sharing unvarnished data on salaries, rejection resilience, and the "flight path" to success. 

    PHASE 3: AFTERNOON OPS (13:00 – 15:00) Execution & Closing The floor quiets down. This time is for intentional, scheduled conversations only. 

    • Track 1: 15-Minute Scheduled Interviews (Talent Force). 

    • Track 2: 30-Minute Strategic Advisory Sit-Downs (Leadership Cohort). 

    CHOOSE YOUR COHORT 

    We don't separate you by "Rank" or "Dependent status." We separate you by Career Stage. 

    🔵 GROUP A: THE TALENT FORCE (Blue Lanyard) 

    • Who: E1-E6 Veterans & Spouses Entering/Re-entering the Workforce. 

    • Focus: Technical Skills, Trades, Admin, Healthcare, and Entry-to-Mid Level Roles. 

    • Home Base: Main Ballroom. 

    🟡 GROUP B: THE LEADERSHIP COHORT (Gold Lanyard) 

    • Who: E7-O6 Veterans & Professional Spouses (Directors/Execs/Specialized). 

    • Focus: Strategic Leadership, P&L, Project Management, and Director Roles. 

    • Home Base: Williamsburg Room ("The Skybox"). 

    ShapeSUCCESS (THE OUTCOME) 

    End State: By 15:00, you won't just have a brochure. You will have a "secured follow-up," a tailored resume from our AI Lab, and a clear path forward for the entire family. 

    Don't navigate the transition alone. 


    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. 

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