Jun 07, 2024

Hiring Our Heroes Career Summit at Fort Riley

Posted Jun 07, 2024 10:26 PM

Fort Riley Public Affairs Office release

The Fort Riley Transition Assistance Program is hosting the “Hiring Our Heroes Career Summit” June 11 at Riley’s Community Center, 446 Seitz Avenue on Fort Riley. Morning workshops run from 9 a.m. to 12 noon, followed by a hiring fair, featuring more than 80 local, regional, and national employers, from 1 to 4 p.m.

The career summit is a specialized event designed to educate, inform, inspire and connect the military community with military-ready employers. All service members, military spouses, veterans and caregivers are invited.

The morning workshops will cover topics including SkillBridge programs, fellowships, internships, professional development, and using platforms such as LinkedIn. Counselors will also be on hand to review resumes and offer job search tips. Participants should be prepared to interview for job opportunities.

Pre-registration is available online at HiringOurHeroes.org/riley.