Air & Space Conference and Technology Exposition


Annual Air & Space Conference and Technology Exposition
Monday, September 17 – Wednesday, September 19, 2012
Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center | 201 Waterfront Street, National Harbor, MD 20745
301-965-2000 | http://www.gaylordhotels.com/gaylord-national

Veterans & Spouses Career Fair

Applicants
The Career Fair will be held at the Gaylord National Hotel and Convention Fair in National Harbor, MD, in conjunction with the AFA Air & Space Conference and Technology Exposition.

The dates and hours are:

  • Tuesday September 18 -- 9:30AM – 4:00PM
  • Wednesday September 19 -- 9:30AM – 4:00PM

During these times employers will be available to meet with you. Additionally there will be a number of workshops, run by the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) on a variety of subjects to assist you with your job search.

Requirements to participate
You must be a veteran, an active duty service member (Reserve and National Guard included) from any branch of the service who is planning on a near term separation from the service or the dependant spouse of an active duty service member.

Cost – free

Attire – Business attire or uniform of the day.

Registration is required – Preregistration online is preferred (online registration link here). Be sure to follow the instructions in your confirmation email for submitting your resume in advance for electronic distribution to all participating employers.

Please bring photo ID, sufficient copies of your resume and be prepared to discuss your qualifications on the spot.

If you have any questions or need additional information, please email your request to: dsharland@afa.org.

Career Fair schedule:
 
Tuesday, September 18
 
9:30 am 4:00 pm   Career Fair open
 
Military Spouse Symposium and Workshops
9:30 am 11:30 am   Dependable Strengths Seminar
11:30 am 1:00 pm   Lunch break
1:00 pm 3:00 pm   Resume Critiques
1:00 pm 3:00 pm   Informal mentoring session with 5 to 6 experts available for individual consultation with spouses
1:00 pm 3:00 pm   Capitol Hill Q and A – MOAA legislative update
 
Wednesday, September 19
 
9:30 am 4:00 pm   Career Fair open
 
Military Career Transition Symposium and Workshops
9:30 am 12:00 pm   Marketing Yourself for a Second Career
11:30 am 1:00 pm   Lunch break
1:00 pm 2:30 pm   LinkedIn Strategies for Network Development and Job Search
2:30 pm 3:30 pm   Federal Job Search Strategies








 
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