SUFFOLK-Operation Next, Hampton Roads Workforce Council, and Hampton Roads Veterans Employment Center have joined forces to hold a 757 SkillBridge Open House for transitioning service members who will be separating from the military, active-duty spouses, and reservists from 11am to 4pm on Wednesday, April 13.
The open house will offer attendees the opportunity to meet with local Department of Defense-authorized SkillBridge providers to discuss training, internships, and apprentices within various industries throughout Hampton Roads.
More than 15 local employers and training organizations are participating in the event, including Onward to Opportunity, HIRE VETS NOW Fellowship Program, RecruitMilitary Recruiting Internships, Solar Ready Vets, Nanomanufacturing Certificate Training, Machining Skills Certification Program, ATI Commercial Driving, Marine Trades Training, UA Veterans in Piping, HBI Trades Training, Operation NEXT, Digital Court Reporting, Aston Carter, City of Norfolk, Hampton Roads Workforce Council, and Veterans Local Government Management Fellowship.
- Operation NEXT is locally operated by the Maritime Base Industrial Ecosystem through Old Dominion University. The organization assists service members and their spouses in attaining transferable and nationally recognized credentials for jobs in the manufacturing arena.
- Hampton Roads Workforce Council oversees federally funded workforce development programs for all localities within the region. The organization provides workforce development solutions intended to assist businesses with accessing qualified jobseekers who are in search of suitable job openings and training opportunities to strengthen their earning potential.
- Hampton Roads Veterans Employment Center connects military spouses, student veterans, transitioning service members, and those who have served in the miliary with resources for employment, entrepreneurship, and job-seeking support.
The open house will be held at Virginia modeling, Analysis & Simulation Center, 1030 University Blvd. in Suffolk. Registration to attend the event is not required. For more information, email [email protected].