2017 Career Fair

The chamber has hosted this event for over 30 years with an average of over 75 companies from all over the country participating.

This event took place at the Newport News Marriott at City Center on Wednesday, July 12, 2017.

The 2017 Career Fair was open to the public from 11:00 am - 2:00 pm.  

The first two hours of the event, (9:00 am -11:00 am) was dedicated to bringing together employers and potential Military employees who are active-duty, retired, reservist, DOD civilians, those recently separated from the military and their dependents.  The Career Fair brings together employers and potential employees to help utilize their unique skills and integrate them into a civilian career path. 

This event was free for potential employees who were expected to arrive at the venue in business attire, and with a properly prepared resume.  Seminars were available to assist attendees in how to utilize the career fair, and how to develop job search strategies. 

Photographs above by Bob Harper Photography