Events
The Office of Career Services works to provide on-post opportunities for cadets to network and meet with employers and recruiters across military, public, and private sectors throughout the year.
Spring 2025 opportunities:
Date & Time | Event Details | Location |
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Jan. 27-31 |
FACEBOOK CONTEST: Handshake Profile Challenge Social Media Contest - Follow on Facebook to participate |
Career Services Facebook Page |
Jan. 29, 1000-1400 |
Workforce Wednesday - Kokosing |
Nichols Engineering Building – Foyer |
Jan. 30, 1600-1700 |
Your Financial Future: Tips for Your Professional Career and Managing Finances FREE Webinar hosted by U.S. Department of Labor |
VIRTUAL |
Feb. 3-7 |
Resume Review Event with Career Services OCS can help you prepare! Stop by our career helpdesk Feb 3-7 for help creating a resume, researching employers, and practicing your elevator pitch. Crozet: 1100 - 1300, Monday-Friday |
Various times in Crozet, Preston Library and the PX |
Feb. 10, 1200-1300 |
Resume Writing Workshop – SIGN UP REQUIRED Enjoy pizza and dessert while discovering tips and tricks to make your résumé stand out from the crowd. Register today to attend this valuable workshop! |
Scott Shipp Hall – 5th Floor Common Area |
Feb. 19, 1100-1300 |
Workforce Wednesday – Farm Credit of the Virginias |
Crozet Hall |
Feb.24, 0800-0850 |
Information Session: How to apply for Federal jobs with guest speaker Col. Kastner. Join guest speaker, Col. Paul Kastner, as he presents information on how to apply for federal jobs. |
Nichols Engineering – 514 Brockenbrough Auditorium |
Feb. 24, 1830-2000 |
Employer Networking Dinner and Interviewing Tips – SIGN UP REQUIRED The events are open to all cadets. During this career event, you will network with employers over dinner, receive feedback while practicing an elevator pitch, and learn interview preparation strategies. Space is limited. |
Crozet – Upper Level |
Feb. 25, 1000-1300 |
VMI Spring 2025 Career & Internship Fair Info and registration available from Career Services |
Marshall Hall |
Feb. 26, 0800-1600 |
Agriculture and Life Sciences Career Fair at Virginia Tech Interested in a career in agriculture or life sciences? Join Career Services for an OFF POST opportunity to connect with employers and graduate programs in these fields. SPACE IS LIMITED and registration is required! Email careerservices@vmi.edu or visit our office (311 Carroll Hall) for more information. |
OFF POST – Virginia Tech |
March 5, 1000-1400 |
Workforce Wednesday, Fortune-Johnson General Contractors |
Nichols Engineering Building |
March 5, 1100-1300 |
Workforce Wednesday, ClearDefense Pest Control |
Crozet Hall |
March 19, 1000-1400 |
Workforce Wednesday, Wagman Construction |
Nichols Engineering Building |
March 26, 1000-1400 |
Workforce Wednesday – RK&K |
Nichols Engineering Building - Foyer |