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
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

Event Details

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

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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
Preston Lobby: 1300-1600, Tues, Wed, Fri
PX: 1900-2100, Monday-Wednesday

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!

REGISTER NOW

Scott Shipp Hall – 5th Floor Common Area

Feb. 19, 1100-1300

Workforce Wednesday – Farm Credit of the Virginias

Event Details

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. 

REGISTER NOW

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

Event Details

Nichols Engineering Building

March 5, 1100-1300

Workforce Wednesday, ClearDefense Pest Control

Event Details

Crozet Hall

March 19, 1000-1400

Workforce Wednesday, Wagman Construction

Event Details

Nichols Engineering Building

March 26, 1000-1400

Workforce Wednesday – RK&K

Event Details

Nichols Engineering Building - Foyer