Sponsored by Hiring Our Heroes, U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, the MCAS Cherry Point Career Summit happens Thursday, Mar. 27 from 9 am-4:30 pm at the Training & Education Building. The event features several hours of employment transition classes, workshops, and a job fair with more than 40 employers seeking to fill more than 35,000 job openings. Programming for job seekers - service members, military spouses, and veterans - will run from 9 am-12:30 pm, followed by the hiring fair from 1:30-4:30 pm.

This year’s special guest is the 18th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, retired Sgt. Maj. Ronald Green, who will kick off the event along with MCAS Cherry Point command leaders.

The event will include classes aimed at helping service members and their families as they transition out of active duty service. Topics will cover how to prepare financial success, career exploration with industry leaders, interview preparation, SkillBridge and apprenticeship information, and more.

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