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 2026 Career Fair Events:

Date & Time Event Details Location

Feb. 2–10

OPEN OFFICE HOURS are available for cadets to visit the Office of Career Services (311 Carroll Hall) to meet with a Career Ambassador or OCS staff for a resume review session during office hours M-F between 0800-1630.

Schedule an appointment via Handshake or stop in during our open office hours. https://vmi.joinhandshake.com/edu/appointments/new

Optional BRC available for attending one resume review session! 

See the Resume Review Session Privileges Permit Attached to this email for details.

Carroll Hall, 311

Feb. 3-5

2000-2100

Resume Reviews with Career Ambassadors

Career Services will have Cadet Career Ambassadors at the PX from 8-9pm on February 3, 4 and 5 to assist with resume reviews.  Bring what you have or meet up to get your resume started to you are ready to impress at the Career & Internship Fair.

Optional BRC available for attending one resume review session! 

See the Resume Review Session Privileges Permit Attached to this email for details.

The PX

Feb. 5

1100-1300

Resume Reviews with Industry Recruiters

Career Services will be hosting a table in Crozet from 1100-1300 for resume review sessions to help you prepare for the Career & Internship Fair.

Bring a printed copy of your resume (or your laptop) and connect with visiting industry professionals for a review session.

Optional BRC available for attending one resume review session! 

See the Resume Review Session Privileges Permit Attached to this email for details.

Crozet Hall

Feb. 9

1100-1300

Who’s Who at the Career Fair

Curious about the employers visiting post for the Career & Internship Fair? Come visit our table in Crozet to learn more about the companies attending!

Crozet Hall

Feb. 10

1830-2000

Career Fair – Early Access Employer Networking Dinner (REGISTRATION REQUIRED)

View Employer List on Handshake  (Employers still being added)

Register to attend:  Registration Link

Optional SRC available for attending Networking Dinner! 

See the Networking Dinner  Permit Attached to this email for details.

 

Marshall Hall

Feb. 11

1100-1330

Spring 2026 Career & Internship Fair

View Employer List on Handshake

Come connect with employers, have a professional LinkedIn headshot taken and get lunch provided by the Office of Career Services!

Optional BRC available for attending Career Fair! 

See the Career Fair Permit Attached to this email for details.

 

Marshall Hall

Spring 2026 opportunities:

Date & Time Event Details Location

Jan. 19

2030-2115

VEDP Global Business Internship Program - VMI Information Session

View Details on Handshake

VIRTUAL EVENT

Jan. 21

1000-1400

Workforce Wednesday: Whiting-Turner Contracting

View details on Handshake

Nichols Engineering Building - Foyer

Jan. 21

1100-1300

Workforce Wednesday: Prince William County PD

View details on Handshake

Crozet

Jan. 28

1000-1400

Workforce Wednesday: HITT Contracting, Inc.

View details on Handshake

Nichols Engineering Building - Foyer

Feb. 3

1500-1600

NASA OSTEM Internships Webinar

Career Services will be screening the NASA OSTEM Internships Webinar on 2/3 from 1500-1600. Join us for the session and then connect for additional resources.

Interested Cadets can register in advance or drop in to attend the session with Career Services.

 

Location: Carroll Hall 311

Time: 1500-1600

Register to Join Career Services

 

If you are unable to join Career Services, you can also register using the link below and attend on your own.

Register here: https://lnkd.in/e522MzA9

 

 

 

 

Carroll Hall 311

OR

Virtual

Feb. 4

1200-1500

VCU Nonprofit, Public & Human Services Fair

The Office of Career Services will be taking interested cadets to the VCU Nonprofit, Public & Human Services Fair on 5 February.

 

This fair will feature employers from the nonprofit, government, public service, human services and social assistance industries. Come connect with organizations who are looking to hire for internships (summer and fall), as well as full-time and part-time jobs.

 

Click Here to View Participating Employers List

 

Email Major Slone for more information and to save your spot:  slonenb@vmi.edu

 

 

 

 

 

 

OFF POST EVENT at VCU in Richmond

Feb. 4,

1100-1300

Workforce Wednesday: Chesterfield County Police Dept.

View details on Handshake

Crozet

Feb. 5

1300-1400

FBI Honors Internship Program - Info Session with Career Services

 

Career Services will be screening the FBI Honors Program Virtual Info Session. Join us for the session and then connect for additional resources.

 

Interested Cadets can register in advance or drop in to attend the session with Career Services.

 

Location: Carroll Hall 311

Time: 1300-1400

Register to Join Career Services

 

If you are unable to join Career Services, you can also register using the link below and attend on your own.

Register here: https://lnkd.in/gMpJfX2m

 

 

 

 

Carroll Hall 311

OR

Virtual

Feb. 5

1100-1300

Resume Review session - SP26 Career Fair Event

Career Services will be hosting a table in Crozet from 1100-1300 for resume review sessions to help you prepare for the Career & Internship Fair.

Bring a printed copy of your resume (or your laptop) and connect with visiting industry professionals for a review sessions.

 

 

Crozet

 

Feb. 6,

1100-1300

Love Your Career Day

Join the Office of Career Services and the Diversity, Opportunity, & Inclusion Office to explore career resources for all cadets and faculty/staff. Enjoy cookies while taking part in fun activities where you can share your career goals or job experiences, discuss diversity in the workplace with DOI experts and peers, check out the OCS Professional Closet (civilian business attire free to have/borrow), and RSVP for the Career Fair on February 11, 2026.

 

Crozet Hall

Feb. 9

1100-1300

Who’s Who at the Career Fair

Curious about the employers visiting post for the Career & Internship Fair? Come visit our table in Crozet to learn more about the companies attending!

Crozet Hall

Feb. 10

1830-2000

VMI Spring 2026 Career Fair - Early Access Networking Event

Register via Handshake Event

Marshall Hall

Feb. 11

1100-1330

SAVE THE DATE!

SPRING 2026 Career & Internship Fair

NEW THIS SPRING: A cadet-catered lunch, generously sponsored by two of our employer partners— Gilbane and Crowder.  Another great reason to plan ahead and attend!

More Information Coming Soon!

Review list of visiting employers

Marshall Hall

Feb. 18

1000-1400

Workforce Wednesday: Atlantic Constructors, Inc. (ACI)

View details on Handshake

Nichols Engineering Building - Foyer

Feb. 25,

1100-1300

Workforce Wednesday: Ocean City Police Department

View details on Handshake

Crozet

March 4

1000-1400

Workforce Wednesday: Froehling & Robertson

View details on Handshake

Nichols Engineering Building - Foyer

March 4

1100-1300

Workforce Wednesday: Sumitomo Machinery

View details on Handshake

Crozet

March 11,

1000-1400

Workforce Wednesday: Hurt & Proffitt

View details on Handshake

Nichols Engineering Building - Foyer

March 25

1000-1400

Workforce Wednesday: RK&K

View details on Handshake

Nichols Engineering Building - Foyer

April 15,

1000-1400

Workforce Wednesday: Hurt & Proffitt

View details on Handshake

Nichols Engineering Building - Foyer