Warriors To The Workforce Huntsville
Warriors To The Workforce is part of the American Freedom Foundation’s nationwide initiative to help our Veterans, transitioning military service members and military spouses find meaningful employment.
Wednesday, August 7: 0900 - 1400 Hours
Online registration is now closed. Register will be available on site at the event.
ABOUT THE EVENT
The American Freedom Foundation will host the 6th Annual Warriors To The Workforce Huntsville presented in association with Still Serving Veterans and in conjunction with the 2019 Space & Mission Defenses Symposium (SMD) on Wednesday, August 7, 2019 from 0900 - 1400 in the East Hall #1 of the Von Braun Center in Huntsville, AL. The event will bring together major companies from throughout the country to profile their services and provide employment opportunities for our Veterans, transitioning service members and military spouses. Attendees have the chance to talk with employers, submit qualifications, participate in job interviews, have their resumes reviewed and participate in a rotating schedule of professional development workshops led by subject matter experts on transition from military to civilian life.
Warriors To The Workforce will include Workshops featuring some of the top speakers in the country. Please check back closer to the event date for information about our panel discussions.
Is your resume too wordy? Need help putting your best self on paper? Sign up onsite to have an HR professional critique your resume at our Resume Review area, presented by Still Serving Veterans.
**Attendance is free for Veterans, transitioning service members and
military spouses**
Please view our 2019 WTTW promotional video HERE
Click HERE to view our 2019 WTTW Huntsville flyer
Click HERE to review our 2018 WTTW Huntsville with SMD Demographic Study
Click HERE to view our new 2019 WTTW brochure
Companies who have committed to participate in WTTW Huntsville (07/11/2019):
* * * Important Information for Veterans * * *
Veterans, military service members and military spouses admission is free
Be prepared to meet employers - research participating companies
Dress for success - business or uniform is advised
Bring enough resumes for all exhibitors - Gov't and private sector
Registration will open at 0830 and event begins at 0900
Please note: All data collected on your WTTW event registration form will not be sold or given to anyone other than possibly another highly reputable Veteran Service Organization that we feel may help you achieve employment or a better understanding of the transition process from military to civilian life.
* * * Important Information for Exhibitors * * *
- Exhibitor pricing listed includes two people to work the booth
- Exhibitor pricing listed includes one 8' table, power (if requested), coffee and box lunch
- Only 45 exhibitor tables available
- It is highly recommended that each company be prepared to accept resumes on site.
Workshop Schedule "Preparing For Tomorrow" - August 7 1200 - 1300
TBD
TRAVEL INFORMATION
Housing/Hotels
Directions/Travel to Von Braun Center
CONFERENCE WEBSITE
Warriors To The Workforce Huntsville
2019 SMD Symposium
EVENT PARTNERS
This event would not be possible without the support and efforts of the following organizations:
- About American Freedom Foundation (AFF)
In return for their service and sacrifices made for our country, the American Freedom Foundation believes veterans, military service members, and their families are deserving of support that empowers and enables them to lead confident and productive lives. www.americanfreedomfoundation.org
- About the Space & Missile Defence Symposium (SMD)
The SMD Symposium is the leading educational, professional development and networking event in the space and missile defense community. The symposium is widely attended by leaders and professionals from the United States and our allies around the world. It is the ideal forum for conducting business face-to-face. Participants can also earn continuing education credits. smdsymposium.org
- About Still Serving Veterans (SSV) Still Serving Veterans is a Veteran Service Organization headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama whose mission is to serve and honor Veterans and their families, transitioning military, and members of the Guards and Reserves by assisting them in securing meaningful employments and the Veterans benefits they have earned. www.ssv.org
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Ted Hacker
American Freedom Foundation
(615) 330-9394
ted.hacker@americanfreedomfoundation.org
Erin Gaul
American Freedom Foundation
erin.gaul@americanfreedomfoundation.org