BAFB partners with 'Hiring Our Heroes' for 2-day career development event

BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. – Barksdale Air Force Base is welcoming the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s Hiring Our Heroes organization for a career development and hiring event Wednesday and Thursday at the BUFF Event Center. The two-day event is open to transitioning service members, veterans, military spouses and caregivers of wounded warriors, offering career readiness training as well as professional development and networking opportunities with employers actively hiring for positions both locally and nationwide.

Hiring Our Heroes, a nonprofit that assists transitioning service members, military spouses and veterans with finding meaningful careers, will feature the military spouse-focused Amplify workshop on Wednesday, followed by a Career Summit and Hiring Fair for the broader military-connected community on Thursday. The Career Summit will also feature panel discussions, resume preparation sessions, complimentary headshots and access to resources such as LinkedIn training and information about fellowship opportunities and Skill Bridge programs.

The Amplify workshop will take place 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., while the Career Summit and Hiring Fair will follow the next day 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Both events are located at the BUFF Event Center, 155 Rickenbacker Ave, Barksdale AFB.