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Military to Manufacturing Virtual Career Fair – Employer Registration

February 13, 2026 11:00:00 – 14:00:00 Eastern Virtual Event

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Date February 13, 2026 Friday
Time 11:00:00 – 14:00:00 Eastern
Format Virtual Event
Questions? [email protected]
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Join us for this unique opportunity to connect, network, and build the future of American manufacturing—together.

Build your future workforce with proven talent.
Engage with transitioning service members, veterans, National Guard, Reservists, and military spouses who bring mission focus, reliability, and technical expertise to the workplace.

✅ Recruit top-tier candidates ready to make an impact from day one
✅ Fill open roles across your regional or national operations
✅ Demonstrate your company’s commitment to hiring from the military community

Invest in America’s heroes—and strengthen your workforce for the future.








Registration Fees







For Employers: There are two registration options available to participate in the Virtual Career Fair. You must select either the Premier or Standard Employer option to be a registered employer for the event.

Your registration fee for this event directly contributes to empowering our nation’s Heroes. All proceeds from the career fair will support the Heroes MAKE America program. The Heroes MAKE America program provides scholarship opportunities to participants, enabling them to access the training and resources they need to succeed. By joining us, you’re not just connecting with top talent; you’re investing in the future of those who have served our country.

$750 – Premier Employer (10 spot availability)

Premier Employers will provide a 3-5-minute company promotional overview at the beginning of the event, educating job seekers on company specifics to draw participation to their breakout room. All Premier Employers give their company overview presentation prior to participants joining company specific breakout rooms for additional information and Q&A sessions with job seekers. Additionally, the company logo will be listed on all marketing collateral as a Premier Employer. Post event, all companies will be given a follow up report with participant contact information and resumes (if participant provides) so that follow up may be conducted.


$500 – Standard Employer (20 spot availability)

Standard Employers will have a designated breakout room to present company specific information and conduct Q&A sessions with job seekers. Additionally, the company logo will be listed on all marketing collateral. Post event, all companies will be given a follow up report with participant contact information and resumes (if participant provides) so that follow up may be conducted.



How to Prepare


  • Post on social media that you’ll be attending the event and encourage followers to attend.
  • Know your audience.

    • If you are not familiar with the military community we recommend these resources in advance!
  • Be prepared for post-event engagement.

    • We encourage our job seekers to follow up with the contacts they make at the career fair based on the method you recommend – email, LinkedIn, etc.
    • Heroes MAKE America will provide a job seeker registration list after the event and encourage you to reach out about your organization and career opportunities.

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Registration Fees





Registration Fees







For Job Seekers: There is no cost to participate in the Virtual Career Fair.

For Employers: There are two registration options available to participate in the Virtual Career Fair. You must select either the Premier or Standard Employer option to be a registered employer for the event.





$750 – Premier Employer (10 spot availability)

Premier Employers will provide a 3-5-minute company promotional overview at the beginning of the event, educating job seekers on company specifics to draw participation to their breakout room. All Premier Employers give their company overview presentation prior to participants joining company specific breakout rooms for additional information and Q&A sessions with job seekers. Additionally, the company logo will be listed on all marketing collateral as a Premier Employer. Post event, all companies will be given a follow up report with participant contact information and resumes (if participant provides) so that follow up may be conducted.


$500 – Standard Employer (20 spot availability)

Standard Employers will have a designated breakout room to present company specific information and conduct Q&A sessions with job seekers. Additionally, the company logo will be listed on all marketing collateral. Post event, all companies will be given a follow up report with participant contact information and resumes (if participant provides) so that follow up may be conducted.



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