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American Legion National Convention Networking Reception & Hiring Fair

Connecting World-Class Military Community Talent with American Employers

Saturday, August 23, 2025
Tampa Marriott Water Street
505 Water St
Tampa, FL 33602

Hiring Our Heroes and The American Legion invite veterans, transitioning service members, military and veteran spouses, and their dependents to a free networking event and hiring fair. Job seekers will meet with companies hiring for positions across various industries, both locally and nationwide. This event is family-friendly and childcare services will be available through The American Legion. 

Top 3
Reasons you can't
miss this event:
Global Talent, Endless Opportunities

This in-person event will connect military community job seekers with American businesses that are hiring for opportunities across a wide range of industries.

The Right Talent at the Right Time

The event will bring employers together with military spouses, military caregivers, transitioning service members, and veterans who are ready to work now as well as those planning for the future.

Diverse and Highly Qualified Talent

Hiring Our Heroes ensures all job seekers are prepared for the event by providing career development education, training, and resources.

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By the Numbers

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40+

Employers
Attending

 

100+

Candidates
Attending

 

40%

Expected
Offer Rate

 

15K+

Open
Positions

 

Event Schedule

Job Seeker
Workshops
Grand Salon E
3 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Workshop will include a deep dive into the LinkedIn platform. Job Seekers will learn how to create an effective LinkedIn profile, how to expand their networks, how to effectively job search, and take advantage of LinkedIn learning pathways and classes.

Hiring
Fair
Veranda Room/Patio
4 - 6 p.m.

Job seekers will network with representatives from local, regional, and national organizations hiring for open positions.

Event Sponsors