Career and Education Fair for Veterans, CAF members and their Families

Marching towards your next chapter

VAC is hosting a Career and Education Fair for Veterans and their families in Calgary, Alberta

Join us on January 24, 2020 at Ross Glen Hall - Mount Royal University from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

It’s important for you to know your options, so we’ve organized this career and education fair to provide you with access to a variety of employment options, workshops and support to help with your transition into a new life after service.

The fair will be a tradeshow style event featuring booths of potential employers, educational institutions, volunteer organizations and other VAC partners. There will also be a variety workshops throughout the day explaining VAC services and programs as well as Veteran success stories.

Exhibitors

Bison Transport

Bow Valley College

Coding for Veterans

Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA)

Calgary Fire Department

Commissionaires

Cenovus Energy

Avenue Living Communities

GardaWorld

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada

Pattison Agriculture

Canada Revenue Agency

RBC Insurance

Mount Royal University

Canadian Food Inspection Agency

Shaw Communications

FedEx

Atco Frontec

Alberta Sheriffs Branch

General Dynamics

Royal Canadian Mounted Police

Canadian Pacific Railway

Treble Victor

Public Services and Procurement Canada

VETS Canada

Prince’s Trust Canada

Canadian Armed Forces Transition Group

Correctional Service Canada

Department of National Defence

Southern Alberta Institute of Technology

Agilec

Canadian Veterans Vocational Rehabilitation Services (CVVRS)

MyVac Account

Veterans Affairs Canada

Transport Canada

Cooper Equipment Rentals

Agenda

1400	Doors open

1400-1900	Speed Staffing Employers who have immediate job openings will be able to connect with potential candidates for initial interviews and exchange resumes. Room EC1145

1415	Veteran success story Veteran success story Details Veteran success story Location: Ross Glen Hall Main Stage - Rory Thompson, Manager Canadian Pacific Railway, Learning and Development & Military Relations. A life after service can have challenges. Witness firsthand how other Veterans are already besting them.

1450	Special Presentation Special Presentation Details Special Presentation Location: Ross Glen Hall Main Stage - Shirley Piersma, Prince's Trust Canada’s award-winning Operation Entrepreneur program. A life after service can have challenges. Witness firsthand how other Veterans are already besting them.

1500	Workshops (30 min each): Transition through VAC programs Transition through VAC Programs Details Transition through VAC Programs Location: Room EC1065 Your journey begins here! Learn about the many programs available to support your transition with help from the VAC employment unit, Agilec and Canadian Veterans Vocational Rehabilitation Services. How to apply for government jobs How to apply for government jobs Details How to apply for government jobs Location: Room EC1055 Gain the knowledge to maximize your opportunity for success in a federal public service competition. *all workshops are on the main floor across from the Ross Glen Hall.

1550	Veteran success story Veteran success story Details Veteran success story Location: Ross Glen Hall Main Stage - Veteran entrepreneur Barry Harris—2015 Operation Entrepreneur alumnus and founder of Majaid a WordPress Website Developer. A life after service can have challenges. Witness firsthand how other Veterans are already besting them.
1650	Special Presentation Special Presentation Details
1750	Veteran success story Veteran success story Details Veteran success story Location: Ross Glen Hall Main Stage - Veteran entrepreneur Ron Fillier—2018 Operation Entrepreneur alumnus and founder of Ron Fillier Photography. A life after service can have challenges. Witness firsthand how other Veterans are already besting them.

1800	Workshops (30 min each): Transition through VAC programs Transition through VAC Programs Details How to apply for government jobs How to apply for government jobs Details *all workshops are on the main floor across from the Ross Glen Hall.

1900	Doors close Complimentary coffee and light refreshments will be available in the foyer.

Please visit our Facebook event page for Fair updates, schedule, list of exhibitors and workshop descriptions https://www.facebook.com/VeteransAffairsCanada/.

Date modified:: 2020-01-21