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Chesapeake Regional Healthcare
At Chesapeake Regional Healthcare, you're empowered to own your career. Our nurses are encouraged to own their innovative ideas with a leadership team that values their input. We also offer professional development, tuition reimbursement, certification programs and a Clinical Ladder that's accessible to all front line clinicians. Learn more about a longterm working relationship with an organization where you're not just a number.
Miller's Heating & Air Conditioning
Miller’s is always growing and adding skilled professionals to our team. Do you have HVAC or plumbing experience? Are you looking to further your career?
Gold Sponsors
Over the 30-plus years, Tidewater Express Inc went from a truck repair shop to adding towing and recovery to make us a full-service provider to the Hampton Roads area. As a locally owned and operated business, Tidewater Express Inc. stays in touch with the concerns of the citizens, business owners, and local governments whom it serves.
Rivers Casino Portsmouth is Virginia’s first full-service casino, offering career opportunities in gaming, hospitality, security, and more. Known as a “Best Place to Work,” it provides competitive pay, great benefits, and a supportive team environment focused on growth and community impact.
LUKE is a trusted leader in healthcare staffing for the U.S. Government. We take pride in our ability to identify and deploy highly skilled and qualified healthcare professionals in some of the most challenging fields and environments. Our proficiency extends to recruiting and training compassionate caregivers with the dedication to care for others. With a track record of success, we’ve placed healthcare and caregiving professionals in over 200 job categories across over 150 government facilities to date, including “hard-to-find” positions.
Hunt Companies is a family-owned national leader in real estate and infrastructure, employing over 4,300 people worldwide. Known for strong values and a people-first culture, Hunt offers career growth, competitive benefits, and a supportive environment focused on personal and professional development. Join a company committed to building value—for communities and for your future.
Bronze Sponsors
Locally owned and operating since 1964, Checkered Flag is one of Virginia’s most respected auto groups, representing top brands like BMW, Honda, Toyota, and Porsche. With over 600 employees and a strong focus on career growth, Checkered Flag offers rewarding opportunities in sales, service, finance, and more. Known for its team-first culture and commitment to the community, Checkered Flag is driven by a simple promise—fast, simple, and smart service for every customer.
Through strategic partnerships and collaboration, we support the City’s mission and vision by attracting and developing exceptional talent, fostering a diverse culture of inclusivity and growth, nurturing retention of our talented workforce, promoting a safe and healthy work environment, and providing strategic HR solutions that empower our employees to thrive.
As one of the largest maritime organizations in the world, we have numerous positions to fill. Many of these are your opportunity to advance to the next level professionally and earn more income. Upon completing your four month tour, there are no limits to the time you spend underway in advancing your career.
Recognized as of of America's Best-In-State Employers for 2024, the City of Virginia Beach offers a variety of career opportunities. Virginia Beach is the most populous city in the state and one of the largest employers in Hampton Roads. See if there is a job thats right for you!
Beach Ford Inc has proudly served Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake, and the broader Hampton Roads area since 1978. As a leading Ford dealership, the family-owned business is known for its integrity, knowledgeable team, and stress-free car-buying experience. They offer careers across sales, service, parts, and support roles, featuring competitive pay, training opportunities, sign-on bonuses, and tuition assistance. With a long-tenured staff and a strong reputation in the community, Beach Ford is the trusted choice for both drivers and employees.
SPSA is a regional leader in public waste management and environmental services, serving Chesapeake and surrounding communities. Committed to sustainability and public safety, SPSA manages waste collection, recycling, and disposal facilities while keeping residents informed through comprehensive resources like calendars, updates, service alerts, and FAQs. Their Mission includes engaging the community with transparency and efficiency, offering easy access to forms, locations, and helpful notifications.
Chesapeake Shipbuilding is a leading U.S. shipyard based in Salisbury, Maryland, specializing in the design and construction of steel and aluminum vessels up to 450 feet. We’re currently hiring skilled tradespeople, including welders, pipefitters, marine electricians, and fabricators. With competitive pay, benefits, and year-round work on the water, Chesapeake Shipbuilding offers strong career opportunities in a growing industry.
Virginia Beach Psychiatric Center (VBPC) is a 100-bed behavioral health hospital offering inpatient, outpatient, and detox services for adults and adolescents. Located just minutes from the oceanfront, VBPC provides evidence-based care for mental health and substance use disorders. We’re hiring compassionate professionals to join our multidisciplinary team in making a lasting impact across Hampton Roads.
World Market (formerly Cost Plus World Market) is a specialty retail chain celebrated for its curated mix of global furniture, home décor, artisan gifts, international foods, and more. Over its 60+ years, it has become known for offering unique products and an inclusive, team-oriented culture where individuality and collaboration thrive. The company hires for a variety of roles—including sales associates, stock associates, visual merchandisers, and corporate positions—and emphasizes internal growth, long employee tenure, and a supportive work environment.
MMT Ambulance is a family-owned company committed to delivering safe, reliable, and compassionate medical transport throughout Hampton Roads. When you join our team, you become part of a mission-driven organization where every role matters—from EMTs and paramedics to dispatch and support staff. We offer competitive pay, training, and opportunities for growth in a supportive environment built on respect and service.
Atlantic Shores Senior Living is a vibrant retirement community in Virginia Beach offering meaningful career opportunities across healthcare, hospitality, culinary arts, maintenance, and administration. With a team-driven culture and a focus on compassion, Atlantic Shores provides competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, tuition reimbursement, and real opportunities for advancement. Recognized with the World’s Best Culture Certification, the team takes pride in making a daily difference in the lives of seniors while thriving in a supportive, mission-focused environment.
CMA CGM Group is a global leader in shipping and logistics, offering end-to-end solutions across sea, land, air, and logistics services. Headquartered in Marseille, France, the company operates a vast fleet of vessels and a worldwide network of ports and terminals. With a focus on innovation, sustainability, and supply chain performance, CMA CGM connects over 420 ports on five continents—enabling global trade and delivering goods efficiently and responsibly.
UEC is a nonprofit organization committed to providing educational support and community-focused services throughout Southeastern Virginia. Through programs like tutoring, workforce readiness, mentoring, and life skills training, UEC empowers youth and adults to reach their full potential. With a focus on equity, empowerment, and opportunity, UEC partners with local schools, organizations, and families to strengthen academic achievement and lifelong success.
BayPort Credit Union, founded in 1928, has been helping our community with people-first financial solutions across the Virginia Peninsula and Southside. With over 154,000 members and $2.6 billion in assets, we’re guided by our motto: “people helping people.”
We’re currently hiring for roles in customer service, branch operations, contact centers, lending support, and more. Team members enjoy comprehensive benefits, generous time off, professional development, and a supportive culture built on financial well-being and community care.
Serving Hampton Roads since 1936, Langley Federal Credit Union (LFCU) is one of the largest credit unions in the region, dedicated to helping members achieve their financial goals through personalized service, innovative products, and community-focused values. With over 21 branch locations and a full suite of digital banking tools, Langley offers checking and savings accounts, competitive loan and mortgage solutions, insurance services, investment guidance, and more.
Langley is proud to be recognized as a trusted financial partner, committed to empowering individuals, families, and businesses through accessible financial education, local investment, and exceptional member care. At the Tidewater Career Fair, Langley is seeking passionate professionals to join a team that values service, innovation, and a strong connection to the communities they serve.
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Old Dominion University (ODU) is currently hiring HVAC Technicians, Plumbers, Housekeepers, and General Maintenance Technicians! If you're looking for an opportunity to join a dynamic team and contribute to the future of the university, this could be a great fit for you
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Join the team at Alpha Wound Care Solutions and make a difference in patients' lives every day. We’re dedicated to providing compassionate, expert care to the Hampton Roads community, and we’re looking for passionate professionals to help us fulfill our mission. Explore rewarding career opportunities in a supportive and collaborative environment where your skills and contributions are valued. We are looking for Medical Assistants and Nurse Practitioners for both Newport News and Virginia Beach locations! Take the next step in your career with us and be part of a team committed to excellence in wound care. You may also email the Practice Manager at hr@alphawoundcare.com.
Hampton Roads Transit is looking for dynamic, customer service oriented, and energetic people to become part of a committed team providing excellent and effective public transportation to the Hampton Roads region.
NPS's mission is to help students: Develop skills for lifelong learning, Maximize their academic potential, and Become successful contributors to a global society. Some of the programs offered by NPS include: Five middle school specialty programs, Five high school specialty programs, Three K-8 choice schools, Two Pre-K-2 schools, and Two 3-5 schools
As the world’s largest pork processor and hog producer, Smithfield Foods has been feeding families for more than 80 years with a commitment to “Good food. Responsibly.®”. Headquartered in Smithfield, Virginia, the company employs thousands of team members across the region who help produce safe, high-quality, and affordable food products enjoyed around the globe.
Smithfield offers a wide range of career opportunities in areas such as production, operations, engineering, food safety, animal care, supply chain, and corporate services. Dedicated to sustainability and community, Smithfield prides itself on investing in its people, supporting local communities, and fostering long-term career growth.
We employ every position from highly-trained ops. Bissette Construction offers a wide variety of employment opportunities in the site construction field. We intend to hire responsible people with a strong desire to contribute to the work team while improving their own skills and industry knowledge. rators and finishers to truck drivers to skilled laborers to inexperienced first-time laborers who may be looking to learn a new trade. We are willing to train individuals who possess a true desire to improve themselves and be a contributing part of our team.
Our 44,000-strong team includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals. Recognized as one of America’s top large employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people’s safety and well-being first. Here you’ll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs that span our shipbuilding apprentice schools in Virginia and Mississippi to tuition reimbursement programs that support continual career growth at every stage of your career.
In support of over 225,000 residents, regional neighbors, and visitors from all over the world, the City of Norfolk employs over five thousand hard-working, agile, and accountable individuals who each play a vital role in making Norfolk the unique and authentic city of the future that its citizens deserve and demand. The City of Norfolk is seeking new and qualified talent to support our community which creates a unique opportunity for new hires! New full-time hires will receive a sign-on bonus of $5,000 upon completion of their probationary period.
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The United States Army is one of the nation’s most respected institutions, offering unparalleled opportunities for personal and professional growth. With a proud tradition of service and leadership, the Army provides career paths in more than 150 fields — from technology and engineering to healthcare and logistics.
The Hampton Police Division is committed to providing the highest quality service to our citizens. Acting in partnership with the community, we will be proactive and promote a responsive and flexible approach to quality of life issues.
MEB Group is a top Mid-Atlantic general contractor based in Chesapeake, VA, offering careers in construction, engineering, and project management. Join a team that values safety, growth, and building strong communities. Learn more at meb.group/careers.
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Established in 1988 and based in Chesapeake, Virginia, Southeastern Mechanical, Inc. provides comprehensive mechanical contracting services. Their expertise encompasses HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems for commercial and industrial clients. SMI offers new installations, renovations, preventative maintenance, and service, with a focus on safety and quality.
The Port of Virginia powers commerce for the Commonwealth and beyond, employing a dedicated workforce that keeps goods, businesses, and communities moving. We are seeking talented individuals to join our team across marine operations, logistics, safety, and administration — creating unique opportunities to build a career with impact. Explore rewarding roles and grow with one of America’s most modern ports.
USAA is a mission-driven financial services company dedicated to serving the military community and their families. With a commitment to integrity, service, and excellence, USAA provides insurance, banking, and investment solutions that support members through every stage of life. Join a trusted organization built on values—and focused on serving those who serve.