# Event Details - **Event Name**: NEXT: A Discovery Day (The 757 Career Summit Evolved) (Spring Edition) - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 14 May, 2026 at 09:30 am – Thu, 14 May, 2026 at 03:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: The Red, White & Blue Summit (757 Career Summit: Evolved). For the Service Member AND The Military Spouse.About this Event* REGISTRATION IS COMPLETED WITH THE LINK BELOW ** EVENTBRITE IS NOT THE REGISTRATION PAGE. USE THE LINK ABOVE *The 757 Career Summit: Evolved.For the Service Member AND The Military Spouse.THE "SPRAY AND PRAY" CAREER FAIR IS OVER.Transitioning is a multi-front battle. For the Veteran: You struggle to translate command authority into corporate language. For the Spouse: You are tired of the "trailing spouse" narrative. You face resume gaps from PCS moves and are often overqualified for the roles you're offered. The Stakes: Without a strategy, you risk leaving with a pocket full of business cards, no interviews, and no plan for a dual-income future.WE ARE YOUR STRATEGIC FILTER.NEXT: A Discovery Day is not a standard hiring fair. It is a tactical operation designed to validate both careers.We have curated the region's top employers using the DEAL Sectors (Defense, Energy, Aerospace, Logistics) to connect you with high-value targets like HII, Dominion Energy, and Amazon—companies that understand SkillBridge and Spouse Licensure/Portability.THE PLAN (YOUR AGENDA)We have split the day to maximize your results.PHASE 1:MORNING OPS (09:30 – 12:00) Discovery & Filtering Enter the "Opportunity Floor." If you match the skills, you don't just chat—you sign the clipboard to secure a slot for the afternoon.The Headshot Studio: Get a professional photo by Trish Allegre-Smith (Military Spouse Photography).Station A: The AI & Document Lab – Essential for Spouses: Use AI to reframe resume gaps and translate volunteer leadership into corporate skills.Station B: Innovation HQ – Portable Careers: Explore entrepreneurship and remote business models with 757 Collab.PHASE 2: THE BLACK BOX SESSION (12:00 – 13:00) The Convergence Lunch Join us in the Skybox for a "Town Hall" style boxed lunch.The Intel: A "Flight Recorder" debrief featuring 6 alumni, including a Professional Military Spouse and an Entrepreneur, sharing unvarnished data on salaries, rejection resilience, and the "flight path" to success.PHASE 3: AFTERNOON OPS (13:00 – 15:00) Execution & Closing The floor quiets down. This time is for intentional, scheduled conversations only.Track 1: 15-Minute Scheduled Interviews (Talent Force).Track 2: 30-Minute Strategic Advisory Sit-Downs (Leadership Cohort).CHOOSE YOUR COHORTWe don't separate you by "Rank" or "Dependent status." We separate you by Career Stage.🔵 GROUP A: THE TALENT FORCE (Blue Lanyard)Who: E1-E6 Veterans & Spouses Entering/Re-entering the Workforce.Focus: Technical Skills, Trades, Admin, Healthcare, and Entry-to-Mid Level Roles.Home Base: Little Creek Room.🟡 GROUP B: THE LEADERSHIP COHORT (Gold Lanyard)Who: E7-O6 Veterans & Professional Spouses (Directors/Execs/Specialized).Focus: Strategic Leadership, P&L, Project Management, and Director Roles.Home Base: Fort Story Room ("The Skybox").SUCCESS (THE OUTCOME)End State: By 15:00, you won't just have a brochure. You will have a "secured follow-up," a tailored resume from our AI Lab, and a clear path forward for the entire family.Don't navigate the transition alone.* REGISTRATION IS COMPLETED WITH THE LINK BELOW ** EVENTBRITE IS NOT THE REGISTRATION PAGE. USE THE LINK ABOVE *This event and the services provided herein at the Hampton Roads Veterans Employment Centers are funded through 25% or $199,576 through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act and 75% or $580,391 through nonfederal sources. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/virginia-beach/next-a-discovery-day-the-757-career-summit-evolved-spring-edition/100001985369129511 - **Event Categories**: business - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Virginia Beach - **state**: VA - **country**: United States - **location**: Drexler Manor Conference Center - **lat**: 36.9078253 - **long**: -76.140654 - **full address**: Drexler Manor Conference Center, 1120 A Street, Virginia Beach, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: NEXT: A Discovery Day (The 757 Career Summit Evolved) (Spring Edition) - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/9d13de0aaa5541137bde2ef71a9b77dc0217f59bde96327e01dedb61eff7b450-rimg-w1200-h595-dc2f465d-gmir.jpg?v=1774001166 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is NEXT: A Discovery Day (The 757 Career Summit Evolved) (Spring Edition) being held? - **A:** NEXT: A Discovery Day (The 757 Career Summit Evolved) (Spring Edition) takes place on Thu, 14 May, 2026 at 09:30 am to Thu, 14 May, 2026 at 03:00 pm at Drexler Manor Conference Center, 1120 A Street, Virginia Beach, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing NEXT: A Discovery Day (The 757 Career Summit Evolved) (Spring Edition)? - **A:** NEXT: A Discovery Day (The 757 Career Summit Evolved) (Spring Edition) is organized by The Hampton Roads Workforce Council. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** NEXT: A Discovery Day (The 757 Career Summit Evolved) (Spring Edition) is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Virginia Beach, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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