After Action: Veteran Careers, Benefits & Resource Virtual Expo

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Join us the August 13, 2026 between 11:00 am and 2:00 pm for the

After Action: Veteran Careers, Benefits & Resource Virtual Expo!

Attendees

No matter where you are, this Virtual Expo is a click away!

This virtual event is designed to unite US Service Members/Veterans & their families, Employers, Educators, VA Advisors & Outreach Specialist and Veteran Friendly Supportive Services in support of service members/veterans and their spouses as they embark on their next mission: Achieving Success After Military Service.

Join us on August 13, 2026, from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm Central Time

Informational Webinars

Along with visiting by text chat or video with employers and veteran service provider, the event will host the following informational webinars:

Keynote Address: TBA
Operation: Earn & Learn: How do I get paid VA benefits on the Job? (intended for veterans)
VA‑Ready Employer: How to Get Approved: How to I get my business approved to offer VA Education Benefits? (intended for employers)
Navigating Careers and Benefits:
SAVE Suicide Prevention: Four ways you can help a veteran in crisis

Attendees Register and Attend

If interested in attending, please register HERE then return on August 13th to Attend The Expo

If you are looking for more information on this event or need another assistance please Contact your Local Veterans' Employment Team Member | Job Service North Dakota .

Below are the Employers and Veteran Service Providers Attending the Expo

Employment:

Businesses Hiring:
- 319th Force Support Squadron, Grand Forks AFB - Child and Youth Program Assistant, Etc.
- Chevron - Mechanic Apprenticeship (2 year) must have mechanical background Diesel preferred
- Driveline Retail Merchandising - Traveling Coverage Merchandiser, Master Merchandiser, Flex Merchandiser
- J-Mar Enterprises - We are hiring for local, regional and OTR CDL Class A driving roles
- Northern Edge Logistics LLC - Delivery Associates (DAs) to support daily route execution, ensuring timely and efficient delivery of packages to residential and commercial customers
- Northrop Grumman - Engineering, mechanical, aerospace, software
- PCL Construction - Industrial craft trades for the Bison Project in Ray, North Dakota
- Sanford Health - Sanford Health offers a wide range of career opportunities in both clinical and non-clinical areas. Clinical positions include registered nurses (RNs), licensed practical nurses (LPNs), certified nursing assistants (CNAs), nurse practitioners, physicians, therapists, lab technicians, and other allied health roles. Non-clinical roles range from food service, housekeeping, and maintenance to administrative, IT, and customer service positions. Sanford also offers opportunities in youth programs, senior care, and corporate services such as finance, HR, and operations.
- The Exchange - Restaurant Manager, Shift Manager, Food Service Worker (Taco Bell), Subway Supervisor
- United Rentals - Variety of employment from branch operations to corporate
Employment Service Providers:
- Job Service North Dakota - Job Service North Dakota is a state agency that assists individuals with employment-related services. Job Service ND assists both job seekers and employers with workforce solutions and job placement services.
- JSND Veterans Employment Services - The Veterans' Employment Team provides individualized services to help you overcome significant barriers to employment and develop an employment plan that's right for you. Help translating military skills and experience into civilian terms. Current labor market information.
- Veteran Readiness and Employment Ch. 33 - Provide employment services to Service Connected Veterans to prepare, obtain and maintain suitable employment.
- Veterans Inc. - Veterans Inc. administers the DOL program Homeless Veteran Reintegration Program (HVRP). We assist veterans who are homeless or at risk of homelessness find employment and training. We can assist with purchasing interview clothing and work-related supplies that are required for the job. Additionally, we assist with job search support, job placement, follow up support, mentoring, resume writing, interview techniques, and money management.

Education and Training:

EnerGETic Grant supporting Land Surveying and Civil Engineering Technician AA Programs, GIS and UAS Certificates at Bismarck State College - Numerous scholarships and waivers available. Support services including connections to tutoring, interview/resume prep, connections to employers.
Fargo VA - Environtmental Exposures, Registry exams, TES questions and can help with Compensation and Pension questions for veterans.
Job Service North Dakota - Job Service North Dakota is a state agency that assists individuals with employment-related services. Job Service ND assists both job seekers and employers with workforce solutions and job placement services.
Minot State University Military Resource Center - Our office provides academic and financial guidance along with access to physical and mental health wellbeing support, that includes campus and community service referrals as needed. We assist entitled individuals and their families with finding answers to the questions they may have about individual or transferred military educational benefits.
North Dakota State Approving Agency/ND Veterans Affairs - We approve programs of education and training for VA Education Benefits
Quentin Burdick Job Corps Center - We are a Federally funded program that provides free 2 yr program to those that meet low-income qualifications to complete high school, drivers ed & Trade certifications: Carpentry, Building Construction/Home Builders Industry, Welding, Basic Automotive Repair & Maintenance, Culinary & Office Administration. Veterans no older than 24yrs old also receive priority.
Veteran Readiness and Employment Ch. 33 - Provide employment services to Service Connected Veterans to prepare, obtain and maintain suitable employment.

Benefits:

ND Department of Veterans Affairs - Assisting County and Tribal VSOs with Veteran Claims for Healthcare, Disability, Appeals, Non-Service Connected Pension, Education Benefits, State Grant programs for low income Veterans, and State Loan programs.
ND Military Outreach - The North Dakota Military Outreach Program is a state program designed to assist Military Veterans, Past and Present Service Members, and their Families in finding resources, services, and benefits to meet their needs. Military Outreach Specialists are regionally located throughout North Dakota. They connect you with information and resources in the areas of: Federal and State Veteran Benefits, Military Records, Mental Health/ PTSD, Retirement, Financial, Employment, and Homelessness.
Vet Center, U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs - Benefit, resources and service outreach; individual, group, couples and family outpatient counseling.
Veteran Readiness and Employment Ch. 33 - Provide employment services to Service Connected Veterans to prepare, obtain and maintain suitable employment.

Community Resources:

Altru Inpatient Behavioral Health - We are a 24-bed inpatient behavioral health center providing a nurturing and therapeutic environment for adolescents and adults who need 24-hour care to manage psychosis, severe depression, anxiety, and other mental health disorders. Our inpatient programs and daily structured activities are based on an individual’s needs and goals. Their individualized treatment plan will include: 24-hour skilled nursing observation and care, daily interventions and oversight by a psychiatrist, and intensive, highly coordinated treatment by a physician-led team of mental health professionals.
Arts for Vets - Year round opportunities for Veteran artists,musicians and creators to showcase their work in an award winning gallery. We have paid positions for teachers, in house and oinline technitions and gallery attendents. Wonderful community gatherings with food, fun and opportunities to make new friends and connections in our community.
Assessment and Therapy Associates of Grand Forks (ATAGF) - We are providing FREE relationship retreats where one member of the couple is a service member or Veteran. These retreats are best for couples who have good relationships but want to be even more connected and close (i.e., no, mild, or moderate distress). Retreats are held in Grand Forks & Minot.
Community Options - Targeted Case Management, Care Coordination, Community Connect, Peer Support, Family Services, Crossroads, NDWORKS, JOBS, Free Thru Recovery, LIHEAP (heating assistance) and Voc Rehabilitation.
Fargo VA - Suicide Prevention Program - If you're a Veteran who is thinking of hurting yourself—or you know a Veteran who’s considering this—we can help. Our Fargo VA Health Care System suicide prevention coordinators can get you the support you need. They work with our behavioral health providers and community organizations to assist Veterans who are managing emotional or mental health crises.
Grand Forks AFB Military and Family Readiness TAP Program - Transition Assistance Program (TAP) is a mandatory program that provides information and training to ensure that service members, and their spouses, that are leaving the military understand the benefits and entitlements available to them and are prepared for their next step in life.
Legal Services of North Dakota - Free Legal Services for Veterans experiencing or at risk of homelessness.
ND HHS Vocational Rehabilitation - We help individuals with a long term impairment, injury, or illness find or retain work by assessing skills and abilities, helping remove barriers, and individualized employment counseling.
ND Military Outreach - The North Dakota Military Outreach Program is a state program designed to assist Military Veterans, Past and Present Service Members, and their Families in finding resources, services, and benefits to meet their needs. Military Outreach Specialists are regionally located throughout North Dakota. They connect you with information and resources in the areas of: Federal and State Veteran Benefits, Military Records, Mental Health/ PTSD, Retirement, Financial, Employment, and Homelessness.
Service Member and Family Support - Services we assist with: Financial Readiness, Deployment Support, Crisis Intervention and Advocacy, Emergency Family Assistance Center (EFAC) Operations, Community Networking, Employment and Career Services, SFRG and Volunteer Training and Assistance, Information and Referral and follow up services
Vet Center, U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs - Benefit, resources and service outreach; individual, group, couples and family outpatient counseling.
Veteran Readiness and Employment Ch. 33 - Provide employment services to Service Connected Veterans to prepare, obtain and maintain suitable employment.

County Veterans Service Officers (VSOs) are your local experts in navigating federal and state benefits for veterans. They provide free, professional assistance with health care, compensation, pensions, long-term care, and burial benefits—including support for surviving spouses who may qualify for state and limited federal aid. VSOs regularly work with the U.S. and North Dakota Departments of Veterans Affairs, as well as National Service Officers from veterans’ organizations and other government agencies, to ensure veterans receive all eligible support.

Employers & Veteran Service Providers Registration

Employers and Veteran Service Providers, if you are interested in attending please REGISTER now. A confirmation email with instructions for setting up and managing your virtual booth will be sent in the near future. Thank you.

If you are looking for more information on this event or need another assistance please contact [email protected].

After Action: Veteran Careers, Benefits & Resource Virtual Expo