Operation Employment Career Fair

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Operation Employment Career Fair

Operation Employment is a career fair that connects veterans and jobseekers with employers across various industries. The event provides a unique networking opportunity in a one-of-a-kind setting, helping attendees explore career paths, learn about available positions, and engage directly with recruiters who value the skills and experience of service members and jobseekers alike. This event is presented by The S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW), S.C. Works Trident, the S.C. Department of Veterans’ Affairs (SCDVA), and Patriots Point.

Tuesday, November 18, 2025

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM - Open to the Public

USS Yorktown

40 Patriots Point Road

Mount Pleasant, SC 29464

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Driving Directions - Google Maps

Parking Directions 

FREE parking for all attendees! 

To access the parking lot, travel down Patriots Point Road until you arrive at a traffic circle. Continue straight through the circle. At the following stop sign, turn right onto Club House Road, and the parking lot will be located on your right. Follow event signage to event parking lot.

Space is limited 

Free parking ends at 2 PM 

 

 

Participating Employers

Click on the employer's name to view the career opportunities featured on SC Works! 

*Need assistance accessing your SC Works account?  Click here to access the SC Works Virtual Engagement Center (VEC) where you can speak with a live representative and visit virtual jobseeker booths that meet your needs!

Stays EmployerAllegiance Flag Supply, LLC

 

Alternative Staffing

 

Stays EmployerBeemok Hospitality Collection

 

College of Charleston

 

Stays EmployerLandmark Construction

 

Newport News Shipbuilding

 

Stays EmployerPalmetto State Armory

 

Stays EmployerSouth Carolina Federal Credit Union

 

Stays EmployerThe Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina

Community Partners

SC Department of Veterans’ Affairs

 

Operation Palmetto Employment

 

Additional Resources 

Are you a veteran transitioning into civilian life? The SC Works Veterans Portal is a one-stop directory that provides resources for job searching, resume and networking assistance and educational opportunities. 

 

The STAYS Program encourages veterans to “Stay to Apply Your Skills in South Carolina” by offering five interview opportunities to Veterans who use the SC Works system. Not to mention, DEW and SC Works partners provide well-rounded, intensive support to program participants wanting to find training, employment, and other assistance to build a life right here in South Carolina.