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Register for MilVet Net:
Tuesday, May 5, 2026

Join Us at aÌýMilitary & Veteran Networking Event

University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) invites you to attend our 2026 Military and Veteran Networking Event (MilVet Net), a no-cost event highlighting national, regional, and local support services available to military servicemembers, veterans, spouses, families, and caregivers.

Join us at the College Park Marriott Hotel & Conference Center on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, from 4 to 7 p.m.ÌýVeterans Service Organizations (VSOs), nonprofits, and employers will be available to meet with you and answer your questions.ÌýPlus, you'll have the opportunity to get professional headshots taken!

Attend This Event at No Cost!

We’ve made sure that all the amenities at this event are provided at no cost to you. This event will include

  • No-cost admission
  • No-cost parking
  • Refreshments available

Event Details

Keynote Speaker: Dr. KC Castille

With more than three decades of work experience in the United States Air Force and the human resource field, Dr. Keith "KC" Castille has developed and honed skills in transformational leadership, organizational culture, instructional system design, and workforce education. His mission is to empower each generation of leaders to thrive in a complex and dynamic world.

In his keynote, Dr. Castille will explore leadership, vulnerabilities, perception, and intrinsic motivation. Using an interactive approach, he challenges leaders to "think, act, and do" and to understand the value their growth brings to organizational success.

Get Professional Headshot Portraits

Laura Hatcher Photography will be offering no-cost headshots at the event. Professional headshots are the new calling card. Your online first impression is an important part of yourÌýpersonal branding, career transition, and job search. If you don't have an updated headshot—or if you don't recognize the "you" in your headshot—now is a great time for a new photo.

Sessions begin at 3 p.m.; on-site sign-up is required and is first come, first served.

Sign Up for the VA Claims Clinic

At MilVetNet, we will be hosting aÌýVA Benefits Claims Clinic, where you can get personalized, one-on-one claims guidance from a VA representative who will be on-site. If you are interested, you will need to complete ourÌý.ÌýThis is separate from event registration.

*ÌýThe response data submitted in this form is governed by UMGC’s Privacy Policy. UMGC is hosting this event as a service to its students and may share the information collected above with the VA Claims Clinic representatives.

Attend Our Resume-Writing Workshop

Join us from 7–8 p.m. ET for an informative, on-site Resume Writing Webinar,Ìýhosted by UMGC Career Services. Learn how to craft a strong resume, prepare for job interviews, answer tough questions, and present yourself as a top candidate in today's ever-competitive market.

A representative from UMGC Career Services will be on-hand at MilVetNet to moderate the workshop and answer attendee questions.

No separate registration is needed if you and attend in person!

 

Chat with VSOs and Other Organizations

  • Services & resources:ÌýSeveral VSOs, organizations that offer resources for entrepreneurs, and employers will be on hand to meet with you and answer your questions.
  • On-site workshops: Join us for on-site workshops covering topics such as veterans benefits, specific employers, and more.
  • UMGC departments on-site:ÌýUMGC Alumni Services, Career Services and Community College Veterans Military Education Coordinators (CCV-MECs) will also be on-site for this event.
NameOrg. TypeVSO Type
Employer; Veteran Service OrganizationCareer Resources; Academic Resource
EmployerÌý
Employer; Veteran Service OrganizationCareer Resources
Army National Guard Education OfficeAcademic ResourceÌý
Baltimore County Fire DepartmentEmployerCareer ResourcesÌý
EmployerÌý
Veteran Service Organization; Caregiver ResourceHealthcare Resource
Benefit and Resource PlatformAll of the Above
Disabled American VeteransVeteran Service OrganizationCareer ResourcesÌý
Veteran Service OrganizationFinancial Resource
Veteran Service OrganizationCareer Resources; Academic Resource; Military Spouse Resources
Entrepreneur ResourceÌý
Veteran Service OrganizationCareer Resources; Entrepreneur Resource; Academic Resource; Financial Resource; Healthcare Resource; Legal Aid; Military Spouse Resources
Veteran Service OrganizationHealthcare Resource; Financial Resource; Benefits
EmployerÌý
EmployerÌý
Veteran Service OrganizationMental Health and Wellness Tools and Resources for SMVF Families
Veteran Service OrganizationCareer Resources; Healthcare Resource; Caregiver Resources
Veteran Service Organization; Caregiver ResourceCaregiver Resources; Military Spouse Resources; Healthcare Resource; Mental Health
Veteran Service OrganizationHealth and Wellness
Veteran Service OrganizationHousing and Therapeutic Assistance
The Laundry BasketEmployerÌý
EmployerVeteran Benefits
Topwood Financial, LLCVeteran Service OrganizationFinancial Resource
UMGCÌý
Veteran Service OrganizationEntrepreneur Resource; Military Spouse Resources
Entrepreneur ResourceÌý
EmployerÌý
Veteran Service OrganizationHealthcare Resource; MembershipÌý
Veteran AffairsVA

We'll See You There!

When:

Tuesday,ÌýMay 5, 2026
4–7 p.m. ET

Where:

College Park Marriott Hotel & Conference Center
3501 University Blvd East
Adelphi, MD 20783

Questions?

vesseyvrc@umgc.edu
301-892-2342