The Fort Polk Career Summit, hosted by Hiring Our Heroes (HOH), is a comprehensive career transition event tailored specifically for service members stationed at or near Fort Polk in Louisiana, along with veterans and military spouses in the surrounding region. Taking place April 2, 2026 from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM on Fort Polk, this full-day summit goes far beyond a traditional job fair — it's a complete career development experience.
Hiring Our Heroes is the gold standard for military career transition programming in the United States, with a track record of helping tens of thousands of service members and military spouses successfully enter the civilian workforce. Their career summits are distinguished by their combination of employer networking with hands-on professional development resources.
The Fort Polk Career Summit features a curated employer expo with companies that have demonstrated commitments to hiring military talent, workshop sessions covering resume writing, interview preparation, and salary negotiation, mock interview opportunities with experienced HR professionals, and one-on-one career coaching sessions.
Employers attending HOH career summits represent a wide range of industries including federal government contracting, energy, logistics, manufacturing, financial services, cybersecurity, and more. Many arrive with active job openings that require exactly the skills developed during military service — leadership, technical expertise, operational planning, and team management.
Transitioning service members at Fort Polk are particularly encouraged to attend, as the summit aligns with the Department of Defense's Transition Assistance Program (TAP) and complements the resources available through the installation's transition office. Military spouses will find dedicated employer tracks and resources addressing the unique career challenges of frequent relocation.
Admission is free. Registration is available through the Hiring Our Heroes website at hiringourheroes.org. Bring multiple resume copies, dress professionally, and arrive ready to make connections that could define your next chapter.
