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), S.C. Vocational Rehabilitation (SCVRD), and Patriots Point.
Tuesday, November 17, 2026
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM - Open to the Public
USS Yorktown
40 Patriots Point Road
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
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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
Allegiance Flag Supply, LLC
ARD Logistics
Berkeley County Government
BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina
The Boeing Company
Carolina Heavy Steel
Charleston County EMS
Charleston County Government
Charleston County School District
Charleston County School District Office of Expanded Learning
Charleston County Sheriff's Office
Charleston Water System
College of Charleston
Cullum Mechanical, LLC
Dorchester County Government
Dorchester County Sheriff's Office and Detention Center
Fetter Health Care Network
City of Goose Creek Police Department
Hotel Bennett
Keel
Knight's Companies
Lineage Logistics
Maars US, Inc.
MUSC Health
Mercedes-Benz Vans LLC
Newport News Shipbuilding
Palmetto Parking
Sanders Brothers Construction
SHL Medical US Manufacturing LLC
Smithey Ironware Company
South Carolina Sea Grant Consortium
South Carolina Department of Social Services
The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina
Town of Mount Pleasant
Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
Walmart - Import Distribution Center
Community Partners and Resources
SC Works Trident
SC Department of Veterans’ Affairs
Department of Veterans’ Affairs- Compensated Work Therapy (CWT) Program
Operation Palmetto Employment
readySC
South Carolina Vocational Rehabilitation Department
South Carolina Army National Guard
Trident Technical College
Charleston County Public Library
Charleston Electrical Contractors Association
The Charleston Vet Center
Mechanical Contractors Association of South Carolina
*Need assistance accessing your SC Works account? Visit the SC Works Virtual Engagement Center (VEC) where you can speak with a live representative and visit virtual jobseeker booths that meet your needs!
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Charleston County Economic Development
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Charleston Regional Development Alliance
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.