The RecruitMilitary Career Fair sponsored by RecruitMilitary will take place in Baltimore, May 29, 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. at M&T Bank Stadium, home of the Baltimore Ravens.

RecruitMilitary urges all job seekers who have military backgrounds to attend – veterans who already have civilian work experience, men and women who are transitioning from active duty to civilian life, members of the National Guard and reserves and military spouses.

The event will be the 43rd of 104 RecruitMilitary Career Fairs scheduled for 2008. Additional events will take place in Baltimore on Aug. 21 and Nov. 20, and in the D.C. Metro area May 1 and September 11.

Job-seekers will have the opportunity to visit one-on-one with recruiters from an all star team of employers. Already in the line-up are DeVry University, Eaton Aerospace - Conveyance Systems Division, Fitzgerald Auto Mall, Lockheed Martin Corporation, Military Sealift Command, the Military Spouse Corporate Career Network, MVM, Inc., Oldcastle Architectural Products Group, Orkin, Pepco Holdings, the Transportation Security Administration, the Veterans Benefits Administration and Walgreens.

NSAW offers driver safety courses

The following AAA Driver Improvement Program (DIP) and motorcycle safety classes are scheduled at Washington Navy Yard or Naval Support Facility Anacostia:

AAA DIP, starting at 7:30 a.m.:
un 10, WNY, Bldg. 200 room 108
Jun 12, NSFA, Bldg. 351 room 212

Motorcycle Safety Basic Rider Course
May 20-22, NSFA, Bldg. 351 room 212
Jun 17-19, NSFA, Bldg. 351 room 212

Motorcycle Safety Experienced Rider Course
Jun 13, NSFA motorcycle safety range

Point of contact for these classes is Chesha Gartmon, NSAW safety program director, (202) 433-6832

Navy College Graduation Recognition Ceremony

The Navy College Office at NSF Anacostia will host its fourth annual Graduation Recognition Ceremony, June 13 at 10 a.m., aboard the display ship ex-USS Barry on the Navy Yard. Participation in the ceremony is open to those service members who have completed degrees and certifications from August 2007 through June 2008.

If you are interested in participating, please call Michelle Bashaw, (202) 433-4542, Jessamy Ackerman, (202) 433-4543 or Aaliyah El-Amin, (202) 433-0565. They are available Monday to Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The deadline for registration is June 2.

Helmsmen Toastmasters

Would you like to sharpen your public speaking skills? You can with the Helmsmen Toastmasters, starting May 29, from 7:25-8:45 a.m., Pentagon Conference Center, near North Parking, Corridor 8. The group will meet every Thursday at the same time. Toastmasters is an international, educational, non-profit organization which helps its members better communicate, think, lead and listen. For more info, contact Bert Romero, bert.romero.ctr@js.pentagon.mil or (703) 695-6257; or Carl Sabath, carl.sabath@osd.mil or (703) 602-0980, x-146.

Free home buying workshop

The Naval Support Activity Washington Housing Welcome Center in building 414, Naval Support Facility Anacostia, will conduct a free homebuyers’ workshop May 21, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. All new and repeat homebuyers are encouraged to sign up.

Attendees will hear first-hand from industry experts who discuss the home buying process, from the application to the closing. The workshop covers topics like: knowing when to buy; where to look; what financing options are available; taking advantage of tax write-offs; and how much home can one afford?

All participants are encouraged to bring a guest. Pre-registration is requested due to limited seating, call (202) 433-0346 or email michael.lipscomb1@navy.mil for more information or to reserve a seat.