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• USPS Hiring Event Burlington VT every Tuesday (Tuesday, March 3rd 2026, 10:00 am EST - Tuesday, August 25th 2026, 4:00 pm EDT)

  When: Tuesday, March 3rd 2026, 10:00 am EST - Tuesday, August 25th 2026, 4:00 pm EDT Location: 5 Dorset Street, South Burlington, Vermont 05403, United States Event is every TuesdayThe United States Postal Service is hiring for many part-time and full-time positions.  Start a great career with amazing benefits, including a PENSION! A career with USPS is a rewarding, safe choice and will provide you with a great retirement.  Plenty of upward mobility in a company that employs over 630 thousand people across the United States, and you can transfer anywhere in the US!  Join us to learn more and get assistance with searching and applying to open positions.

  Learn More & Register USPS Hiring Event Burlington VT every Tuesday (Tuesday, March 3rd 2026, 10:00 am EST - Tuesday, August 25th 2026, 4:00 pm EDT)

• USPS Hiring Event Portland ME every Friday (Friday, April 3rd 2026, 10:00 am EDT - Friday, September 25th 2026, 4:00 pm EDT)

  When: Friday, April 3rd 2026, 10:00 am EDT - Friday, September 25th 2026, 4:00 pm EDT Location: 1230 Congress Street, Portland, Maine 04102, United States Event is every FridayThe United States Postal Service is hiring for many part-time and full-time positions.  Start a great career with amazing benefits, including a PENSION! A career with USPS is a rewarding, safe choice and will provide you with a great retirement.  Plenty of upward mobility in a company that employs over 630 thousand people across the United States, and you can transfer anywhere in the US!  Join us every Friday to learn more and get assistance with searching and applying to open positions.

  Learn More & Register USPS Hiring Event Portland ME every Friday (Friday, April 3rd 2026, 10:00 am EDT - Friday, September 25th 2026, 4:00 pm EDT)

• IBM AI Builders Challenge - July and August (Wednesday, July 1st 2026, 7:00 am PDT - Monday, August 31st 2026, 6:00 pm PDT)

  When: Wednesday, July 1st 2026, 7:00 am PDT - Monday, August 31st 2026, 6:00 pm PDT Location: Virtual I am pleased to share the AI Builders Challenge with IBM Bob taking place July through August 2026.This initiative provides university students with an opportunity to design and build production-oriented AI solutions while developing practical skills across the full lifecycle of solution development, including architecture, implementation, and evaluation. It also creates a strong environment for collaboration, structured learning through IBM SkillsBuild, and exposure to industry perspectives.The program places a clear emphasis on technical rigor, real-world applicability, and thoughtful problem-solving. Participants will also have the opportunity to present their work to a broader audience and compete for a $15,000 prize pool.The challenge is open to university students across both technical and non-technical disciplines. Participation is free.For students looking to build meaningful solutions and strengthen their technical and leadership capabilities, this is a valuable opportunity.https://aibuilderschallenge-bob.bemyapp.com/Contact Lillian Lei: lylei@us.ibm.com, for any questions.

  Learn More & Register IBM AI Builders Challenge - July and August (Wednesday, July 1st 2026, 7:00 am PDT - Monday, August 31st 2026, 6:00 pm PDT)

• U.S. Border Patrol Recruitment Event Charleston, SC August 12-14 (Wednesday, August 12th 2026, 9:00 am EDT - Friday, August 14th 2026, 4:00 pm EDT)

  When: Wednesday, August 12th 2026, 9:00 am EDT - Friday, August 14th 2026, 4:00 pm EDT Location: 3020 West Montague Avenue, North Charleston, South Carolina 29418, United States U.S. Border Patrol Agents, guided by rigorous training and integrity, ensure that communities across America are secure. By land and sea, U.S. Border Patrol serves the nation by protecting its people around the clock.Those in pursuit of becoming a Border Patrol Agent can expect an exciting career with a nationwide impact on our country’s protection. Join our USBP Recruitment Event in Charleston, SC, August 12-14, 9 AM – 4 PM ET and learn how this role can take national security to the next level.To prepare for this event, please set up a USAJOBS account, bring a digital copy of a two-page resume, and bring your DD214 and SF-50, if applicable. Event Details: August 12 –14, 2026   9 AM – 4 PM ET Surge Operation: Charleston 2026Hampton Inn and Suites Charleston Airport3020 W Montague AveNorth Charleston, SC 29418Dates: August 12 – 14, 2026Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Surge Operation: Charleston 2026 – Joint Base Charleston Career FairJoint Base Charleston Naval Weapon Station, Red Bank Commons2316 Red Bank RdGoose Creek, SC 29445Date: August 14Hours: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Please note that this is an informational recruitment event and no job offers will be made on site.   The minimum age to apply is 18 years old. All applicants must be referred for selection before their 40th birthday, with exceptions available for those with prior federal law enforcement and/or those eligible for veterans’ preference. All applicants will be required to undergo a background investigation, polygraph exam, medical exam, and drug test. U.S. Citizenship is required. This event is free and open to the public; however, registration is required. Register today: Link   

  Learn More & Register U.S. Border Patrol Recruitment Event Charleston, SC August 12-14 (Wednesday, August 12th 2026, 9:00 am EDT - Friday, August 14th 2026, 4:00 pm EDT)