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Colorado Springs Military & Veterans Employment Expo: May 5–7, 2026

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Published May 4, 2026 | LocalJobPage Team

One of the Pikes Peak region's biggest annual hiring events opens its doors tomorrow morning, and the timing couldn't be better for Colorado Springs job seekers. The Military & Veterans Employment Expo (MVEE), hosted by the Pikes Peak Workforce Center, runs Tuesday through Thursday, May 5–7, 2026, at the Citizens Service Center on Garden of the Gods Road. Dozens of employers across government, defense, law enforcement, healthcare, and the skilled trades are confirmed to attend, and organizers say recruiters arrive with open roles and the authority to move candidates forward on the spot. Whether you're transitioning out of the military, a military spouse re-entering the workforce, or a civilian simply looking for your next opportunity, this event is open to everyone — and it's free. Browse open Colorado Springs positions right now at LocalJobPage.com/jobs in Colorado Springs while you plan your visit.

📅 Event Details at a Glance

Event Military & Veterans Employment Expo (MVEE)
Dates Tuesday, May 5 – Thursday, May 7, 2026
Time 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM (Noon) each day
Location Citizens Service Center, 1675 Garden of the Gods Road, Colorado Springs, CO 80907, Rooms 1019–1020
Admission Free and open to the public
Hosted By Pikes Peak Workforce Center

🏆 Employers Hiring at This Event

Colorado Springs employers regularly recruiting at this event and actively hiring across the metro right now include:

  • USAA — The financial services giant with deep Colorado Springs roots is actively recruiting for insurance, banking, and financial advising roles; search USAA jobs in Colorado Springs.
  • NORAD and USNORTHCOM — The dual-hatted command headquartered at Peterson Space Force Base is a perennial MVEE presence, recruiting for intelligence, operations, and administrative positions; find NORAD/NORTHCOM openings.
  • Colorado Springs Police Department — CSPD brings recruiters to the expo every year to fill sworn officer and civilian support vacancies; see law enforcement jobs in Colorado Springs.
  • Colorado Department of Corrections — CDC is recruiting corrections officers and program staff at both the state and federal level this spring; browse corrections jobs in Colorado Springs.
  • Colorado Springs Utilities — The city-owned utility is hiring for skilled trades, engineering, and operations roles to support its growing infrastructure; view Utilities openings.
  • El Paso County — The county brings a wide range of civil service openings, from social services to public works, making it one of the expo's most versatile recruiters; explore El Paso County jobs.
  • Global Medical Response — Colorado Springs-area EMS and air medical services provider is actively hiring paramedics and EMTs; see EMS jobs in Colorado Springs.
  • FBI Denver Field Office — The Bureau recruits intelligence analysts, special agents, and professional staff from this event for positions across the region; search federal law enforcement jobs.
  • TEKsystems — One of the region's leading IT staffing firms, TEKsystems connects candidates to cybersecurity, software, and systems administration contracts throughout the Pikes Peak area; find tech staffing jobs in Colorado Springs.
  • Phil Long Dealerships — The Colorado Springs automotive group recruits for sales, service technician, and finance roles and is known for offering on-site interview decisions; see automotive jobs in Colorado Springs.

🔥 Industries Hiring at This Event

⚡ On-Site Interviews: Come Ready to Be Hired

The MVEE is structured specifically for face-to-face hiring decisions, not just networking. Organizers confirm that recruiters attending the expo have open positions and are prepared to move qualified candidates forward during the event itself. That means conversations at employer tables can lead directly to formal interviews, conditional offers, or next-step scheduling before you leave the building. The three-day format also gives job seekers flexibility: if you can't make Tuesday morning, Thursday's session draws from a refreshed set of employers and roles.

A virtual component runs alongside the in-person expo, allowing candidates who cannot attend in person to connect with participating employers through an online platform. To speed up check-in at the door, organizers strongly encourage attendees to create a free account on ConnectingColorado.gov before arriving. Pre-registration puts your profile in front of employers ahead of time and shortens the entrance process on each of the three mornings.

🔎 Can't Make It? Search Colorado Springs Jobs Now

If May 5–7 doesn't work for your schedule, the employers at this expo are hiring year-round and posting openings daily on LocalJobPage.com. Start your search by sector and get in front of the same recruiters through a direct application.

📢 Employers: Reach Colorado Springs Job Seekers

If your company is hiring in the Pikes Peak region and you missed the MVEE exhibitor deadline, LocalJobPage.com puts your open roles in front of thousands of active Colorado Springs job seekers every week. Register as an employer today and start connecting with qualified local candidates immediately.

📌 More Colorado Springs Hiring Events This Month

  • Colorado Springs Virtual Job Fair — May 26, 2026, starting at 11:00 AM. Candidates connect online with recruiters from multiple industries for pre-scheduled video interviews.
  • MilitaryX Colorado Springs Virtual Hiring Event — May 18, 2026, starting at 11:00 AM. A military-focused virtual career fair connecting transitioning service members and veterans with employers across the region.

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