Fort Belvoir Career Fair – Oct 26
Save the Date: Fort Belvoir SFL-TAP and ACS will be hosting the Fall 2017 Career Fair on Wednesday, October 26 from 9 am - 2 pm at the Fort Belvoir Community Center.
The Journey Conference – Oct 27
The Journey Conference is an annual conference hosted by Brain Injury Services for survivors, family members, and professionals in the brain injury community. At the conference, you'll attend sessions where local experts in the field of rehabilitation discuss practical strategies survivors can use in real life. Attending Journey is a great way for you to connect with other survivors and be educated on community resources available to you and your family as you work to find your “new normal.” Journey is the only conference in Northern Virginia that is designed and dedicated to survivors of brain injuries and their families. Friday, October 27th 2017 at Sentara Northern Virginia Hospital, 2300 Opitz Blvd, Woodbridge, VA 22191.
FREE CCNA Course for Transitioning Service Members – Applications Being Accepted
USO of Metropolitan Washington-Baltimore is now accepting applications for our next CCNA course offered for transitioning service members. The course is offered November 7, 2017 through February 3, 2018, with classes held T/TH evening from 6:00pm - 9:30pm, and Saturday morning from 8:00am - 12:00pm at USO on Fort Belvoir. Applications must be completed and submitted by 3:00pm, Tuesday October 24. There will be no exceptions. Participants accepted in to the program will be notified on or about October 31.
Reboot Combat Recovery – 12 Week Course
The course just started and still has seats available! Join in starting on Thursday, September 28 at 6:30 pm for two hours a week for 12 weeks, focusing on the spiritual aspects of combat recovery. Held each Thursday from 6:30 - 8:30 pm at Floris United Method Church in Herndon. This is a free course - not a support group - providing practical help for Veterans, Service members, first responders and their families dealing with the after effects of trauma. You won't find shortcuts or easy answers, but instead you'll find solutions that last. Dinner and childcare are provided.
The Veterans Curation Program is Hiring!
The Veterans Curation Program (VCP), a paid training and employment opportunity for veterans is seeking applicants for both part-time and full-time archaeological laboratory technicians.
DD-214 Upgrade & VA Claims Clinic 9/28
Do you have a less than Honorable Discharge? Do you need help filing your disability claim with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs? If you answered yes to either of these questions - we have the event for you! Thursday, September 28th 9:30am-4:30pm. Washington DC. Appointments available. Walk in welcome.
Free Dental Care for Veterans – Oct 12
Kathleen Mullaney D.D.S. participates each year with Freedom Day USA and provides free services for Veteran’s on Thursday, October 12th from 8am – 5pm. They will be offering free dental exams, X-rays, oral cancer screenings, cleanings and extractions for needy veterans. To make an appointments for this event, please call 703-548-8584 to schedule. First come, first serve for appointments. *Proof of service required with valid Military ID or DD214 papers.
FREE WORKSHOPS Military Service to Civilian Transition
September 30th and October 21st. Sponsored by the Veterans and Military Ministry of Blessed Sacrament Parish and Veterans Voices DC. RSVP required.
Veteran Entrepreneurship Workshops – Oct 21 & Nov 4
Calling all veterans! Save the date! Veteran Entrepreneurship Workshops on Saturday, October 21 & November 4 from 9 am - Noon at 43460 Loudoun Reserve Dr. in Ashburn, VA. Gain insight on how to start or even grow your very own business by attending the workshop!
Veteran Employment in Northern Virginia, a discussion – Oct 3
The Fairfax County Veterans Collaborative October meeting will feature a topic-driven discussion on employment for veterans in the Northern Virginia area. Tuesday, October 3 from 1:00 – 3:00 pm at George Mason Regional Library (7001 Little River Turnpike, Annandale, VA 22003). We’ll have representatives from: Northern Virginia Technology Council / Veterans Employment Initiative, Virginia Employment Commission, Easter Seals Veteran Staff Network, Veterans Next Mission, USO Metro / Project Next S.T.E.P., and some Veteran Recruiters/Employers. Join in on the discussion to learn about programs and services available for veterans in the region, and have an opportunity to learn, ask questions, network and share.