A Showcase of Veteran Artists Dec 5th
The Armed Services Arts Partnership (ASAP) invites you to a memorable evening of live music, laughter, and striking stories from their community of veteran-artists and special guests. Featuring performances by veteran comedians, musicians, and storytellers, the event will showcase our veteran-artists’ creative work and share the impact of the arts in their lives. Reception 6:30 pm, Show 7:30 pm. National Press Club: 529 14th St NW, Washington DC. Tickets: $45
International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day Nov 26
Each year, the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention supports hundreds of large and small Survivor Day events around the world, in which suicide loss survivors come together to find connection, understanding and hope through their shared experience. Join them at the Columbia, MD event on Saturday, November 23rd from 1:00-4:00 PM. The event features an AFSP-produced documentary that offers a message of growth, resilience and connection.
Alarm.com G.R.I.T. Apprenticeship Program
Check out this new and ground-breaking technology apprenticeship opportunity targeted to Veterans and military spouses at Alarm.com. The NVTC Veterans Employment Initiative is a partner with the Northern Virginia Community College working under a GO Virginia grant on this program and it includes full pay and benefits from day 1- no experience is required for either position but candidates will be assessed for aptitude. Note that the deadline for submissions is 1 December 2019.
Host a Veteran for Thanksgiving
22 March for Life is seeking persons interested in hosting a veteran or first responded this Thanksgiving Holiday. The organization is also asking any veteran or first responder who has no where to go for the holiday to contact them to be matched with a host. Don't spend it alone! Email 22marchforlifeinc@gmail.com to sign up.
Corporate Gray Military Friendly Job Fair
You are invited to attend the Corporate Gray Military-Friendly Job Fair at the Waterford Reception Center in Springfield and meet face-to-face with Lockheed Martin, Leidos, LMI, HII - Newport News Shipbuilding, Intelsat, OBXtek, ARServices, Alban CAT, National Security Agency, Cognosante, State Farm, Preferred Systems Solutions, Harmonia, Institute for Defense Analyses, Edward Jones, HTii, Milton Hershey School, Prince William County Police, Enterprise Information Services, and more! November 22nd 9am to 12 noon in Springfield, VA. Registration recommended.
Self-Compassion and Resilience for Healers Working with Trauma and Problem Gamblers
Compassion Fatigue is an occupational hazard for those who are in the practice of helping others to make lifestyle transformations. The workshop will address and explore responses to trauma from the perspective of clients and mental health professionals. Participants will learn techniques for working with trauma survivors and gamblers. Presented by the University of Maryland School of Medicine and the Maryland Center of Excellence on Problem Gambling. Friday, December 13, 2019 (Webinar) 12:00 - 1:00 PM EST. Registration is required.
DC Hires Vets Event Nov 15
The DC Department of Human Resources (DCHR) in partnership with the Mayor’s Office of Veterans Affairs and the DC National Guard on Friday, November 15, 2019 will host its third DC Hires Vets event offering veterans and veteran spouses the opportunity to connect with District and Federal agencies as well as private sector companies. Select participating agencies will conduct interviews and make contingent job offers on-the-spot.
Providing Health Care for Military Veterans Webinar
The purpose of this knowledge-based live series is to further educate non-VA providers and healthcare teams an in-depth review the whole health system of care, including the elements of the model in action throughout the country, implementation and evaluation strategies as well as testimonials from Veterans receiving this care, and a discussion around provision of complementary and integrative health within the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) and in the community. This webinar will take place on Thursday, November 21 at 1:00 PM EST. Registration is required.
Vetrepreneur Event Nov 19
Veteran Entrepreneurs continue their service to their communities and the Nation when they form companies, create jobs, solve complex problems, and contribute to economic growth. Join the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce to hear from a distinguished panel of VETREPRENEURS as they share insights on their companies’ growth paths and on how being a Veteran shaped their vision and success. Tuesday, November 19, 2019 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM. McLean, Virginia.
NAACP Branch Event: Veterans Open House
Join the NAACP Montgomery County Branch for the Armed Forces and Veteran Affairs Committee 2nd Annual Open House on Friday, November 15th from 1:00-5:00 PM at the Rockville Memorial Library. Meet and greet with Pvt. Indiana Hunt-Martin (Retired) WWII Survivor of 6888 Postal Battalion and Edna W. Cummings Col. US Army (Retired) Six Triple Eight Advocate/Producer. A showing of the award winning film "Six Triple Eight" will begin at 2pm.