Beyond Hiring: Retention & Engagement of Veteran Talent – Mar 13
Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce presents Beyond Hiring: Retention & Engagement of Veteran Talent on Tuesday, March 13 from 3 - 5 pm at the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce in Tysons, VA. Members: $30, Non-members: $50. Use registration code VETERANS15 for $15 off!
Salute and Celebration of Women Veterans and Women Veteran Entrepreneurs – Mar 19
SALUTE AND CELEBRATION of WOMEN VETERANS AND WOMEN VETERAN ENTREPRENEURS will be held on Monday, March 19 from 8:30 am - 11:30 am at the North Courthouse Road Library (325 Courthouse Road North Chesterfield, Virginia 23236) that will include formal presentations honoring our women veterans followed by free workshops. Speakers including: Martha Boneta, Sr. Policy Advisor America First Policies, Paul Galanti, Retired Navy Commander, Nick Freitas, State of Virginia Delegate, and Free Entrepreneur Workshops including: How to Create an All-star LinkedIn Profile, How to use LinkedIn to Enhance Your Business, Free is for Me SBA Resources, Mind-Body Health, Plus a Variety of Resource Tables. The event is free, but space is limited. Advance online registration is required.
DC Strategy Session #1
Join EveryMind, the Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF), and community providers serving veterans, service members and their families in DC for the kick-off of the AmericaServes initiative in our community. Tuesday, March 6 from 10 am - 1 pm at the DC Mayor's Office of Veteran Affairs.
Warrior Herd: Veterans Camaraderie Workshop – Mar 10
Project Horse Empowerment Center in Purcellville, VA is hosting a free Warrior Herd Wellness Workshop on Saturday, March 10 (applications due March 1). This workshop is for VETERANS enabling them to enjoy a restorative and enriching experience together in a serene setting. Warrior Herd is a free strengths-based, horse-powered wellness initiative designed to enhance interpersonal relationships, resiliency and rejuvenation. All horse interactions and activities occur on the ground, and no riding is involved.
Women Veteran’s Event – Mar 23
DAV Chapter 48 and the Virginia Employment Commission will host a Women Veteran's Hiring, Health and Education Event on March 23 from 9 am - 2 pm at the Northern Virginia Community College Woodbridge Campus.
2018 Honor Flight DCA Schedule & Upcoming Trainings
Honor Flight DCA released their 2018 flight schedule for greeter opportunities. They also have upcoming training to be a Guardian on March 7, and Tour Guide on March 27.
Writing from the Heart and Soul: A Workshop for Veterans and Active Duty Military – Mar 3
Veterans Voices and the Veterans & Military Ministry of Blessed Sacrament Parish invite Veterans, Active Duty Military Service Members, and Military and Veteran Spouses to a FREE Transition Workshop: Writing from the Heart and Soul: A Workshop for Veterans and Active Duty Military on Saturday, March 3 from 10 am - 1 pm at 5034 Wisconsin Avenue, NW 2nd Floor Knights of Columbus Washington, DC 20016.
FREE Tickets – Show support for Armed Services Arts Partnership – Feb 25
ASAP is thrilled to be invited to perform at the Atlas INTERSECTIONS 2018 Festival, one of DC’s most prominent theater festivals. A handful of their veteran artists - as well as US Navy Veteran and world-touring comedian PJ Walsh - will be performing in a storytelling and stand-up comedy show entitled, "More than a Uniform.” This will be one of ASAP's most powerful performances to date. As such, they are offering free tickets to ensure the community can experience the show.
Power Breath Meditation Workshop – Feb 22-26
Project Welcome Home Troops will be conducting a Power Breath Meditation Meditation Workshop in Reston, VA February 22-26. This is a FREE workshop for veterans. Especially those dealing with stress, anxiety and sleep problems.
Veterans of Afghanistan and Iraq Conflicts (VAIC) Scholarship Program
The Veterans of the Afghanistan and Iraq Conflicts Scholarship Program 2018-2019 Application Available Now in MDCAPS (Maryland College Aid Processing System). This scholarship is designed to provide financial assistance to United States armed forces personnel who served in the Afghanistan or Iraq Conflicts, and their sons, daughters, or spouses who are current high school seniors, and full-time or part-time, degree-seeking undergraduate students enrolled in an eligible accredited Maryland postsecondary institution.