Save the Date: Virginia Women Veterans Summit – June 14-15
The Virginia Women Veterans Summit will be held on June 14 & 15 at the Hilton Alexandria Mark Center. This year's focus is on Change Makers and Trailblazers. Hosted by Virginia Department of Veteran Services, U.S. Dept. of Veteran Affairs, Disabled American Veterans, Virginia National Guard, Women Veterans Interactive, VEC and ESGR. More details to come.
Northern Virginia Provider Training – Feb 21
We are closer than ever to achieving a closely coordinated system of care for our region's veterans and their families. As a provider of services to our nation's heroes, YOUR participation is essential. Register for training, Wednesday February 21 on the regional platform that will save your organization's resources while ensuring that veterans and their families are connected and served more efficiently than ever before.
1st Annual Female Veteran/Military Spouses Empowerment & Resources Dinner
Team GCO and VSRG ( 501(c)(3) is excited to announce the 1st Annual Female Veteran/Military Spouses Empowerment & Resource Dinner on March 22nd. This dinner who is hosted by WJLA Sports Anchor Erin Hawksworth and Key Notes to be delivered by the incredible MAJ Jas Boothe and Redskins Charitable Foundation Executive Director Jane Rodgers will be a closed dinner and networking forum for women veteran and military spouses to have access to prominent community and female business leaders provide and personal and professional development resources.
Serve Our Willing Warrior Volunteer & Ambassador Opportunities
Serve Our Willing Warriors has upcoming training events for Volunteers and Ambassadors at their Warrior Retreat at Bull Run.
Dog Tag Inc. Fellowship Program Summer Cohort – Applications Open Now!
Dog Tag Inc. Summer 2018 Fellowship Program is now open for applications. Do you know any entrepreneurially-minded service-disabled veteran, military spouse, and/or caregiver? Through an intensive five-month program, Dog Tag Inc. provides participants with a transformative opportunity: an education through Georgetown University and experiential learning in our small business venture, Dog Tag Bakery. Upon completion of the fellowship program, fellows are business ready, competitive, and employable.
Veterans Clinic Conference: Feb 28 – Mar 1
NLSVCC 2018 Conference will be February 28 – March 1 in Washington, DC (Offices of McDermott Will & Emery - 500 North Capitol Street, NW). The NLSVCC is a collaborative effort of the nation’s law school legal clinics dedicated to addressing the unique legal needs of U.S. military veterans on a pro bono basis. This conference is for both new and advanced practitioners. Come learn how to start a pro bono Veterans Clinic!
Lunchbox Series: Focus on Transition
USO Pathfinder and Army Community Service present Lunchbox Series: Focus on Transition. Topics include Negotiation Salary, Mastering LinkedIn, Creating Your Elevator Pitch and Transitioning to a Federal Job. Bring your lunch and learn!
American Legion 2018 Winter Conference & Career Event – Feb 23
Join Hiring Our Heroes at the American Legion 2018 Winter Conference & Career Event for free workshop sessions focused on resume building, networking, interviewing, and financial literacy, followed by a networking lunch that will feature a panel discussion on employment topics and best practices. Friday, February 23 from 9 am - 4 pm at the Washington Hilton in DC.
Northern Virginia Community Leaders Strategy Session #2 – Jan 31
Northern Virginia Community Leaders you are cordially invited to join ServingTogether and the Institute for Veterans and Military Families for Strategy Session #2 - How do we Coordinate Service Delivery to our Veterans? A New Community Partnership with AmericaServes on Wednesday, January 31, 2018, 10:00 am-1:00 pm at The Boeing Company - 929 Long Bridge Drive, (Martha Washington Conference Room, Suite 1D0300B), Arlington, VA.
Zero Suicide Webinar: Improving Care for Homeless Patients at Risk for Suicide – Jan 30
Join SAMHSA for the upcoming Zero Suicide webinar addressing the challenges in providing suicide care to homeless patients. Tuesday, Jan 30 from 2:30 - 4 pm.