Hire Vets Now Networking Event
CALLING ALL TRANSITIONING MILITARY, VETERANS, AND SPOUSES! Join the Virginia Chamber for a Virginia’s HIRE VETS NOW hiring and networking Event to share in camaraderie, professional development and career networking. You’re invited to connect directly with Virginia companies seeking to hire veterans and spouses. Bring your resume and enjoy networking in a fun, casual setting. A grab-and-go lunch will be provided. This event is free. Registration is recommended. October 17th, 2019 | 11:30 am – 1:30 pm.
The Global Good Fund Accepting Applications
Fact: Veterans Make Great Entrepreneurs. The Global Good Fund is now accepting applications from Veteran Entrepreneurs for the 2020 Fellowship! Sponsored by the Smithfield Foundation, This program is designed to accelerate the business capabilities, professional growth and leadership skills of our nation's most innovative leaders. Apply now through 10/14.
Free Dental Care for Veterans October 5
The dental office of Dr. Kathleen Mullaney will be participating in Freedom Day USA, Saturday, October 5th 8am -4pm. Freedom Day USA is a national movement to offer Veterans a service like dental, optical, car care etc. Dr. Mullaney and her team will be offering free dental exams, cleanings, fluoride treatments, sealants, fillings and extractions on Freedom Day USA . Again, these are free services for former and retired military members. Please bring roof of service via a Military ID or DD214. These services will be by appointment only This event is for those Veterans who have no access to care.
USO Pathfinder Employment Workshop
Join USO Pathfinder for a FedEx / Washington Redskins Employment Workshop in Landover, MD on Tuesday, October 8th from 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM. This workshop is open to transitioning service-members (+/- 12 months from retirement/separation) and military spouses. Topics of the workshop include: Resume Tips, Interview Preparation, Hiring Insights, Corporate Culture and Professoinal Networking. Registration is requested. -Professional Social Media Tips
Toastmasters Veteran Introductory Meeting
Toastmasters Event Reaching out to Veterans, Wounded Warriors, Military, Caregivers and Friends. Are you interested in improving your public speaking skills? Are you transitioning into the civilian workforce and could benefit from practicing speeches and presentations in preparation for job interviews? Are you interested in building your leadership skills while spending time with other veterans? Please join Toastmasters International, ServingTogether and The Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic for one of two informational meetings. Wednesday, 9/25 at 6:30pm or Saturday, 10/26 at 11:30am at Easterseals in Silver Spring MD. Registration is requested. Free onsite childcare is available with pre-registration.
Veterans’ Action League 2.0 Pain Management Discussion
The Veterans' Action League 2.0 is seeking individuals to help shape the future of chronic pain management in the Veteran Community. Please join them for a meeting on Saturday, 9/21 from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm in Fairfax VA to learn more about the project and how veterans in the community can participate and contribute. Eligible stakeholders include veterans, caregivers, clinicians, health system administrators, pubic health officials and policy makers. Food and compensation are included for participation.
Met Vets Acting Class for Veterans
Maryland Ensemble Theatre in conjunction with Vet Arts Connect is offering a studio-style acting class FREE of charge for all veterans of the US military. Two ten-week courses will be offered in two semesters starting September 24, 2019 and culminating in a final showing for friends and family in May 2020. Veterans will build connections to the group, gain strength in performance and preparation, and have an opportunity to build performance pieces based on personal story work. Registration required.
Veterans Curation Program Graduation
The Veterans Curation Program is hosting a graduation ceremony for the archaeological technicians in the Alexandria VCP laboratory on Thursday, September 26th at 10:00 am. Come help celebrate the wonderful work that the technicians have done throughout the session and congratulate them on their successful graduation!
Hire Vets Now
Virginia’s HIRE VETS NOW, a statewide initiative launched in the Spring of 2018, brings together transitioning service members, veterans and dedicated businesses to share in camaraderie, professional development and career networking. The next event is being held on Tuesday, September 24th from 11:30 am - 1:30 pm at the Ft. Belvoir Community Center. Registration is highly recommended.
Fairfax County Veterans Treatment Docket Graduation
All are invited to join the Fairfax County Veterans Treatment Docket on Thursday, September 26th from 2:00 - 3:00 pm as they celebrate and honor the latest group of program graduates. The Fairfax County Veterans Treatment Docket is a hybrid drug and mental health docket that serves veterans with addiction and/or mental illness and diverts veterans from the traditional criminal justice system by placing them in a specialized treatment program.