Student Veteran Career Conference – Sept 11 & 12

The Region 2 Student Veteran Conference will be held on Mon, Sep 11, 2017 – Tue, Sep 12, 2017 at the Embassy Suites in Arlington VA (1300 Jefferson Davis Hwy. Arlington, VA 22202). Student Veteran Career Conferences are physical and virtual events designed to connect corporate and government university recruiters with student veterans and military students (Active, ROTC, Guard, Reserve).

NS2Serves Fall Class Now Accepting Applications

NS2 Serves™ is now accepting applications for their fall course in Leesburg, VA. NS2 Serves™ is an independent, nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization established by SAP National Security Services, Inc. (SAP NS2®) to give back to the community it serves by training and employing veterans in high-tech careers. The course is open to post-9/11 U.S. military service veterans and reservists (including disabled veterans), service members with orders to leave active duty, and Gold Star spouses who meet certain eligibility requirements.

Paid Internship with Warrior Canine Connection

WCC will offer a one-year paid Internship for Veterans and Military Family Members. The goal of the Internship is for all participants to acquire the knowledge, skills and attitudes to work as Mobility Service Dog Trainers with proficiency in WCC’s Mission Based Trauma Recovery model.

DC Hire Vets – July 19

On Wednesday, July 19, 2017, the DC Department of Human Resources will sponsor, in partnership with the DC National Guard and the Mayor’s Office of Veterans Affairs, a DC Veterans Hiring #DCHIRESVETS event. This event will offer veterans the opportunity to participate in professional development workshops, connect with District and federal agencies as well as private sector companies. Participating agencies and companies will conduct interviews and have the opportunity to make contingent job offers on the spot.

Project Management Professional Course Accepting Applications!

USO of Metropolitan Washington-Baltimore is now accepting applications for our next Project Management Professional course offered for transitioning service members. The course is offered August 22 through September 21 at the Fort Belvoir USO, with classes held Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6:00pm - 9:30pm, and Saturday mornings from 8:00am - 12:00pm.

Vocational Rehabilitation Assistance for DC Veterans

The District of Columbia Department of Disability Services has partnered with the Mayor's Office of Veterans Affairs to provide dedicated vocational rehabilitation assistance to our veteran community. This program and separate and apart from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs' vocational rehabilitation program. If you have been denied or are currently using the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs' program, you may still be eligible for District assistance. Come speak with one of our counselors!

Virginia Employment Commission – Veteran Services

Virginia Employment Commission has veterans representative serving Clarke, Frederick, Loudoun, Shenandoah & Warren Counties. Veterans, Disabled Veterans and Businesses are eligible to receive employment services. Veteran Services are provided by a network of professional Workforce Services Representatives, Disabled Veteran Outreach Specialists and Local Veteran Employment Representatives at Valley Workforce Centers across the Shenandoah Valley.

Amazon and Women Veteran Interactive Networking Event – July 20

Join Women Veterans Interactive and Amazon for an evening of professional development, networking and employment opportunities. Meet at the Crystal City Marriott in Arlington, Virginia on July 20, 2017, at 4:45 p.m.

Free Workshop: Business Start-Ups 101 June 24th

Free Military Service to Civilian Transition Workshop. Whether you are a seasoned business owner, in the early weeks, months or years of operating your own business or thinking of starting your own business, this workshop will provide practical tools and lessons learned. Registration is required.