VA Women’s Health Transition Training
The VA has launched a pilot Women's Health TAP program and will offer courses on a variety of dates at both the Pentagon and Joint Base Andrews. The women veteran-led training will cover transformed culture of the VA for women, women's mental health & health care at the VA, eligibility and enrollment and more. Servicewomen planning to transition to Civilian or Reserve/National Guard status within the next year are encouraged to attend.
Capital One Virginia Military Dependent Scholarship
The Capital One Military Dependent Scholarship is designed to aid and honor a talented high school senior that is the dependent of an active duty Servicemember, or Servicemember in the Reserves or National Guard (residing or resident of Virginia). $5,000 for college tuition will be awarded to a student for their academic excellence, values, actions and leadership within their community. Application deadline: April 30, 2019.
Expungement Information Session
The Loudoun Reentry Advisory Council and Legal Services of Northern Virginia are holding a free Expungement Information Session on February 21st from 10 AM to 12 PM. Open to everyone facing barriers to getting a job or career advancement because of their criminal charges. Registration is required. Deadline to register: February 15th.
Free Financial Literacy Workshop
Tax Now... Tax Later... Tax Never. There are 5 spots available for this free financial literacy workshop for veterans. Saturday, January 19, 2019 at 4pm. RSVP required.
Warfighter Advance and American Legion Post 82 host Home, Heroes & Holidays
HOME, HEROES & HOLIDAYS! Post Deployment Holidays: How to Make Them Happy and Safe. Hosted by: American Legion Harry White Wilmer Post 82, 6330 Crain Highway, La Plata, MD 20646. FREE of charge for all service members, veterans and family members. Sunday, December 16, 2018. Attend one of two sessions: 10am - 12pm OR 2pm - 4pm.
The Veterans Experience Office and Cohen Veterans Network Host Virtual Networking Lunch & Learn
Cohen Veterans Network and Veterans Experience Office host virtual Lunch & Learn series December 14, 2018, from 1 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. EST. Key note presentation from The Cohen Veterans Network, a not-for-profit philanthropic network of mental health clinics serving veterans and military families.
Boots to Business Reboot Classes in Frederick Dec 12th & 13th
This two-day in-person course is being offered in Frederick MD on December 12 & 13. This Boots to Business Reboot course is focused on Agribusiness and provides participants with an overview of business fundamentals, while introducing techniques for evaluating the feasibility of business concepts. Reboot is open to all members of the military community (this includes all-era Veterans, active duty, National Guard and Reserve, and military spouses and family members).
Engage & Retain Veterans in Your Workforce – A Round Table Discussion
Are you an employer with a veteran employee base? Are you a company interested in hiring veterans? How do you support veterans once they are hired? On Friday, November 9th Adventist HealthCare LifeWork Strategies will host an intimate round table discussion with veteran subject-matter experts on a variety of topics including: engagement & retention initiatives, inclusion programming, and employee resource groups. The event will take place from 8:00 - 11:00 AM in Gaithersburg, MD. Space is limited and registration is required.
Welcome Veterans with Disabilities into the Workplace Webinar – Nov 7
The Mid-Atlantic ADA Center and TransCen, Inc. present and upcoming webinar on Welcoming Veterans with Disabilities into the Workplace. Wednesday, November 7 from 2:00 - 3:30 PM Eastern. This session is designed to educate the business community about veterans with disabilities who are transitioning to the workplace. Participants will explore how to create a welcoming environment for veterans with disabilities and learn about the unique aspects of military culture. The presenters will discuss attitudes and behaviors that can affect veterans with disabilities, and examine how that might impact employee engagement in the business culture.
Healing Waters Frederick Event Oct 23rd
Healing Waters Fly Fishing Program has started a Frederick Maryland Chapter. Are you a disabled veteran who wants to learn more about fly fishing? Healing Waters is a 501(c)(3) dedicated to the physical and emotional rehabilitation of disabled active service members and veterans through fly fishing and associated activities. Come learn more at the Frederick Chapter open house on Tuesday, October 23rd from 7:00-9:00 PM.