Veteran Apprenticeship Opportunities
Are you a veteran interested in apprenticeships? The office of Washington DC Apprenticeship Information and training will host information sessions on Mondays and Tuesdays (beginning 12/2/19) for interested veterans to learn more about apprenticeship opportunities and to sign up. Pre-Apprenticeships will begin in January of 2020 and seats are limited so sign up to attend an information session today. Contact 202-698-5099.
Grant Opportunities for Northern Virginia Nonprofits
The Community Foundation for Northern Virginia conducts an annual grant cycle through the Community Investment Funds. Nonprofit organizations or organizations providing charitable or educational services in Northern Virginia are invited to apply. Join them for the 2020 Community Investment Funds Webinar on Thursday, January 9, 2020 at 11am to learn about the 2020 Community Investment Fund Grant Cycle. Registration is required.
Wounded Warrior Project Program Briefing Dec 19th
Join the Steven A Cohen Military Family Clinic at Easterseal and the Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) on Thursday, December 19th from 12:00-1:00 PM to learn more about Wounded Warrior Programs. WWP connects warriors, their families and caregivers to peers, programs and communities to ensure they have a network of support. WWP representatives will be available to discuss all of their programs. Registration is required. Call 240-847-7500 or email mlass@eseal.org.
Talk Saves Lives: An Introduction to Suicide Prevention
A community-based presentation by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention that covers the general scope of suicide, the research on prevention, and what people can do to fight suicide. Tuesday, December 17 from 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM at the Arlington Central Library 1015 N Quincy Street, Arlington, VA 22201. Registration is requested.
Introducing Veterans and Service Members to Mindfulness
In this free 90 minute webinar, participants will learn more about mindfulness-based interventions and their possible uses as adjunctive treatments to foster psychological resilience and address post-traumatic stress in Service members and Veterans. Presented by The Center for Deployment Psychology. 12 December, Noon to 1:30 p.m. Eastern (webinar). Registration Required.
VetSuccess Immersion Academy Deadline Dec 2nd
To help fill the skills gap, the SANS Institute created the SANS CyberTalent Immersion Academy, an intensive, accelerated training program that provides SANS world class training and GIAC certifications to quickly and effectively launch careers in cybersecurity. SANS CyberTalent Immersion Academies are 100% scholarship-based and no cost to participants. Applications for the SANS VetSuccess Immersion Academy Reston 2020 Session are being accepted through December 2, 2019.
Discharge Upgrade & Medical Retirement Clinic Dec 4th
Join the National Veteran Legal Services Program (NVLSP) and The Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic for a free "Know Your Rights Information Session & Discharge Upgrade and Medical Retirement Clinic" on Wednesday, December 4th at Easterseals in Silver Spring, MD. Know Your Rights Information Session: 9:00am-10:00am. Meet With an Attorney: 10:00am-4:30pm. In person and teleconference appointments available.
Upcoming Events at Shepard University
Shepherd University Martinsburg Center has three exciting events in December. Join them on Dec 4th for their Holiday Open House. On Dec 5th they will hold a free seminar where you will learn from government experts about contracting opportunities and the "HOW TO" with the Veterans Administration (VA). And on Dec 31st, join Shepherd University and Main Street Martinsburg in the Martinsburg Town Square for this FREE, family, fun event with live music, giveaways and fellowship.
Project Next S.T.E.P. Transition Program
The USO of Metropolitan Washington-Baltimore is now accepting applications for the next CCNA Cisco Certified Network Associate in Routing and Switching Course for transitioning service members and active duty spouses. Applications must be completed and submitted by 3:00pm on Decemeber 6th.
Emotional Grit Workshop Dec 14
Join The Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at Easterseals and the American Red Cross on Saturday, 12/14 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm for a Holiday Ornament and Emotional Grit Workshop. Veterans and military families will learn how to understand the many emotions that come with challenges and transitions while painting beautiful holiday ornaments for the whole family! This workshop will help participants recognize when behaviors, thoughts and feelings are manageable and when they could be signs or symptoms of depression. Registration is requested.