Vet-Working – June 20
The Veterans Committee of The Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce and The Veterans Business Outreach Center (VBOC) invite you to join their June Vet-Working Event created especially for the veteran and military entrepreneur community, and veterans in the workplace. Will be held on Tuesday, June 20 from 7:30 am - 9 am at 6564 Loisdale Court, Suite 600 in Springfield, VA. Vet-working is a breakfast networking opportunity hosted by the Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce's veterans committee. In addition to networking they'll have a brief presentation from Insperity. Through its HR outreach services Insperity helps businesses succeed by taking care of the things that could be distracting from the bigger picture. Come for the networking. Enjoy some breakfast. Learn from the speaker.
Ride to Zero – End Veteran Suicide
The Combat Veterans Motorcycle Associations is hosting their first annual Ride to Zero. An annual poker run to end veteran suicide. Saturday, August 26 in Woodstock, MD. Registration is required.
SURVIVING SECONDARY TRAUMA AND COMPASSION FATIGUE IN TURBULENT TIMES – JUNE 15, 2017
Today’s unprecedented environment of uncertainty affects both clients and mental health professionals in unique ways. This dynamic and interactive training will provide information on how to recognize secondary trauma and compassion fatigue in mental health professionals and how to overcome these through self-care and self-soothing techniques. June 15, 2017 9am - 12noon, Rockville, MD. Registration is required.
VEI Vetworking – June 21 & 28
The Northern Virginia Technology Council’s Veteran Employment Initiative next VEI Vetworking program will be held on June 21 & 28 at MITRE in McLean, VA. This free VETWORKING program provides Veteran and military spouse jobseekers with career transition education and personal growth experiences to succeed in seeking civilian employment. This takes a deeper dive into job seeking areas where your military transition assistance class did not go. VETWORKING is a personal development program combining elements of networking and mentoring and connects transitioning service members, Veterans and their spouses with a support team. Through small group interactions, VETWORKING facilitates a job seeker’s development of career search skills and empowers them through the support of fellow job seekers and professional mentors.
Webinar – Legal Services at Stand Downs June 15th
The National Veterans Technical Assistance Center (NVTAC) and the ABA Commission on Homelessness & Poverty are hosting a webinar “Legal Services at Stand Downs” on Thursday, June 15, 2017 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM EDT. This webinar will feature a panel of experts who will discuss a variety of legal topics relevant to working with veterans experiencing homelessness. Topics will include how to address criminal and civil legal matters and child support issues on-site at Stand Down. Panelists will also discuss how to develop initiatives to provide legal services in rural areas. Registration is required
Justice Involved Veterans Workshop – June 16
Join ServingTogether for an informative event about Veterans Involved in Justice in Northern Virginia on Friday, June 16 from 9 am - 12 pm at the Fairfax County Circuit Court. Speakers and panelists will be discussing the current state of veterans involved in justice in Northern Virginia, highlighting the success in Veteran Treatment Dockets, and understanding services and gaps for veterans re-entering society.
Congresswoman Barbara Comstock’s Veterans Job Fair – June 12
Congresswoman Barbara Comstock (R-VA) announces the Inaugural 10th Congressional District Veterans Job Fair that will take place on June 12th from 10:00am to 4:00pm at the Loudoun County Public School Administration Building located at 21000 Education Court, Ashburn, Virginia 20148.
Veteran Entrepreneur Training Symposium – June 15
The National Veteran Small Business Coalition (NVSBC) invites veteran business owners looking to start up their business to join them on Thursday, June 15th at VETS 17 for a special veteran entrepreneurial day at the Norfolk Waterside Marriott in Norfolk, VA.
The Soldier’s Journey – Heroes Voices National Poetry Contest Reading – June 7
The Hylton Performing Arts Center is excited to announce a special event happening in the Gregory Family Theater on Wednesday, June 7 at 7:30 p.m. Join them for The Soldier’s Journey, an evening of music and poetry exploring a variety of perspectives on war, peace, and the soldier’s experience.*
Startup Standup – June 12
Hear from military veterans looking to make it big as they pitch to a panel of VIP judges for a $3500 prize AND standup acts from the Armed Services Arts Partnership who will have you laughing your socks off throughout the evening.