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.
Veteran Employment Workshop 9/23
Join Easterseals Veteran Employment Programs for a workshop to provide information about their comprehensive services for veterans and military families. Monday, September 23rd from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm at the Loudoun Workforce Resource Center. Please bring a copy of your DD214 and resume.
Upcoming Workshops at The Steven A Cohen Clinic
Join the Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at Easterseals in Silver Spring MD for two workshops on Saturday, September 28th. Connecting with Kids Workshop facilitated by the American Red Cross helps service members, veterans and families build on their person strengths to help children through challenges and transitions. 9/28 from 9-10 AM. The Art With Heart Workshop for all ages is a monthly program using art which is proven to be therapeutic for the mind, body and soul. 9/28 from 10:30 am - 12:00 pm. Registration is recommended.
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.
Arcadia Veteran Farm Program Recruiting
The Arcadia Veteran Farmer Program is recruiting for its next class of veterans, active duty and their family members to train in our year-long farmer training program in Alexandria, Va -- on land George Washington himself cultivated when he was a veteran. Two training tracks available. Applications for the Fellowship Program due by October 15th. Applications for the Reserve Program due by November 30th.