Manassas National Battlefield Park Apprenticeship
The Manassas National Battlefield Park is offering an apprenticeship program for Post 9/11 Veterans ages 18-35 years of age. This program provides post-9/11 military service veterans hands-on skills training from NPS professionals, focusing on the maintenance and care of monuments, memorials, and structures in the National Park Service system. Apprentices will receive introductory training in a variety of traditional trades and will develop an understanding of historic resource stewardship while helping to preserve our nation’s historic resources. This program provides apprentices with marketable skills and excellent exposure to the historic preservation career field within the NPS as well as the private sector. Applications now being accepted until filled.
Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce Upcoming Veteran Events
The Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce is hosting two veteran related events. Veteran & Military Business Council Networking Happy Hour on Wednesday - March 27th from 4:30-6:30 PM. The Value of Veterans and the Impact on Virginia Business - Tuesday, April 30th from 11:30 am - 1:00 pm. Registration is open for both events.
NAMI Homefront Now Offered Online!
NAMI Homefront is a class for families, caregivers and friends of military service members and veterans with mental health conditions. The course is designed specifically to help these families understand those challenges and improve their ability to support their service member or veteran. Online modules of the courses are now being offered. Registration is now open form the April 15th course.
Free Leadership and Career Webinars
in honor of Women's History Month, The Resume Place invites women to attend two free leadership and career webinars hosted by Kathryn Troutman, Federal Career Coach. Webinar 1: Let's talk about Women's Leadership... and YOUR RESUME! Monday March 18th and Wednesday, March 20th. Webinar 2: The Stars are Lined Up for Military Spouses on USAJOBS, 2nd Ed. Monday March 25th and Friday, March 29th. Registration is required.
Women’s History Month Learn & Share Luncheon
Please join the DC Vet Center for their First Annual "Learn & Share Luncheon," March 28th from 12:00-2:00pm in DC. The theme of this luncheon will focus on Women's History Month. RSVP by March 25th.
Bunker Brews DC: Post Muster Regroup & Happy Hour – Mar 26
Did you attend the Muster DC? Did you miss it and wish you had? There were lots of great connections made that day! Join Capitol Post & Bunker Labs to regroup and reconnect over happy hour at Valor Brewpub. Discover like-minded veterans and entrepreneurs across the DMV as we move these connections and ideas forward. March 26 from 5:30 - 7:30 pm at Valor Brewpub in DC.
Walking Together, a Retreat for Warriors & Caregivers
Walking Together, a Retreat for Warriors and Caregivers is open to all veterans, active duty and reserve military, spouses, and caregivers. During the walk participants will reflect on spiritual and personal life journeys. Saturday, March 30 from 9:30am - 2:00pm in Washington DC. This workshop will be led by Susan Mitchell, a member of the Ministry team and a lay chaplain who previously led our veterans' writing workshops on the Lament Psalms during the Spring and Fall of 2018. Registration is required.
Continuum of Care for Justice-Involved Veterans in DC
This event will feature a panel of local agency representatives who will provide an overview of available resources along the continuum of care for veterans who are involved in the District's criminal justice system. Tuesday, March 26 from 2:30-4:00 PM. Registration is required.
Veteran Women Government Contracting Symposium
Join the Women Veteran Chamber of Commerce for the 1st Annual Veteran Women Government Contracting Symposium on Tuesday, March 26 from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm in Lanham, MD. Keynote Presenter: Laurie is President of the veteran, woman owned business, Civility Management Solutions in Greenbelt, MD. Registration is required.
Corporate Gray Military Friendly Job Fair
Friday, March 29th at the Army Navy Country Club from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM. Employer Panel Discussion at 8AM. Meet face-to-face with dozens of employers - small businesses, large businesses and government agencies. Visit the Corporate Gray website for a list of participating employers. This event is designed especially for transitioning and former military and family members seeking employment. Pre-registration recommended.