Northern Virginia Veteran and Military Family Hiring Expo – Apr 24
Are you a veteran looking for a career? You’ll want to attend this HUGE Veteran Hiring Event in Northern Virginia! There will be SEVERAL employers attending! Hundreds of positions ! Several veteran support organizations will also be in attendance! We highly recommend preregistering, but walk-ins are welcome. Tuesday, April 24th, 2018, from 11:00am - 2:00pm at Hilton Washington Dulles Airport, 13869 Park Center Road, Herndon, VA 20171.
VETOGA Teacher Training – May 23-June 3
VETOGA will be hosting two 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training programs that are specifically for military, veterans, family members and caregivers to become yoga instructors. This teacher training will equip the trainees with the holistic tools and teachings to continue to pass on the healing benefits of yoga back to their veteran communities.
Veterans’ Voices Life and Spirituality After the War
Fellowship, Food and Stories by and for veterans. Come and listen as Veterans and Active Duty Service Members share their stories, focusing on themes of health, wellness, and spirituality after war. Join us for an evening of conversation and connection. Family and friends are welcome. Saturday, April 14th from 6:00-9:00pm.
Second Annual Heroes’ Voices National Veterans Poetry Contest
Submissions are currently being accepted for the Second Annual Heroes' Voices National Veterans Poetry Contest in cooperation with George Mason University through www.heroesvoices.org. The contest is open to all Veterans and original, unpublished poems may be submitted for consideration until April 20, 2018.
DC Hire Vets – Apr 4
In partnership with the DC National Guard (DCNG) and the Mayor’s Office of Veterans Affairs (MOVA), the DC Department of Human Resources (DCHR) will host a veterans' hiring event on Wednesday, April 4, 2018. The event will offer veterans, veterans’ spouse, and transitioning military members the opportunity to participate in professional development workshops and connect with District, state and federal agencies, private-sector companies, and service organizations. The event is FREE, but registration is required. DCHR encourages advanced registration, but same-day at the door registration will be available.
Northern Shenandoah Valley Military Expo – Save the Date: May 14
Northern Shenandoah Valley will be hosting a Military Expo on Monday, May 14 from 11 am - 7 pm at Shenandoah University.
Into the Light Live Events
Hear a story. Tell a story. Change the story. Give an Hour is hosting two live events in conjunction with the film, Into the Light. Join GAH for a Facebook Live event on Tuesday, April 3rd at 12pm EST and for a Twitter Chat on Thursday, April 26th at 1pm EST. "Into the Light focuses on Brendan O’Toole, a former Marine, and his struggle to assimilate back into society after returning from war and Dr. Barbara Van Dahlen, founder and president of Give an Hour, as she comes to the realization that she needs to share her own story."
Veterans Voices: An Evening of Storytelling – Apr 14
Veterans Voices is Back for a Very Special Evening of Storytelling. Please join us for an evening of inspiration, reflection, food and fellowship. Saturday, April 14 from 6-8:30 pm at Knights of Columbus in DC. All are welcome: Veterans, active duty military, military reservists, family, friends -- please join us for this very special evening!
VEI Vetworking Military, Veterans & Spouses
Transitioning from the military to a civilian career is a real challenge, which is why mentoring and community support is crucial to the success of any Veteran hiring effort. The Northern Virginia Technology Council's Veteran Employment Initiative VETWORKING program provides transitioning military members, Veterans including student Veterans, Guard and Reserve and their spouses with a free career transition education and personal growth experience necessary to succeed in gaining civilian employment. April 19th and April 26th. 5:00-8:00 PM for both sessions. Tysons Corner, VA. Registration is required.
Pathfinder Employment Transition Workshop – April 12
USO's Pathfinder will host a Employment Transition Workshop with Lockheed Martin on Thursday, April 12 from 10 am - 2 pm at the USO on Fort Belvoir. For transitioning service members, veterans and military spouses looking for their next opportunity.