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There are several challenges that limit the ability of transitioning military, veterans, and military spouses to connect and engage with civilian employers. Some challenges relate to simple resources (from employer manpower, travel budgets, and ability to get to all the transition sites to...

This panel will raise the awareness to the needs, challenges and the importance of employment initiatives for military caregivers. A collaborative approach between organizations is necessary in addressing military spouse and caregiver employment issues. Panel members will present current e...

It began in 2011 as the 100,000 Jobs Mission with 11 leading companies committed to hiring 100,000 veterans by 2020. Since then, the coalition has evolved to 200+ leading member companies that represent virtually every industry in the United States economy. The coalition has been renamed t...

Want to hear first hand how states and Federal partners are working together to ensure Transitioning Service Members know American Job Centers are not just unemployment offices? You will hear how “Team Bliss” and “Team Bragg” are doing just that, and learn about Iowa’s success partnering w...

This panel will raise the awareness to the needs, challenges and the importance of employment initiatives for military caregivers. A collaborative approach between organizations is necessary in addressing military spouse and caregiver employment issues. Panel members will present current e...

Get rid of any stereotypes you have about American Indians from bad Hollywood movies and television, and learn how you can grow your understanding of American Indian/Alaska Native Veteran cultures and traditions. There are over 570 tribes in the United States, and all of them have their ow...

This Microsoft training fast tracks veterans into sweet tech careers! In partnership with Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and Saint Martin’s University, Microsoft’s Software and Systems Academy prepares service members for a new career post service in the IT industry. Training is avai...

Representatives from Management Concepts, who operate the National Veterans Training Institute, have developed several new courses and products in the past year to better equip state-funded staff to serve Veterans, Transitioning Service Members and military spouses. Come to this session to...

Moderator: David Douglass*, Veterans Program Support Specialist, Indiana Department of Workforce Development North Carolina: "What is Priority of Service?" The state of North Carolina has partnered with USDOL VETS to make sure Veterans are receiving precedence over non-covered persons in...

American Indians and Alaska Natives have a long and proud tradition of service in the United States military, and serve in far greater numbers than other population groups. They may return home to rural areas and tribal lands where access to employment, training and health care, are not re...