Veteran Eagle Newsletter – June 2015

VetJobs Veteran Eagle (June 2015) www.vetjobs.com The Veteran Eagle is a newsletter for veterans, transitioning military, their family members and friends and supporters of VetJobs. This month’s Veteran Eagle is sponsored by: Drexel University and TECHEXPO Top Secret Contents: 1. Message from the Top 2. Why isn’t the tech boom helping the economy? 3. New … Continue reading Veteran Eagle Newsletter – June 2015

Outreach Specialists / Peer Mentors Needed

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul is seeking veterans for positions as Outreach Specialists and Peer Mentors. Please see the attached documents (SSVDP Outreach Specialist, SSVDP Peer Mentor) for specific job details. For more information, please contact John Mafodda John Mafodda SSVF Program Manager – Pasco Society of St. Vincent de Paul, South Pinellas, Inc. 6321 Grand … Continue reading Outreach Specialists / Peer Mentors Needed

Choice Act – In State Tuition Requirement

The Secretary of the Department of Veteran Affairs announced a blanket waiver to all non-compliant states until December 31, 2015 (granted a waiver). The Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act of 2014 (“Choice Act”) included a provision affecting students using the Post-9/11GI Bill® and Montgomery GI Bill. The law requires the VA to disapprove programs under … Continue reading Choice Act – In State Tuition Requirement

Veterans Alternative

Veterans Alternative aims to serve veterans experiencing post-traumatic stress related to combat and/or military sexual trauma and their families through a resiliency & strength-based program utilizing proven alternative therapies. To find out more, click here.

VMET

Verification of Military Experience and Training (VMET) The VMET Document, DD Form 2586, helps Servicemembers verify previous experience and training to potential employers, negotiate credits at schools, and obtain certificates or licenses. VMET documents are available only through each military branch’s support office and are intended for service members who have at least 6 months of … Continue reading VMET

Memorial Day at Largo Central Park

SVA Largo Park

The St. Petersburg College/Gibbs Campus Student Veterans Association participated in this year’s Memorial Day Event at Largo Central Park along with the American Legion Post 119, the Largo Police Department and the Largo Fire Department. SVA members were in attendance along with U.S. Representative David Jolly, who was also the keynote speaker at the event.