This is a public listing of events and information intended for veterans and their family members in the NYC Metro area. Information has been provided by the hosting organization; please contact the respective point of contact for further information. Have an event or announcement to post here? Please send to [email protected], or check out how to post your event at the bottom of the page!
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Monday, February 06, 2023 at 12:00 AM through May 19, 2023
OnlineNPower Cohort Registration
From 2/6 - 5/19 you can apply for NPower's upcoming Cohort in August 2023, a 16 week tuition free Tech Fundamentals program. For more information email [email protected].
NPower
Date/Time: February 6th through May 19th, 2023; Monday-Friday with choice of attending the 9am-1pm EST or 2pm-6pm EST sessions; next session is scheduled for August 2023
Location: Newark NJ - training classes are mostly virtual, 1x month in-person commitment
Apply directly here: https://www.npower.org/apply/tech-fundamentals/
email [email protected] for more information
NPower envisions a future where our domestic technology workforce is diverse, and clear pathways exist for all people regardless of ethnicity, gender, or socio-economic background to succeed in our digital economy. Our 16-week tuition-free Tech Fundamentals program offers technical training, industry-recognized IT certifications, professional development, and social support to help you launch your career in technology. Gain the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to land an entry-level tech position as a desktop analyst, business analyst, junior project manager, and more with one of our many corporate, government or nonprofit employment partners. Prior to receiving job placement assistance, there is a mandatory 16-week training where you will receive the following: exposure to Microsoft, Cisco, AWS and other leading tech; mentoring from senior-level IT professionals; employment readiness workshops; job placement assistance with a wide range of top employers; a full range of ongoing social services and personal development support, and more.
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Tuesday, February 14, 2023 at 06:02 PM through May 10, 2023
ZoomVoices From War - Spring Workshops - REGISTRATION OPEN
From 2/22-5/10 Voices From War will host their Spring Workshops, see dates/days below. For more information contact Kara Krauze, Director, [email protected]
Voices From War - Spring Workshops - REGISTRATION OPEN
Wednesdays (starting FEB 22 thru MAY 10)
Saturdays (starting FEB 25 thru MAY 6)
Virtual (on Zoom)
Registration Link/Registration Contact:
Point of Contact for More Info: Kara Krauze, Director. contact: [email protected]
REGISTER NOW for Voices From War's next season of writing workshops for veterans. Classes start soon!
Details: https://voicesfromwar.org/workshop
Join us (online) this SPRING to explore diverse forms of storytelling (through fiction, memoir, poetry), discuss, and work on your own writing. Each season, we welcome recent veterans and those who served years prior, active duty and family members. Come work on your writing in a supportive veteran-focused community, explore your experiences and others', and enhance your writing skills, whether a new writer, or one revising previous work.
Winter-SPRING REGISTRATION - Now Open
Voices From War has been offering writing workshop for veterans (and family members) and related public events since 2013.
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Monday, March 13, 2023 at 11:00 AM through April 11, 2023
Shubert Theatre in New York, NYBlue Star Families - Broadway Musical
From 3/13 - 4/11 Blue Star Families will have open registration for the chance to win tickets to the Broadway Musical Some Like it Hot! on April 18th at 7pm at the Shubert Theatre. For more information contact Andrea Coakley, [email protected] or click the links below to register for a chance to win.
Broadway Musical
Starts: Mar 13, 2023 11:00 AM (ET)
Ends: Apr 11, 2023 05:00 PM (ET)
Associated with Craig Newmark New York Tri-State Chapter of Blue Star Families
LOCATION
Shubert Theatre
225 West 44th ST
New York, NY 10036
Thanks to our partners at the Theatre Development Fund, Blue Star Families has tickets to the Broadway musical Some Like it Hot! Register for your chance to attend this amazing show on Tuesday, April 18th at 7:00 PM. All registrants must fill out all questions on the registration form to be eligible. Registrants must live in one of the five NYC boroughs to be eligible. Entries will be received until Tuesday, April 11th and winners will be notified on Wednesday, April 12th. Winners must pick up tickets from the Blue Star Family representative at the theatre the night of the show by 6:30pm.Registration Ends Tuesday, April 11, 2023
CONTACT
Andrea Coakley
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Thursday, March 16, 2023 at 09:59 PM through March 31, 2023
OnlineBunker Labs’ Veterans in Residence (ViR) Applications Open - 23B cohort
From Now - 3/31 you can apply for Bunker Labs’ upcoming Veterans in Residence (ViR) Cohort beginning in July 2023, a six-month business incubator. For more information contact Bunker Labs', [email protected]VETERANS IN RESIDENCE APPLICATIONS OPEN UNTIL MARCH 31
Bunker Labs’ flagship program, Veterans in Residence (ViR) has just opened applications for our 23B cohort (which runs from July through December 2023). ViR is for founders and CEOs running companies with up to $150,000 in annual revenue, and that have already organized as a legal business entity (LLC, S-Corp, or C-Corp). If you and your business are ready to grow, apply to ViR today!Veterans in Residence is a peer-facilitated, six-month business incubator that provides veteran and military spouse entrepreneurs a networking community, business skills, and opportunities to help grow and scale their business. -
Friday, March 24, 2023 at 11:09 PM through March 29, 2023
UBS Arena in Elmont , NYAll-Elite Wrestling Opportunity Drawing
From NOW - 3/29 Blue Star Families will have open registration for the chance to win tickets to All-Elite Wrestling on April 5th at 7pm at the UBS Arena in Elmont NY. For more information contact Andrea Coakley, [email protected] or click the links below to register for a chance to win. Registration ends Wednesday, March 29, 2023
All-Elite Wrestling
When: Apr 5, 2023 from 07:00 PM to 10:00 PM (ET)
Associated with Craig Newmark New York Tri-State Chapter of Blue Star Families
LOCATION
UBS Arena
2400 Hempstead Turnpike
Elmont, NY 11003
Blue Star Families is welcoming you, join us for All Elite Wrestling in Long Island!!Register for the opportunity to enjoy tickets to:
All-Elite Wrestling
Wednesday, April 5th at 7:00 PM ET
UBS Arena
2400 Hempstead Turnpike
Elmont, NY 11003
Lucky families will have the opportunity to enjoy tickets to this event. This is an opportunity drawing. All entries must be received by Wednesday, March 29th at 9 AM ET. Families that have received the opportunity will be notified by Thursday, March 30th at 12:00 Noon ET. There is a limit of 6 tickets per family. In your registration, please register for the number of tickets needed for your family.You will be required to send a picture of your family at the event to [email protected] the day after the event. This is to verify that the tickets were used. Not using the tickets subjects the ticket holder to possibly not receiving tickets to future Blue Star Families events. Tickets will be transferred to the phone number/email address provided at registration prior to the event. Good luck!
Registration ends Wednesday, March 29, 2023
CONTACT
Andrea Coakley
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Tuesday, March 28, 2023 at 06:00 PM
Starbucks in Newburgh, NYStarbucks Newburgh Coffee Connect
On 3/28 Blue Star Families will host Coffee Connect at Starbucks in Newburgh from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM EST. For more information contact Andrea Coakley, [email protected]
Starbucks Newburgh Coffee Connect
When: Mar 28, 2023 from 06:00 PM to 08:00 PM (ET)
Associated with Craig Newmark New York Tri-State Chapter of Blue Star Families
LOCATION
Starbucks
1282 NY-300
Newburgh, NY 12550
PLEASE NOTE: The process for signing up for our events has changed. Event registration now happens inside our new Blue Star Neighborhood member platform. The great news is, once you’re registered with us, sign-ups will be quicker and easier! If you have any issues, please CONTACT US.
Coffee Connect at Starbucks!Thursday, March 28th
6:00 - 8:00 PM ET
Newburgh Starbucks Store
1282 NY-300
Newburgh, NY 12550
Come join us for FREE coffee, snacks, and giveaways at Starbucks! Not a military spouse? You can still attend to show your support! We look forward to meeting you and connecting you with your neighbors! Spend time with friends, or make new ones, as we celebrate! Register today to join us.CONTACT
Andrea Coakley
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Wednesday, March 29, 2023 at 05:00 AM
VirtualCoursera Learning to Business Development - Sales Track!
On 3/29 Blue Star Families will host Coursera Learning to Business Development - Sales Track! For more information contact Laura Torres, 760-575-4848, [email protected] or click the link below.
Coursera Learning to Business Development - Sales Track!
When: Mar 29, 2023 from 05:00 AM to 06:00 AM (ET)
Associated with Blue Star Careers CommunityLOCATION
VIRTUALURL: http://bluestar.org/careers-community
LOGIN: Please allow one week, by the end of the week (March 31st) to receive access to Coursera. Instructions will come to you via email.If you do not have access to Coursera, please complete this registration to get access to enroll in over 20 different courses with six specializations to master your business development, sales, and personal fundraising development. Once you submit this request, we will grant you access within a week. If you have any questions, please email [email protected]
**Expect up to a week at the end of the set date of this posting to receive access to the learning portal.
Business Development | Sales Learning HUB!
- Sales Operations/Management - West Virginia University
- Five courses - Sales Strategy
- Business English: Marketing and Sales - Arizona State University
- Design-Led Strategy: Design thinking for business strategy and entrepreneurship - The University of Sydney
- Automating Sales Tasks with Zapier - Coursera Project Network
- Sales Training: Techniques for a Human-Centric Sales Process - HubSpot Academy
CONTACT
Laura Torres
760-575-4848
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Wednesday, March 29, 2023 at 01:00 PM through March 30, 2023
VirtualBlue Star Families13th annual Military Family Lifestyle Survey Virtual Symposium
On 3/29 and 3/30 Blue Star Families will host a two-day virtual symposium about their annual Military Family Lifestyle Survey. For more information contact Blue Star Families, (202) 630-2583 or click the registration link below for more info and any updates to the programming Blue Star Families may make.
Military Family Lifestyle Survey
The Military Family Experience 2023: A Signal in the Field
Highlighting Key Issues for Policy and Program Change
March 29 - 30, 2023
Join us as we explore the results of the 13th annual Military Family Lifestyle Survey. After hearing from over 9,300 military and Veteran-connected family members, we are here to share your stories and explore the findings live.This engaging two-day virtual symposium will feature expert panel discussions on the current issues facing our families, as well as intimate Data Deep Dives so you can learn more about the results from the researchers themselves! With a focus on two critical topics, we will educate and enact change on: Addressing the Recruitment Crisis and Supporting Families.
Register here for updates and to attend the symposium!
Check back often for updates and exciting participant announcements!
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Vet-to-Vet Café - Commemorating National Vietnam War Veterans Day
Dear Veterans and Friends:
You are invited to join us for a special commemoration of National Vietnam War Veterans Day as we welcome an esteemed panel: Jack McManus, President of the Vietnam Veterans of America, Marleen (Molly) Levi, veteran advocate, and founder of the PLG (Pat L. Gualtieri) Veterans Assistance Fund Inc., and Marlene Roll, Veterans of Foreign War (VFW) Women Veterans Chair, and Legislative Chair.
Drafted and enlisted personnel fought in a brutal war and most faced an unwelcome return home. Did you know that some Vietnam veterans had trouble joining the VFW (Veterans of Foreign Wars)? Did you know that over 1,700 New Yorkers lost their lives in the Vietnam War? Please join us as we discuss this history and how it continues to impact the health and wellbeing of Vietnam veterans.
All are welcome to join us for this engaging conversation taking place on Zoom on National Vietnam War Veterans Day, Wednesday, March 29th from 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM. Zoom link below.
Please RSVP to Ashton Stewart [email protected] or call (917) 588-4398.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 29, 2023, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Join Zoom Meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83821939610?pwd=VEwzemFLQ0NPOU50TUhhWWpKNjdXUT09
Meeting ID: 838 2193 9610 Passcode: 945086
+1-646-558-8656 – 862 0394 1820# --*290144# (New York) +1-646-931-3860 – 862 0394 1820# -- *290144# (US)
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Thursday, March 30, 2023 at 02:00 PM
Starbucks in Kingston, NYStarbucks Kingston Coffee Connect
On 3/30 Blue Star Families will host Coffee Connect at Starbucks in Kingston from 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM EST. For more information contact Kristina Walsh, [email protected]
Starbucks Kingston Coffee Connect
When: Mar 30, 2023 from 02:00 PM to 07:00 PM (ET)
Associated with Craig Newmark New York Tri-State Chapter of Blue Star Families
LOCATION
Starbucks
1300 Ulster Ave
Kingston, NY 12401
Coffee Connect at Starbucks!
Thursday, March 30th
2:00 - 7:00 PM ET
Kingston Starbucks Store
1300 Ulster Ave
Kingston, NY 12401
Come join us for FREE coffee, snacks, and giveaways at Starbucks! Not a military spouse? You can still attend to show your support! We look forward to meeting you and connecting you with your neighbors! Spend time with friends, or make new ones, as we celebrate! Register today to join us.CONTACT
Kristina Walsh
[email protected]
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