This is a public listing of submitted events & resources, maintained as a nonprofit project of NYC Veterans Alliance. Looking for resources or help? See Veterans Mutual Aid - NYC Metro.
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Thursday, October 28, 2021 at 01:00 PM
online in New York, NYAmazon Military Veteran Hiring Webinar
Amazon will host a Military Veteran Hiring Webinar on Thursday, October 28, 1pm.
Jump-start your post-military career with a company that values your service and invests in your future. Whether you are still active in military duties and looking for transitional job development programs, a student veteran aiming to supplement your education, or a military spouse searching for flexible and convenient work schedules–we offer a wide range of immediate opportunities to fit your needs.
Amazon is hiring transitioning military members, veterans, reservists, National Guard members, military spouses, and military dependents 18 years and older. Your experience can lead to career growth opportunities at Amazon.
Amazon part-time and full-time roles are uniquely positioned to support you no matter where you might be in your career or military transition. Your experience can lead to career growth opportunities at Amazon, so join us today to embrace what's next.
Full-time employees receive benefits – for them and their family – on Day 1.
At Amazon, thousands of veterans and military spouses are driving innovation and raising the bar on the customer experience. Each day, they apply their knowledge, skills, and leadership abilities in a wide variety of careers around the world on behalf of our customers. Together, we are building the future one innovative product, service, and idea at a time. Redefining what’s possible isn’t easy. Are you ready?
Amazon staff will be presenting how they can help you get started with them.
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Thursday, October 28, 2021 at 03:00 PM
online in New York, NYIntrepid Adventures: Spooky Space
The Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum presents a virtual learning opportunity "High Flying Design" on Thursday, October 14, 3-4pm (Eastern Time) for children ages 5-15. Witches and spiders and ghosts… in space! Find out what eerie creatures lurk in the night sky as we explore the astronomical origins of Halloween and share a few haunting tales of unexplained phenomena witnessed by astronauts!
An Intrepid Museum educator will engage families online each Thursday at 3:00pm (Eastern Time), exploring themes is history, science and ingenuity. The Museum requests that adults participate in the program with their children. Programs run between 45 minutes and one hour. Advance registration for this drop-in online program is required to receive Zoom information and print-at-home materials when necessary.
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Thursday, October 28, 2021 at 03:00 PM
online in New York, NYHarlem Vet Center Post 9/11 Veterans Virtual Meeting
The Harlem Vet Center will hold a virtual meeting for post 9/11 veterans on Thursday, October 28, 3-4pm (Eastern Time). The goal of this meeting is to build relationships with fellow veterans, meet professional health counselors, and find comfort and meeting from each participant's military service.
For post 9/11 veterans, their time in service is defined by the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Given the abrupt and inconclusive withdrawals, these can be difficult and isolating times for these veterans. Camaraderie is the hallmark of military service and veterans can find strength in each other. Join this virtual group to lend strength to and find strength in fellow post 9/11 veterans.
For more information and to register, contact Richard Cartagena at [email protected]
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Thursday, October 28, 2021 at 03:00 PM
online in New York, NYVirtual College Fair for Active Duty Service Members & Veterans
Columbia University's Center for Veteran Transition and Integration will host a Virtual College Fair for Active Duty Service Members & Veterans on Thursday, October 28, 3-5pm (Eastern Time).
The fair will facilitate direct, live conversations between prospective students interested in pursuing an undergraduate degree and school admissions representatives at 2- and 4-year institutions across the country.
To register, go to veterans.columbia.edu/cvti_fair.
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Tuesday, November 02, 2021 at 01:00 PM
online in New York, NYHarlem Vet Center Vietnam Veterans Virtual Meeting
The Harlem Vet Center will hold a virtual meeting for Vietnam veterans on Tuesday, November 2, 1-2pm (Eastern Time). The goal of this meeting is to build relationships with fellow veterans, meet professional health counselors, and find comfort and meeting from each participant's military service.
Our time in service is not only defined by active duty, but by our life experiences since. Recent events can make these increasingly difficult and isolating times for all of us. But like our service, we are never alone. Camaraderie is the hallmark of our military experience and through each other we find strength. Join this virtual group to lend strength to and find strength in fellow Vietnam veterans.
For more information and to register, contact Amy Margratten at [email protected]
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Thursday, November 04, 2021 at 03:00 PM
online in New York, NYHarlem Vet Center Post 9/11 Veterans Virtual Meeting
The Harlem Vet Center will hold a virtual meeting for post 9/11 veterans on Thursday, November 4, 3-4pm (Eastern Time). The goal of this meeting is to build relationships with fellow veterans, meet professional health counselors, and find comfort and meeting from each participant's military service.
For post 9/11 veterans, their time in service is defined by the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Given the abrupt and inconclusive withdrawals, these can be difficult and isolating times for these veterans. Camaraderie is the hallmark of military service and veterans can find strength in each other. Join this virtual group to lend strength to and find strength in fellow post 9/11 veterans.
For more information and to register, contact Richard Cartagena at [email protected]
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Friday, November 05, 2021 at 09:00 PM
online in New York, NYViT Fall 2021 Gala: Vets 2.0 Beyond the Transition
VetsinTech will host their 2021 Fall Gala: Vets 2.0 Beyond the Transition on Friday November 5, 9:00-10:30pm (Eastern Time).
This event is a global broadcast and fundraiser in honor of Veterans' Day.
What they've got in store:
An impressive lineup of Military leaders and Veterans.
Special appearances and cameos by celebrities including: Walker Hayes, Gary Levox (Rascal Flatts), Daymond John, Chris Mann and more to be announced!
Interactive Game Show - "VetsinTech Hollywood Squares: Battle of the Branches" that pits different branches of the military against each other in a friendly trivia contest.
Pre-Gala Silent Auction and Live Auction with great items and experiences to bid on.
"Dine while you watch" option with food and local delivery.
Who's attending:
This year's broadcast they'll have an incredible community tuning in from around the country:
Transitioning Veterans and military families
Veteran employees at technology organizations
Military, policy, and corporate leaders
They can't wait to bring fun to veterans, their families, and those celebrating Veterans Day around the country.
For more information, contact VetsinTech here.
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Sunday, November 07, 2021 at 01:00 PM
online in New York, NYHarlem Vet Center Vietnam Veterans Virtual Meeting
The Harlem Vet Center will hold a virtual meeting for Vietnam veterans on Tuesday, November 30, 1-2pm (Eastern Time). The goal of this meeting is to build relationships with fellow veterans, meet professional health counselors, and find comfort and meeting from each participant's military service.
Our time in service is not only defined by active duty, but by our life experiences since. Recent events can make these increasingly difficult and isolating times for all of us. But like our service, we are never alone. Camaraderie is the hallmark of our military experience and through each other we find strength. Join this virtual group to lend strength to and find strength in fellow Vietnam veterans.
For more information and to register, contact Amy Margratten at [email protected]
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Tuesday, November 09, 2021 at 01:00 PM
online in New York, NYHarlem Vet Center Vietnam Veterans Virtual Meeting
The Harlem Vet Center will hold a virtual meeting for Vietnam veterans on Tuesday, November 9, 1-2pm (Eastern Time). The goal of this meeting is to build relationships with fellow veterans, meet professional health counselors, and find comfort and meeting from each participant's military service.
Our time in service is not only defined by active duty, but by our life experiences since. Recent events can make these increasingly difficult and isolating times for all of us. But like our service, we are never alone. Camaraderie is the hallmark of our military experience and through each other we find strength. Join this virtual group to lend strength to and find strength in fellow Vietnam veterans.
For more information and to register, contact Amy Margratten at [email protected]
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Wednesday, November 10, 2021 at 04:30 PM
online in New York, NYHiring Our Heroes #DiscoverTheTalent Virtual Orientation
Hiring Our Heroes will hold a #DiscoverTheTalent Virtual Orientation on Wednesday, November 10, 4:30-5:30pm (Eastern Time).
Hiring our Heroes has launched an exciting initiative, #DiscoverTheTalent, which engages employers to increase economic opportunity for the military spouse community. The initiative encourages businesses to support this demographic by aligning their business as a military spouse-friendly employer and later sharing their success. Employers around the world can join this initiative. Employers who register for the #DiscoverTheTalent Orientation will have the opportunity to learn more about Hiring Our Heroes Programs, like their Military Spouse Economic Empowerment Zones (MSEEZ) and Military Spouse Professional Networks (MSPN). Employers will also learn how to connect with military spouses, and how to position their company/organization as a military spouse-friendly employer in order to discover the talent in communities everywhere!