Attend the Employing U.S. Vets Conference on September 24, 7:30am-6pm. The event – co-hosted by VETS Indexes and the Military Times – will include discussions of best practices and challenges related to veteran employment, recognition of companies going above and beyond for vets and their families and lots of opportunities to network.

More troops than ever are transitioning from the military and seeking civilian careers. There are about 27 million people in the military-connected community, including active duty personnel, reservists, military families and veterans. This vast talent pool represents significant opportunities for organizations looking to hire qualified and hard-working employees and has become an integral segment of the Human Capital portion of the Social pillar within Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG). But to take advantage, companies need to know their stuff.

This one-day, annual event features dynamic speakers and panel discussions with nationally recognized employers distinguished for strong track records in veterans’ employment. Military Times reporters and editors will help lead the discussions. Their experts will explore cutting-edge topics such as:

• Successful Veteran Hiring
• New Careers Post-Service
• Creating a Strong Veteran Culture
• Retaining Veterans
• Team-building and Leadership Skills of Veterans
• Veterans’ Technical Skills
• Supporting Employees in the National Guard or Reserves
• Veteran Employee Resource Groups
• Military Spouse and Family Support
• How Veterans Fill a Unique Space within Diversity and Inclusion
• Resolving Barriers to Employment

The conference is designed to offer attendees actionable tools and information to establish and build upon veteran initiatives. It will also provide a great opportunity to network with peers from leading companies.

Register here. The event is designed for employers who want to hire veterans, but veterans are welcome to attend.

Click here for additional information.

*Check with organizer*

The United States Coast Guard, Sector New York hosts the 2020 Military Job Fair on April 22, 10am-2pm. The event is open to all Active Duty and Reserve military personnel, veterans, spouses, and dependents.

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The Queens County Council Veterans of Foreign Wars celebrates their 100th Anniversary Testimonial Ball on March 29, 2:30-6:30pm. The Testimonial has been a long standing tradition of honoring those whom have served in America’s wars and have come home to continue serving our communities as members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States. Email to purchase individual or group tickets. Tickets are $65 per person.

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American Legion Dorie Miller 213 Auxiliary hosts a Women's Summit "Stories of Overcoming the Unexpected," on March 28, 11am-3pm. The event is open to women veterans, military spouses, women in the community, teenage women, and young adult women. $10 donation - lunch is included.

Contact Norvo Hall to RSVP.

www.doriemillerpost213.org

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Learn about volunteer opportunities with the American Red Cross and other NYC based non-profits at the American Red Cross Volunteer Fair on April 1, 12-4pm. If you have been looking for an opportunity to network with different non-profit organizations and have been wanting to learn about how you can give back to your community, then come to their second annual Volunteer Fair!

Register here.

Non profits that want to participate may reserve tables here.

*Check with organizer*

A partnership of WeWork and Bunker Labs, Veterans in Residence is a six-month startup incubator and leadership program that provides veteran and military family member entrepreneurs the community, business support, and workspace to help launch and grow their businesses.

*Check with organizer*

Applications for the Summer 2020 Arts in the Armed Forces Student Veteran Internship Program are open through April 1. 

Join Backpacks For Life for their 5th Annual Golf Outing on July 27, 9am. Enjoy a day filled with on-course activities including black jack and corn hole while playing on one of New Jersey’s premiere courses. Kick off the day with their favorite Veteran Owned Businesses! Enjoy coffee from Black 6 Coffee, cigars from The Mobile Cigar Lounge and beer from Backward Flag Brewing Co. Head out onto the course for a full day of golf with fun activities and prizes along the way. Finish the day at the cocktail hour, silent auction, and full dinner plus their infamous Helicopter Ball Drop.

9am Registration & Brunch 

11am Tee Time 

5pm Cocktail Hour & Dinner Reception

Click here to register or donate.

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The New York Military Affairs Symposium hosts Civil War Logistics: A Study of Military Transportation on June 12, at 7-8:45pm. Led by Earl J. Hess, Stewart W. McClelland Chair in History, Lincoln Memorial University, Harrogate, Tenn.

NYMAS talks are free and open to the public. No RSVP required. NYMAS is supported in part by a grant from the New York Council for the Humanities.

nymas.org