NYC Department of Veterans Services hosts the 2020 Partner Convening on February 6, 10am-3pm. 

They are convening community partners, including city, state, and federal agencies, veteran service organizations, advocates, and supporters to discuss their 2020 strategic plan and vision for supporting veterans and their families in the future.

They plan to explore new ways to collaborate with their partners to best address the needs of the veteran community. The event will include breakout sessions focusing on: Methods of Engagement, Service Gaps, and Community Needs.

A light lunch will be served.

RSVP here.

The FourBlock Career Readiness Program is a semester-long, university-accredited program that provides the professional development, career exploration, and network that today’s generation of veterans need to be competitive for great careers. It is offered at no cost to veterans.

The program is offered twice a year in major metropolitan cities across the country during each fall and spring academic semester. Veterans join a cohort and meet once a week for ten weeks to receive over thirty hours of in-person lectures, networking events, and practical application. Furthermore, one-on-one mentorship is provided to each veteran in order to address personal transition and career search strategies.

City & State’s Diversity Summit on February 20, 9am-4pm, will offer industry executives, public sector leaders and academics a full-day conference dedicated to fostering business partnerships between the state and local government, prime contractors and MWBEs. Find out what it takes to thrive in New York’s competitive procurement arena by connecting with key government agencies, prime contractors and state & local representatives at the City & State Diversity Summit.

The Diversity Summit will revolve around connecting government with New York’s SDVOBs, MWBEs and small businesses in New York. They will look to foster business partnerships and provide resources for the best projects and programs available to you. While a lot of the panels highlight MWBEs, SDVOBs will certainly play a large role in the discussions for each panel. J. Phillip Thompson, NYC Deputy Mayor for Strategic Initiatives, is the keynote who will be highlighting the best ways to take advantage of the opportunities that NYC has.

RSVP here. Use code OURVETERANS for 25% off of all tickets.

Citi Habitats presents a Veterans Reception on February 27, 1-3pm. If you’re interested in a career in Real Estate, Financial Services, becoming an Entrepreneur at Citi Habits, or you just want to network with other veterans and career professionals, attend the event!

Learn about the benefits of developing an entrepreneurial career at Citi Habitats. You'll hear from professionals within the Department of Veterans Affairs, and other keynote speakers who will discuss the ins and outs of real estate, financial services, and recruitment opportunities for our veterans.

Refreshments will be served. RSVP by email to attend.

Be among the milspouse doers and the dreamers who turn ambition into reality, reinvent their purpose, reimagine their communities, and rise to their optimum potential while lifting their village along the way at makeHer: Tribeca, a Milspouse Pop-Up Event on August 7, 6pm - August 9, 2pm.

Gain vital instruction as well as make valuable connections to position your company to access business-building opportunities and achieve higher levels of success at the military's most intimate gathering of emerging and established military spouse entrepreneurs.

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Attend the DAV Recruit Military Veterans Job Fair on March 12, 11am-3pm. All military veterans, transitioning personnel, and spouses are welcome.

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The 5th Annual Stakeholders Awards Breakfast will honor those who have given exemplary service to our veteran community on March 28, 9am-12pm.

Purchase general admission tickets here for $40 and enjoy a special breakfast.

Distinguished Award Honorees include: Passaic County – JTony Vancheri, Paterson Veterans Counsel; Morris County – Jim Cavanaugh, Welcome Home Vets & Assumption Church, Morristown; Sussex County – Bill Robinson, DMAVA, Legion Riders; Essex County – Samantha Washington, Congressmen Paynes Office; Bergen County – Deborah Visconi, President and Chief Executive Officer, Bergen New Bridge Medical Center; Hudson County – Tony Goodson, Samuel R. Shelton, VFW Post 2294 Jersey City; Union County – Sharon Knight, Union County American Legion Auxiliary; Regional Award – Dan and Katie Misuraca, Red White and Que; Mental Health Services Award - David Cathcart, Secaucus Vet Center; Women Veteran Award - SOSVETS Women Veteran’s Sub Committee Team, In observance of creating a Women Veterans Appreciation Day for the State Of NJ; Somerset / Middlesex / Hunterdon - Detective Ivis Molina - Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office.

The First Time Investor Program offers participants the tools to start down the path towards financial stability. Since 2017, 46 veterans have participated in FTIP, including Vietnam veterans and veterans of the first Gulf War.

Meet and interview with hiring managers at companies ranging from local businesses to Fortune 500 corporations at MilitaryX Brooklyn Veterans Career Fair on April 20, 11am-2pm. In serving your country, you have trained to become these company's greatest assets. This career fair will allow you to learn about the businesses that are hiring and meet them face-to-face. Anyone who served active duty, in the National Guard, or in the Reserves and their spouses are invited to attend.

RSVP here.