VRAP - Newest Military Education Program - Unemployed Vets Over 35

This is the site for the newest Military Education program. VRAP - Veterans Retraining Assistance Program.

The VRAP offers 12 months of training assistance to Veterans who:
• Are at least 35 but no more than 60 years old
• Are unemployed on the date of application
• Received an other than dishonorable discharge
• Are not be eligible for any other VA education benefit program (e.g.: the Post-9/11 GI Bill, Montgomery GI Bill, Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Assistance)
• Are not in receipt of VA compensation due to unemployability
• Are not enrolled in a federal or state job training program

Please visit http://benefits.va.gov/vow/education.htm for more information.

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VETERAN HIRING FAIR & OPEN HOUSEJUNE 26 - 28

VETERAN HIRING FAIR & OPEN HOUSEJUNE 26 - 28,2012 10:00 AM to 7:00PM Detroit's COBO CenterOne Washington Boulevard Detroit, MI 48226.

More than just a typical Hiring Fair!Onsite interviewsCareer opportunities with federal agencies and private sector employers; Training in federal resume building and learn successful interview techniques; Career coaching; All experience levels and career types welcome.

Veterans from Michigan who need their DD214 can contact MVTF at 517.373.3130

Prepare For Hiring Event Success!Call 1-855-VA4Vets to startworking with a coach today!This event is FREE for Veterans seeking jobs. More than just a typical Open House!This VA hosted event will showcase:Wide variety of innovative services provided to Veterans, including Federal benefits (both financial and health), state, local and faith-based organizations.

Onsite medical exams will be available for eligible Veterans Electronic access to benefits and medical record via eBenefits and MyHealtheVetFind out about Virtual Care (access to medical care through telephonic means) and other cutting edge servicesGetting your questions answered...face to faceThis event is FREE forattendeesCome see what YOUR VA has to offer!

Commanders: This is a unique opportunity for any of your unemployed soldiers. COL (R) Roger Peterman, INARNG Transition Assistance Advisor informed me last week that JFHQ-IN will pay travel expenses for any unemployed Indiana Guardsman who attends this VA national employement confernece. If you have a soldier who would like to attend, pls coordinate with COL Peterman.

Kirk R. White, LTC, FA
Commander, 2-150 Fires Battalion (155T) Indiana Army National Guard
O: 812-855-6191(#">; C: 812-322-2353(#"> "With Faith and Valor"

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Resume Workshop and Career Planning Class - Owen County Public Library - June 13th

Resume Workshop And Career Planning Class:
The Owen County Public Library is fortunate to have Sue Anne Turner-Johnson of the I.U. Kelley School of Business come to the Owen County Public Library for a resume workshop and career planning program.
The class will be held Wednesday, June 13 at 10 a.m. and will last for approximately one hour.

Participants are asked to bring a copy of their current resume, if they have one, on paper, flash drive, or laptop. After the hour long class, Ms.Turner-Johnson will set up individual appointments for additional counseling, where she can help fine-tune your resume, write letters of introduction to prospective employers, and help you develop a career plan.

This class was developed for people at many stages of career development, whether recent high school graduates, currently unemployed, or underemployed in their job. Ms. Turner-Johnson has been providing this counseling to Indiana University students and is knowledgeable regarding many areas of career development.

This is sure to be a well-attended class, so please stop by the library and sign up in the Adult Programming Book, or call 829-3392 and give your name and contact information to Cyndi Currie, or a front desk librarian. There is no charge for the class.

Margaret L. Amos
Family Assistance Specialist
Military Personnel Services Corporation - Contractor Indiana National Guard Family Programs
2000 Highway 54 East
Linton, IN 47441
317-502-9899 Cell
812-847-9894 x 8 Office
812-847-3305 Fax
margaret.amos@us.army.mil

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