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28 February 2022
Resources for Veterans and Military Family Members
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Important Dates and Events
· February 28 - Half OFF Ice Skating for Military and First Responders at Color Burst Park in Merriweather. Details
· March 1st - Voices of Women Veterans, 4pm EST. Join Combined Arms, Minority Veterans of America, Iraq & Afghanistan Veterans of America, The Mission Continues and Foundation for Women Warriors for a panel discussion with Women Veterans about their experiences in service and transitioning out through the lens of different service eras: Vietnam, Gulf War & Post 9/11.
· March 2 - Unsung Heroes Special Screening, 6:30pm (PT). Join Foundation for Women Warriors for a special online screening of Unsung Heroes: The Story of America’s Female Patriots. This documentary highlights the heroic sacrifices of women that served in the American military. Every woman that has ever served has volunteered to do so, but their profound accomplishments have been largely ignored.
· March 4 (and last Friday of the month moving forward) – Crochet and Knit group to benefit Made With Love initiative. 5:30-7:30pm at So Original Yard Shop in 6655 Dobbin Rd. Columbia, MD
· March 8 – Howard County Veterans Collaborative, 9:30-10:30am. In partnership with ServingTogether, the Howard County Office of Veteran and Military Families, The Howard County Health Department, and NAMI-HC, The Howard County Veterans Collaborative will be an informal, regularly occurring meeting between service providers and community organizations. Join us virtually to share knowledge, celebrate wins, identify gaps, learn together, and build relationships.
· March 8 - Debt Collection, Credit & Your Credit Score, 7pm. Take charge of your credit and credit score by understanding what determines your FICO® score, how you can improve your credit, what your rights are if facing debt collection, and what kind of debt workout scams exist and how to avoid them.
Visit with Dog Tag staff and alumni and learn more about our innovative transition program, what we're looking for in our applicants, and what it's like to be a part of the Dog Tag community.
o Is Entrepreneurship the right choice for you?
o Do you have a business idea but not sure where to start?
o Do you have a business and want to take it to the next level?
o Orientation Session will be held on
o Classes will be held on Wednesday Evenings from 6:00 to 9:00 pm, starting on April 6, 2022, and ending with a Graduation Ceremony on June 1, 2022
o Orientation and all classes will be held at Harford County Economic Development Complex, 2021 Pulaski Highway Havre de Grace, Maryland 21078
o To register for the Orientation Session please complete form found at
o Project Opportunity is an intensive curriculum based 8-week cohort program facilitated by small business professionals and subject matter experts. The program concludes with a formal business pitch.
o Training Includes: Assessing Your Business Idea, Marketing Analysis, Financing and Financial Management, Business Structure and Taxes, Development of a Business Plan
· March 23- May 25, 6-7:30pm (Wednesdays) - HoCo Higher: Accelerator Business Program. A transformative entrepreneur accelerator program in partnership with M&T Bank. The empowering program teaches early-stage and historically under-served entrepreneurs the essentials of business planning, operations, credit building, digital communication, and financial management. Top business mentors, coaches and subject matter experts will lead the intensive 10-week bootcamp at no cost to participants. To apply, please click here.
· March 24 – Applications Open for Heavy Equipment Engineers Apprenticeships - The International Union of Operating Engineers Local 77 (Washington DC, and vicinity) is a building and construction union, which has proudly served Heavy Equipment engineers since 1902.
· April 12 - Baltimore Military Muster, 6:30-8pm at 1399 S Sharp St, Baltimore, MD 21230. The Muster is a bi-monthly, joint effort event where veterans from all eras, active duty military, and the community that supports them are invited to a meetup style get together. Enjoy free food, valuable information, and great company while meeting current and former service members from throughout the area. You'll have the chance to learn from and share information about various organizations and resources that do great work here in the Baltimore veteran space!
· Now - Howard County Fallen Heroes Tribute. To honor Howard County residents who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country, the Office of Veteran and Military Families is proud to announce the creation of the Fallen Heroes Tribute page.
We hope that you will use this form by sharing their stories of valor which will be highlighted on a future webpage. Fallen Heroes Form
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Recurring Events/Programs
· Monday thru Friday - Veteran Virtual Kiosk, 10am-3pm EST. A daily virtual office where you can connect to our employment professionals and get help with MD Workforce Exchange and find out about available resources. Contact Mr. Anthony Butler Sr.
Virtual—https://meet.google.com/awf-yoqx-mmu
Phone—+1 516-268-6742 PIN: 748 066 507 #
· 2nd Thursday of the Month - Veteran Small Business & Entrepreneur Check-In, 3pm EST. A monthly outreach and support event which brings together vet friendly businesses, small business service organizations and aspiring veteran entrepreneurs to share opportunities advice and resources. Contact Mr. Anthony Butler Sr.
Virtual—https://meet.google.com/coi-hmmo-gqy
Phone—+1 385-645-7116 PIN: 158 654 013 #
· Last Thursday of the Month- Veteran Career Club, 11am EST. A monthly outreach and support event which brings together veteran job seekers, career guides, JVSG employment professionals and veteran service organizations to provide job/career options, information on apprenticeships and training opportunities and share tips and techniques for success. Contact Mr. Anthony Butler Sr.
Virtual—https://meet.google.com/nog-aidc-bfv
Phone—+1 316-778-8309 PIN: 237 445 104 #
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Resources
VA’s Geriatrics and Extended Care team is dedicated to helping you and your family caregivers connect with the right resources throughout your health care journey. Talk with a social worker at a VA Medical Center or Community-Based Outpatient Clinic near you.
Looking ahead, the number of Veterans of all ages who are eligible for nursing home care is estimated to expand from about 2 million Veterans now to about 4 million Veterans by 2039. As this population grows, VA remains steadfast in providing the highest levels of care to Veterans in the least restrictive settings, with plans to expand the Home Based Primary Care, Medical Foster Home and Veteran-Directed Care programs to all VA medical centers by the end of fiscal year 2026.
To learn more about services and resources for Veterans and their caregivers, visit www.va.gov/Geriatrics.
Pitch and Mingle Series - Coming in March 2022
Exceeding Sales Goals
Mentoring and Coaching
· Stress Relieving Resources:
· Operation Second Chance Ski Retreats Open Now! OSC helps heroes move on by providing rest, recreation and tranquility for Veterans, First Responders, and their families. Located at Heroes Ridge at Raven Rock, this beautiful 275-acre retreat center is on the Maryland/Pennsylvania border with four cabins (two of which are fully ADA-compliant), a pool, dining hall, recreation center, gym and miles of trails for hiking, ATV and horseback riding. This is a year-round center for those with a 70% VA disability or LEO’s and First Responders injured in the line of duty. Ski retreats are for Veterans, couples and caregivers and are completely FREE. OSC covers all costs.
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Employment Opportunities
· Ft Meade Workforce Development Partnership - Partners: Anne Arundel Workforce Development Corporation (AAWDC) and Howard County Office of Workforce Development (HCOWD)
o Programs and Services
o FREE training, licensing, and certifications to assist transitioning service members, active-duty spouses, and Veterans are available.
o Training Areas
o Hospitality/Customer Service
o IT/Cyber
o Construction
o Transportation
o Healthcare
o Other in demand occupations. Interested jobseekers should inquire about their particular career interest
o Workforce Development Counselor, Amanda Trice, is located at Fort Meade Army Community Service, BLDG 830, as well as available virtually to assist clients.
o Eligibility
o Transitioning Service Members
o Must be stationed at, or assigned to Fort Meade
o Transitioning within 180 days or retiring within 270 days
o Must reside in Maryland
o Started or completed TAP
o Active-Duty Spouses
o Must be married to a service-member that is stationed or assigned to Fort Meade, Naval Academy or other military installation/service within Anne Arundel or Howard County
o Must reside in Maryland
o Must be unemployed or seeking new or better employment
o Veterans
o Must have separated from the Military with an honorable, general, or other than dis-honorable discharge.
o Must be currently unemployed or seeking new or better employment
o Must reside in Anne Arundel or Howard Counties.
o How To Get Started
o Army Transition Assistance Program (TAP), 301-677-9871, usarmy.meade.imcom-atlantic.mbx.soldier-for-life-tap@mail.mil
o Navy TAP or Navy Spouse Employment Assistance Program, 301-677-9014, usff_nsah_cwg6_staff_ffsc_@navy.mil
o and complete an interest form, or send an email to military@aawdc.org
o or email owd@howardcountymd.gov or call 410-290-2620.
· VA for Vets Open Jobs - designed to help Veterans, transitioning service members and military spouses successfully find civilian careers in the Federal government. Click this link to view current openings with Veterans preference.
· ArmyIgnited - is a tailored, intuitive resource that empowers you to achieve your educational goals. Whether you’re at home or abroad, you’ll have unlimited access to educational opportunities, support, and guidance throughout your desired Education Path, Civilian Path, Credential, or Army ROTC scholarship program.
· The Maryland Department of Labor's Veterans Virtual Kiosk is now available to help veterans! This pilot program is a great way to get IMMEDIATE help from our employment professionals for any veteran, eligible spouse or dependent, and even vet caregivers! Visit Monday through Friday between the hours of 1000 hours and 1500 hours (EST) using your internet connected computer, laptop, tablet, or smartphone at meet.google.com/awf-yoqx-mmu. Not connected to the Internet? Call during the same hours to 516-268-6742 PIN: 748 066 507#
· Veterans Conservation Corps (VCC) empowers veterans and s them in conservation service work on public lands. The VCC’s work in State Parks uses veterans’ unique background, diverse job skills and service ethic to address pressing conservation needs on public lands. The focus of the VCC is to develop veterans professionally through training and on the job experience within the Maryland Park Service and the Department of Natural Resources. These are full-time, paid, year-round positions. For more info, contact Ranger Luke Terrell at luke.terrell@maryland.gov or 240-278-5218 or 443-510-9920.
· Boots to Business - B2B is an entrepreneurial education and training program offered by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) as part of the Department of Defense Transition Assistance Program (TAP). The course provides an overview of entrepreneurship and applicable business ownership fundamentals. Active Duty Service members (including National Guard and Reserve), Veterans of all eras, and spouses are eligible to participate.
· Howard and Anne Arundel County Career ReStart program - Traditional job searching is no longer effective. We can teach you how to proactively campaign for jobs, just like politicians do. Through AAWDC’s Career ReStart training you will develop powerful self-marketing tools and implement strategies that promote confidence and courage that result in rapid employment. Military spouses, transitioning service members and veterans are encouraged to apply.
Four 2.5 hour group sessions over 2 weeks
A new step is introduced at each session
Self-paced online assignments that build on what you learned in each session
Successful completers who submit all assignments will receive a stipend
· TALMAR - an agricultural compensated work-therapy program for veterans at TALMAR Horticultural Therapy Center in partnership with the Vocational Programs at MDVA. We are based in Parkville, MD in Cromwell Valley Park. 410-825-2020 | vanessalubiner@talmar.org
· The Veterans Business Outreach Center (VBOC) program is designed to provide entrepreneurial development services such as business training, counseling and resource partner referrals to transitioning service members, veterans, National Guard & Reserve members and military spouses interested in starting or growing a small business. The SBA has 22 organizations participating in this cooperative agreement and serving as Veterans Business Outreach Centers (VBOC). For more info: Coverage: Washington, D.C., Maryland, Delaware, Pennsylvania Address: Maryland Innovation Center, 6751 Columbia Gateway Dr, Suite 500, Columbia, MD 21046 Telephone: (301) 955-6328 Email: scolella@umd.edu
· Veteran Staffing Network - connects veterans and military spouses to employers using a veteran staffing agency model. We work with employers to fill temp-to-perm, contract, and direct-hire positions.
- Columbia, MD
- Full Time - $65,159.00 - $118,273.00 Annually
- Category: Law Enforcement / Communications
- Department: Police
- Professional work serving as the Internal Communications Specialist supporting the Chief of Police and the employees of the Howard County Department of Police. Responsible for internal messaging, promoting positive communications across the agency and related projects as assigned. Note: This position requires that you function as "essential" personnel, meaning that you are expected to work during inclement weather, emergency situations, and on an on-call basis. - Length of hiring process: Hiring process will take 2-4 months. - Steps of the process: For most civilian positions, the process is as follows if advancing through: application, interview, background, selection, etc.
· The Mid-Atlantic Veteran Business Outreach Center has immediate openings for
· RTA Bus Drivers Wanted! - New incentives to recruit and retain bus drivers for the Regional Transportation Agency (RTA), which is facing a driver shortage. To learn more about employment opportunities, please visit RTA’s web page at www.transitRTA.com/employment or email HR@transitrta.com.
· · Veteran Employment Resource Center - Resume-writing tutorials & guidelines specific for military members and veterans, How-to / Instructional videos, Interviewing techniques and best practices guidance and list of career fairs.
· Military Spouse Resource Center - Resume-writing tutorials & guidelines specific for military spouses, How-to / Instructional videos, Interviewing techniques & guidance and a list of career fairs.
· Orion Jones, Disabled Veterans Outreach Program (DVOP) Division of Workforce Development and Adult Learning
· Max Outreach - OutreachCoordinator@maximus.com or by phone at 1-800-274-8582 ext 185
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