Veterans and active duty military are invited to show appreciation to their spouses on Military Spouse Appreciation Day, May 8, 2023 in Texas.
Military Spouse Appreciation Day honors the contributions, support and sacrifices made by the spouses of active duty military and veterans. America’s military spouses are the backbone of the families who support our ...
Continue Reading“One of the main causes of recidivism among Justice Involved Veterans (JIV), is the fact that many experience unemployment or low income,” said Ron Abrams, Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) Employment Services North Texas District Outreach Coordinator and U.S. Army veteran.
To improve that situation, working directly with veterans who ...
Continue ReadingTexas Veterans Commission (TVC) Veteran Education Services initiatives and accomplishments were presented to Texas Association of Collegiate Veteran Program Officials (TACVPO) by TVC Chairwoman and U.S. Navy veteran Laura Koerner at the TACVPO Conference, held March 28, 2023 in San Antonio.
TVC works with colleges and universities to help veterans use the education benefits they have earned. Further, TVC encourages institutions to create an environment, programs and facilities that foster overall veteran well-being, a sense of belonging and encourages their academic ...
Continue ReadingClosing Claims cases that were in limbo, helping veterans receive hundreds of thousands of dollars in awards, assisting with health care issues and handling Military Sexual Trauma cases make Garry Murphy “A one-man monetary award winning and life improvement making person out in Medina County,” said Mike Jaeger, Texas Veterans Commission’s Claims Department Southwest District Manager and Army veteran.
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The new Raising the Flag employment program prepares job seekers with workshops such as resume writing and interview skills. Then, it provides the opportunity to put those to use with quarterly job and career fairs. Raising the Flag employment events are available to veterans, active duty and transitioning military and their spouses.
Launched in March 2023, three Raising the Flag workshops were held leading up to a job fair on March 30, 2023. Workshops included How to Prepare for Professional Pitch, ...
Continue ReadingVietnam-Era Veteran Eloy Vasquez’s job search ran into a snag this winter when he was asked for proof of his high school education. Though Vasquez could show having GED marked on his DD214, the potential employer required physical proof such as a diploma or GED certificate.
Vasquez needed employment assistance and was at risk of becoming homeless. He had been working with Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) Veteran Career Advisor Jimmy Lozano since late January 2023. On February 7th Vasquez contacted Lozano ...
Continue ReadingThe 11th day of each month is Buddy Check Day to remind Texas veterans to check in with other veterans. By getting in touch with others, veterans may enjoy comradery, check on each other’s well-being and connect another veteran with a service they can use.
Buddy Check can be ...
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