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Justice Involved Veteran finds freedom through Veteran Treatment Court

A justice involved veteran in the El Paso area, Mr. Llamas, was found in violation of his probation, jailed and facing losing his freedom as well as his family. Then, members of the El Paso County Veterans Treatment Court (VTC) approached Llamas. They spoke with a down-and-out Llamas about participating in the program.

“I told Mr. Llamas that we could help him, but he had to help himself first. I told him that he had to start making different choices and ...

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FVA News, Mental Health, News & Events

Off-Base Transition Training Roadshow reaches rural areas

The Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) West Texas Veterans Employment Services (VES) team decided it was time to take Off-Base Transition Training (OBTT) from the big city and out to reach veterans in smaller towns.

The OBTT program consists of a series of employment-oriented workshops that were developed by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL). The workshops are designed to assist U.S. military veterans in their efforts to reestablish themselves in civilian employment after separating from active military duty. OBTT workshops are ...

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Employment, News & Events

New, veteran owned Bay Area Brewing Company serves Rockport family style

It’s the newest business to open in Rockport; and, it’s veteran owned. The Bay Area Brewing Company is “Rockport’s first family friendly nano craft brewery,” said Diedra Amaya, co-founder and Navy veteran. “It’s a veteran-owned family haven. Our family-friendly space offers relaxation, board games, and a dedicated play area for kids.” The beverages available offer something for everyone in the family including craft beers, ciders, local wines, and craft sodas.

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Entrepreneurs, News & Events

From GI Bill® user to university veteran services director

Veteran education generally brings to mind the GI Bill®* and Texas’s Hazlewood education benefits being used to attend college. There’s more to veteran education than just using these benefits to attend classes and programs. Universities, their courses and programs must be approved and certified for veteran education benefits use. Students must also be certified with the VA, so they can use their education benefits to pursue higher education. There are also rules about how those benefits can be used.

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Education, News & Events

Improvement courses, veteran community connectivity land veteran in desired career

Veteran Jameson Miller is an example of how taking courses and programs to further one’s-self, plus the connectivity of the veteran community, can overcome barriers to employment. Plus, to find work in the career one is interested in.

It all began with Miller, pictured, being in the case management program U&I Spread the Light, a nonprofit organization offering veteran support services ...

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Employment, News & Events

Service beyond Veteran Career Advisor duties to improve veteran livelihoods earns Dennis Aaron the TVC Excellence Award

TVC Veteran Career Advisor (VCA) and Army veteran Dennis Aaron is committed to helping veterans find jobs. He works with them to hone job search skills and in getting interviews. He listens to their disappointment when interviews don’t land jobs. Beyond the responsibilities of his own work, he serves on the advisory board of the Denton County Veterans Coalition and collaborates with a multitude of organizations in his area to improve supportive services.

“Because of his community leadership, Aaron is extremely ...

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Employment, News & Events

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