Discover the employers registered to attend the career fair to be held July 13, 2022, hosted by the American Legion, Texas Veterans Commission and Texas Workforce Commission.
Employers registered for this event as of June 23, 2022 can be found at:
July 13 Career Fair List of Companies (as of 6-23-22) (1)
Job seeking veterans and employers interested in attending may register at July 13 Career Fair.
Military Spouse Appreciation Days honor 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 troops during mission, deployment, reintegration and reset. The commitment and support spouses provide help keep our country strong ...
Continue ReadingA widow in Corpus Christi initially denied Dependent Indemnity Compensation (D.I.C.) due to the suicide of her husband has now been awarded over $2,099 monthly D.I.C. The award was earned with the assistance of Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) Claims Benefits Advisor (CBA) and Navy veteran Santos “Mo” Molina.
“He carried the responsibility, professionalism, compassion and understanding to a case that needed it. His tenacity and availability gave this widow and her family HOPE!” said Mary Donovan, a friend of the widow.
The 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 ...
Continue ReadingOver 250 veterans connected with benefits and services at outreach and engagement events held in Fort Stockton and Horizon City on December 6, 7, 9 and 10, 2021. Getting DD214s, assistance with Claims, health care and housing were among the benefits and services offered. Also available were mental wellness resources, on-the-spot flu shots, emergency financial assistance and many local and statewide services.
The Joint Base San Antonio (JBSA) Workforce & Transition Alliance is a group of organizations building relationships among government, non- government agencies, veteran non-profit organizations and employer partners.
“We share and sync employment, education, entrepreneurship, credentialing, and holistic wellness information to better serve transitioning service members, veterans, military spouses and dependents,” said Laurie Pimentel-Johnson, Army veteran and Texas Veterans Commission (TVC), Veterans Employment Services (VES), South Texas District Outreach Coordinator.
The Alliance meets weekly to sync and share information amongst the group ...
Continue ReadingIn just six months, September 2020 through February 2021, the Military Veteran Peer Network (MVPN) served 34,789 veterans or veteran family members; plus, MVPN engaged with 6,720 justice-involved veterans. Additionally, MVPN conducted 196 training events; and trained 642 Texans in Basic Military Cultural Competency Training and Suicide Prevention Training.
“The steadfast commitment of our Military Veteran Peer Network (MVPN) Peer Service Coordinators and Peer Volunteers to serving Texas service members, veterans, and their families during this unprecedented time is self-evident,” said ...
Continue ReadingQuick Reaction Force: Removing Barriers is a veterans benefits fair held virtually and quarterly in the Lower Rio Grande Valley. It connects veterans and their families with participating community-based service providers. Services include employment, education, health care, child care, tuition assistance, utility and housing assistance and mental well being counseling for veterans, their families and surviving spouses. At the event, organizations interact with attendees to provide eligibility criteria, answer questions and set appointments.
Participating community organizations and government agencies have included: ...
Continue ReadingTexas Veterans Commission (TVC) Women Veterans Program Manager Dr. Krystle Matthews, Ed.D, HRD, has been honored as a 2020 Outstanding Woman in Texas Government by the Texas Governor’s Commission for Women. A letter from Governor Greg Abbott announcing the award cited Matthews’ community involvement at the Texas Veterans Commission as well as her dedication and service to the state and to Texans. The Governor publicly announced the award on April 7.
An Army veteran, Matthews supervises the TVC team of ...
Continue ReadingWhen Don Parrot saw an opening on the City of El Paso’s Veterans Affairs Advisory Committee, he saw it as an opportunity to collaborate on a larger scale to improve services for veterans.
“By serving in the community, TVC staff can have their finger on the pulse, of what is going on and what needs to happen,” said Parrot. “The committee provides me with insight into the issues that veterans face and there is so much knowledge on the committee. As ...
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