“During difficult times the goal of our office is to be a lighthouse in the storm, a place where veterans can turn to and know that they can get a …
Continue ReadingOver the past five years, Hazlewood education benefits use increased by more than 10%. In 2019, it was used by 42,835 individuals, compared to with 38,822 in 2015.
The Hazlewood …
Translating military experience into civilian job matches can be difficult. Experienced coaching in writing resumes and other job search skills is a staple of the Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) …
Continue ReadingTexas Veterans Commission (TVC) Veteran Career Advisor (VCA) Emma Breitbarth was recognized as VA Veteran of the Day and featured in the VA blog VAntange Point on April 26, 2020. …
Continue ReadingFrom March 19 when the Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) Claims Department transitioned to remote service through May 8, Claims has had over 74,000 interactions with veterans. These have been on …
Continue ReadingThe Texas Veterans Commission’s Entrepreneur Program offers the following tips and resources to small businesses to face the challenges brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic and resulting business downturn.
Brainstorm …
After serving 20 years in prison, a Tyler area veteran who had not applied for his benefits was released. He persevered to receive his benefits and transition back into the …
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TEXAS VETERANS COMMISSION
ELISEO “AL” CANTU, JR.
Major, US Army (Retired)
Chairman
May 25, 2020
My Fellow Texans,
Memorial Day is observed on the last …
Veteran Employment Services annually presents Employer Awards to business and organizations demonstrating a strong commitment to employing veterans and for effective veteran employment initiatives. The following businesses and organizations were …
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