Thank you to the anonymous WTOP radio listener who alerted me to the existence of this program, which is designed to help returning veterans find solid jobs within the construction industry:
Go to: http://www.helmetstohardhats.org
Guys and gals, these days workers in the construction trades often make more money than computer programmers or office workers, so if you have any interest in the trades, go for it!
Recent national economic stats also show an uptick in construction activity nationwide, another reason to check into the industry and the opportunities it might have for you now in November-December 2011.
Monday, October 31, 2011
Friday, October 28, 2011
Free Admission for Veterans at Newseum on Veteran's Day Weekend
WTOP radio of Washington, DC reports that on Veteran's Day Weekend, November 11-13, 2011, admission to the Newseum in Washington, DC will be free of charge for veterans.
Free Entrees for Veterans on November 13th at McCormick & Schmick's
According to WTOP radio of Washington, DC, "McCormick & Schmick's will give away free entrees to veterans and active duty members of the military on Sunday, Nov. 13. Reservations are highly recommended."
To repeat: reservations are recommended, so tell them you are a veteran when you reserve your table.
To repeat: reservations are recommended, so tell them you are a veteran when you reserve your table.
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Recovery through Farming: Sounds Odd But it Works
PARADE Magazine recently featured two unique programs to help vets recover from PTSD and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) through agriculture and farm work; it might sound weird but it really works.
If you like to work outside and cultivate crops, animals, and plants, then this therapeutic outlet will let you explore your hobbies and interests and spend time outdoors with other veterans while simultaneously tending to your health:
Farmer-Veteran Coalition
http://www.farmvetco.org
Work Vessels for Veterans
http://www.wvfv.net
The article in PARADE Magazine was published October 16, 2011 if you wish to read the whole story.
If you like to work outside and cultivate crops, animals, and plants, then this therapeutic outlet will let you explore your hobbies and interests and spend time outdoors with other veterans while simultaneously tending to your health:
Farmer-Veteran Coalition
http://www.farmvetco.org
Work Vessels for Veterans
http://www.wvfv.net
The article in PARADE Magazine was published October 16, 2011 if you wish to read the whole story.
How to Register as an SDVOSB with the VA Kit
Downloadable $34.95 kit that explains how to register as a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) in plain English (cuts through all the bureaucratic jargon and gets straight to the point so you don't have to jump around from one website to another to get your company registered; tells you what paperwork you need to have on hand to get registered properly):
http://www.sdvosbcertification.net
Another resource--free of charge help from a guy who has been through this process himself--is online here: www.sdvosbcerthelper.com
Full disclosure on my part: I was one of several people who contributed to the kit mentioned at the top of this post. I am not, however, affiliated with the gentleman who offers the free advice and tips online.
http://www.sdvosbcertification.net
Another resource--free of charge help from a guy who has been through this process himself--is online here: www.sdvosbcerthelper.com
Full disclosure on my part: I was one of several people who contributed to the kit mentioned at the top of this post. I am not, however, affiliated with the gentleman who offers the free advice and tips online.
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Job Opportunities in Montgomery County, MD October 2011
Large-scale recreational, sports, and camping gear company Backcountry.com plans to hire approximately 200 people to staff a fulfillment center coming to Montgomery County, Maryland, reports Virginia Business magazine.
Have experience in military logistics? Then this opportunity might be for you.
For more info: http://www.backcountrycorp.com/corporate/section/2/jobs.html
Have experience in military logistics? Then this opportunity might be for you.
For more info: http://www.backcountrycorp.com/corporate/section/2/jobs.html
Monday, October 10, 2011
Blacksburg VA Federal-Mogul Corp. Hiring in October 2011
Virginia Business magazine reports that Federal-Mogul Corp., which it describes as "powertrain and safety solutions for equipment manufacturers," plans to hire about 50 new people to work at its plant in Blacksburg, VA.
For more information go to:
http://www.federalmogul.com/en/Careers/
For more information go to:
http://www.federalmogul.com/en/Careers/
Friday, October 7, 2011
Rent and Mortgage Help from the Federal Government
The following information and links are from www.usa.gov:
If you need assistance with paying your rent or mortgage, these resources might be able to help:
Rental Assistance - The Department of Housing and Urban Development can assist you with privately owned subsidized housing or public housing.
Mortgage Assistance - The Making Home Affordable program may be able to help you lower your payments or rates, exit a mortgage gracefully, or get help if you lost you job or your home has lost value.
Find more benefits, grants, and financial aid from the government.
If you need assistance with paying your rent or mortgage, these resources might be able to help:
Rental Assistance - The Department of Housing and Urban Development can assist you with privately owned subsidized housing or public housing.
Mortgage Assistance - The Making Home Affordable program may be able to help you lower your payments or rates, exit a mortgage gracefully, or get help if you lost you job or your home has lost value.
Find more benefits, grants, and financial aid from the government.
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