Homelessness is a serious issue in the United States. Contrary to common perception, only 12 percent of America’s homeless people are veterans. Nonetheless, 49,933 of our service men and women are tonight without a safe place to sleep. And yes, I did say women: 8 % of homeless veterans are women.
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Join the Women Veterans Conference
What are you doing January 7? We have plans for you… Join us for the day-long Women Veteran’s Conference to connect with national employers and non-profit organizations that provide valuable resources such as healthcare, education and career resources to women veterans.
Dept. of Labor Grants $5 Mil to Homeless Vets
Department of Labor awards more than $5 million in job training grants to help 1,900 homeless women veterans, veterans with families WASHINGTON – The Department of Labor’s Veterans’ Employment and Training Service today announced the award of 22 grants, totaling more than $5 million, to provide about 1,900 homeless female veterans and veterans with families […]
2013 CalVet Women Veterans Conference
In partnership with Walmart and the VetFund Foundation, the California Department of Veterans Affairs will host the Women Veterans Leadership Conference on September 25-27, 2013 at the Mission Valley Marriot Hotel in San Diego, California .
Dept. of Labor Grants Help Female Veterans
Grants available from US Labor Department to provide job training, employment services for 1,900 homeless female veterans, veterans with families WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor today announced the availability of up to $5 million to fund 16 or more Homeless Female Veterans and Veterans with Families grants. Approximately 1,900 veterans will receive job […]
Women & Minorities Online Career Fair
The National Labor Exchange Women & Minorities Online Career Fair You’re invited to attend our upcomingOnline Career Fair hosted by DirectEmployers Association and the National Association of State Workforce Agencies (NASWA) exclusively for women & minorities.
Eaton Names New Plant Manager for Kearney Facility
KEARNEY, Neb. Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation today announced that Kris Baldwin has joined the company as plant manager of the Vehicle Group’s automotive valvetrain facility in Kearney, Nebraska . Baldwin will oversee all production, safety and environmental aspects at Kearney .
Call of Duty Endowment Supports Women Veterans
Business and Professional Women’s Foundation Receives $100,000 to Assist Women Veterans Move to Civilian Careers Call of Duty Endowment Presents Check before Miami Dolphins Game Washington, DC – During a pre-game tailgate event at the December 4, 2011 Miami Dolphins NFL game in Miami,FL, Business and Professional Women’s (BPW) Foundation CEO Deborah L. Frett accepted a $100,000 […]
Military Spouses Can Now Register for Free Webinar Offered by Bryant & Stratton College Online
September 14th webinar will provide tips and resources to help military spouses successfully juggle work, family and education BUFFALO, NY (September 07, 2011) – Bryant & Stratton College Online announced today that it will be hosting a free webinar for military spouses interested in learning tips and tools related to balancing work and family responsibilities […]