This conference will discuss moral and soul injury, exposure fatigue, inhumanity strain, on-off duty adjustment, paths to healing and have a firsthand accounts panel. There are 3 tracks:

• Operators: Law Enforcement, Fire/Rescue, Military, EMS, Corrections, Dispatchers, Security, FBI, Allied Professionals
• Providers (CEs provided): Psychologists, Psychiatrists, Masters Level Therapists, Chaplains, NPs, VTC Judges, Interns
• Family Members and Community Service Organizations

Bearing the Burden Event Registration

The next Veterans Council of Duval County meeting will be on Tuesday, October 15th, 2019. The meeting will be held at American Legion Post 137 at 7:00 P.M.

Homeless and At-Risk Veterans invited to attend. The Resource Fair provides Homeless Veterans with a safe haven so that they may receive dental and healthcare screenings, food/clothing, haircuts, disability claims assistance, supportive services, and other various types of counseling (mental health, substance abuse, and military sexual trauma).

All Veterans invited to attend. The Homeless Veterans Job Fair is being held Friday, October 11, 2019. This event is a great opportunity for veterans, active duty and transitioning military, reservist, and retired military to connect with employers who are committed to supporting and employing veterans.
 

The Job Fair Prep Day is being held Thursday, October 10, 2019. Prepare for Friday's Job Fair with resume assistance, interview preparation and work clothes.

There will be a Farm Share Food Distribution at the VA Vet Center on October 8th. This event is free and open to the public until supplies last. Please bring bags or containers to help carry multiple bags of food. 

The City of Jacksonville Military Affairs and Veterans Department in partnership with the Jacksonville Public Library will be at the Charles Webb Wesconnett Library on the second Tuesday of each month from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Veterans can come speak with a Veteran Service Officer (VSO) at this local library with no appointment necessary!

Operation New Uniform Graduation is an informal morning where our ONU veterans share their experiences from the program. Our guests, often successfully transitioned veterans and professionals committed to the success of veterans, join our ONU graduates as they discuss the experiences they have had, challenges they have overcome, and what they are doing now.

This is a great opportunity to connect with others in the community as well as see if graduates would be a good fit for any opportunities available in your company.

Operation New Uniform Class 32 Registration

Active Duty, Veterans, Military Spouses and their business partners are invited to attend an informative one-day workshop on "Starting a Franchise Business". This workshop will cover how to determine if a franchise business is right for you; how to fund a business; and more. Plus, enjoy a panel discussion from successful franchisees who will answer attendee questions. This workshop is offered for free due to the generosity of Army Veteran Robert Jacoby. Breakfast, lunch, parking and the "Your Career 2.0" book are included.

Entrepreneurship Training for Veterans Registration

HBI, a national leader for career training in the building industry, is providing SkillBridge-approved training, certification and placement in the construction industry. Take advantage of a 12-week, no-cost construction industry training, certification and job placement through a new program in the Jacksonville, FL area. This program is open to active duty military (within 180 days of separation). Spouses and local veterans are also eligible.