VyStar Credit Union presents USO Military Appreciation Day at Adventure Landing.

Join the Department of Veterans Affairs for an 8 hour presentation by Department of Veterans Affairs Police and Mental Health specialists. This training aims to improve First Responders engagement with Veterans in crisis, teaches audience about Post Deployment issues combat Veterans may experience upon returning home, focusing on Mental Health, Post Traumatic Stress (PTSD) and Suicide Prevention This training also provides an opportunity to connect First Responders who are Veterans themselves.
 
Program Outline:

• Adjustment Considerations.
• PTSD and other Clinical issues.
• De-Escalation and practical tips.
• Real Life Scenarios
• Stigma And Suicide Prevention for both the Veteran and First Responder.

 First Responders Understanding our Veterans: Mental Health, Risk of Suicide Registration

The JobNewsUSA.com Job Fair will be held Wednesday, July 17 at the Prime Osborn Convention Center. This is a terrific opportunity for job seekers to meet face to face with some of Northeast Florida's best companies and organizations. There will be a free computer lab available for job seekers to research companies, apply to jobs and customize resumes. Also, bilingual (Spanish) job seeker assistance will be provided. Parking and admission are free. Job seekers should dress professionally, bring plenty of resumes and should pre-register.

Pre-registration Website

The next Veterans Council of Duval County meeting will be on Tuesday, July 16, 2019. The meeting will be held at American Legion Post 137 at 7:00 P.M.

If you're stuck or a little off course when it comes to achieving your goals, this interactive workshop is for you.

Veterans and their family members can meet with one of our Veteran Service Officers (VSOs) at the Charles Webb Wesconnett Regional Library on the second Tuesday of the month from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm. Walk-ins welcomed!

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. 

Microsoft Software & Systems Academy (MSSA) provides transitioning service members and veterans with critical career skills required for today’s growing technology industry. MSSA-Jacksonville provides an 18-week (or two 9-week terms) training for high-demand careers in Cloud Application Development. Program graduates gain an interview for a full-time job at Microsoft or one of their hiring partners.
 
Please contact Shawn Lewis, MSSA Site Manager, at shawnlewismssa@outlook.com or Kimberly Shaw, ERAU Campus Director - Jacksonville Campuses, at SHAWK6@erau.edu with any questions.

This tailgate meeting will cover topics discussed at the state conference and go over our end of year events and additional volunteer opportunities.