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|  Veteran Employment Fair May 28, 2013 - 10:00-1:00PM 108 Leonard Street, 8th Floor NYC, NY 10013  Download the flyer (in PDF)Register online | |
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| Translate your military experience beyond the military The Personal Branding Resume Engine will help you translate your military service record into a strong resume. The skills and experience you gained as a Service member can make you a great employee. However, it’s crucial to help potential employers understand how. With input from Fortune 500 human resources (HR) consultants, the Resume Engine will help you get your job search off to a positive start. | |
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| A Message From the Secretary of Veterans Affairs November 8, 2012 Read more (in PDF) | |
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| Free Home/Condo Repairs & Renovations for Veterans -- Rebuilding Together NYC Heroes At Home, is a program through Sears Holdings that provides funds to help repair the homes of military veterans, is having a call for applications. Rebuilding Together NYC partners with Sears Holdings and we would like to offer veterans the chance to apply for free funding for home renovations and repairs. Eligible veterans either own their own homes or live with someone who owns a home or condo. Rebuilding Together NYC provides services such as painting, electrical upgrades, flooring, light carpentry and more to veterans, seniors and the disabled. Homeowner Application Letter (in PDF)Individual Application (in PDF)Read the article in Daily News (in PDF) | |
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| OEF/OIF Veterans Needed for Paid Research Help researchers learn more about Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Men and women in the NYC area who served in Iraq or Afghanistan, ages 20-60, with or without PTSD are needed. You will be reimbursed for your time. PTSD can affect veterans who have been in combat or experienced a life-threatening event. Symptoms include: feeling nervous and jumpy, difficulty sleeping, trouble remembering or concentrating, feeling irritable and easily angered, experiencing unwanted thoughts about the trauma. Help us find better ways to diagnose and treat PTSD. Mount Sinai School of Medicine IRB Approved From 7/8/12 to 7/7/13. Please call 718-741-4000 x 6246 for more information or go to http://bit.ly/biomarkersforptsd. | |
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| Veterans Returning From Service to Get Preference For Job Openings at Port of New York and New Jersey Apart from the physical disabilities and emotional readjustment process, another difficulty faced by troops returning to civilian life from service in Iraq or Afghanistan is America’s lingering high unemployment, said Albert Bucci, Director of the Veterans Services for the state Department of Military and Veterans Affairs. Read the article (in PDF) | |
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| Brooklyn Treatment Court Veterans Mentoring Initiative The BTC Veterans Mentoring initiative is designed to provide support to veteran participants in their efforts to maintain sobriety, obtain VA benefits and complete their court mandate. The mentors for this initiative will be trained veterans of the armed services who volunteer their time to provide advice, personal experience and guidance to all BTC Veteran Participants. BTC Veterans Metoring Initiative (in PDF)BTC Veterans Metoring Description (in PDF)BTC Veterans Mentor Application (in PDF)Brooklyn Treatment Court Newsletter (in PDF) | |
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| VA's Mail-Order Pharmacy Program Recognized As a J.D. Power 2011 Customer Service Champion The Department of Veterans Affairs' mail-order pharmacy program has been recognized as a J.D. Power 2011 Customer Service Champion - one of only 40 entities in the United States to earn the distinction this year. Read the press release (in PDF) | |
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| Free Mental Health Services at Weill Cornell and PTSD Research Study If you or a loved one served in Iraq or Afghanistan, you may be eligible for free services at Weill Cornell Medical College’s Program for Anxiety and Traumatic Stress Studies. We are currently conducting a national clinical trial that provides free treatment for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and compensation to eligible participants. Please call 212-821-0783 or visit www.patss.com for more information. | |
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| VA Urges Veterans to Sign Up for Direct Deposits The Department of the Treasury announced a new rule that will extend the safety and convenience of electronic payments to millions of Americans and phase out paper checks for federal benefits by March 1, 2013. Officials at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) urge Veterans to sign up for electronic payment of their benefits. Download the flyer (in PDF) | |
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| Job Opportunities Elevator & Escalator MechanicsBrooklyn Navy YardsSecuritas - Security Officers | |
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| Veterans Affairs to Ease Claim Process for Disability The government is preparing to issue new rules that will make it substantially easier for veterans who have been found to have post-traumatic stress disorder to receive disability benefits, a change that could affect hundreds of thousands of veterans from the wars in Iraq, Afghanistan and Vietnam. Read more | |
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| Free Legal Clinics for Low-Income Veterans The City Bar Justice Center is hosting several Free Legal Clinics for Low-Income Veterans with VA benefits issues. Volunteer lawyers will be available to meet with you to evaluate and help you fill out your disability benefits application. Appointments are required. Veterans Assistance Project | |
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| Are you a homeless Veteran? The VA has founded a National Call Center for Veterans who are homeless, or at risk of becoming homeless, that provides free, 24/7 access to trained counselors. Call 1-877-4AID VET (1-877-424-3838) or Chat Live 24 hours a day, 7 days a week http://www1.va.gov/homeless/. | |
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| Social Security Helps Survivors of Fallen Military Service Members Families of fallen military service members bear significant burdens from the loss of their loved one. Lives are changed forever. Aside from the emotional devastation, the financial hardships placed on such families can be difficult. Often, if a death occurs, a two-income household must make do with one income. Social Security provides income for surviving families of military service members. Learn more (in PDF) | |
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 Determine Eligibility for Social Service Benefits Using ACCESS NYC, you can screen your family for over 20 City, State, and Federal health and human service benefit programs in seven languages. You can also learn how to apply, search for office locations and partially complete and print applications for some of the programs. Learn more |
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Help the Mayor’s Office of Veterans' Affairs Promote Veteran and Military Initiatives Throughout New York City The Mayor's Fund to Advance New York City raises money to promote the general welfare of the City's residents and aid civic improvements. The Fund supports the work of many City Agencies including Veterans assisted by the Mayor’s Office of Veterans’ Affairs, Education, Parks, Health, Transportation, and Cultural Affairs, and raises funds for many quality of life initiatives. Learn more |
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