I just received an e-mail update from Rep. Rick Hansen and thought I would pass it on. It seemed a good gesture following our memorial day ceremonies.
Here is some info from the Workforce Center on upcoming Veteran’s opportunities:
- Minnesota Veterans Career Fair – Wed. July 11 at the Earle Brown Heritage Center. Link
- Veterans – Why Hire a Vet? – The Department of Employment and Economic Development has a “Top Ten” list at: Link
- Avenues for Hiring a Vet – A comprehensive set of resources is at the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs website. Site also includes links to:
§ Hire Vets First
§ Minnesota Works
§ Veterans Employment Representatives
§ America’s Heroes at Work
§ Helmets to Hardhats
§ Troops to Truckers
§ And many more
- College Credit for Military Experience – Inver Hills Community College has a grant to pilot this effort. Learn more about this program and other resources for Veterans at: Link
- Yellow Ribbon Entrepreneur Program – Find information on this and other services for Veterans through Dakota County Technical College at: Link
- Beyond the Yellow Ribbon – “A Yellow Ribbon Community unites all areas within a community to create a comprehensive network that connects and coordinates agencies, organizations, resources and employers for the purpose of proactively supporting Service members and military families.” Link
- Networking Group – There is a Networking Job Club for Veterans at the Burnsville WorkForce Center held every Monday from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at: Link
- Staff – For a listing of staff (by county) at the Department of Employment and Economic Development who work specifically with Veterans seeking employment or employers looking to hire Vets, go to: Link