VetXL: Back to School – live Q&A with VA and community partners. What are your questions?
You can ask questions, on this page, to the following people:
LTC Tony Davis, Veterans Experience Office - Veterans, Family and Community Engagement
MCPO Eric Faulkner, Veterans Experience Office - Veterans, Family and Community Engagement
Charmain Bogue, Director, Department of Veterans Affairs - VBA Education Service
SGT Lauren Augustine, VP of Government Affairs - Student Veterans of America
CPL David Muir, SVP Veteran Staffing Network - Easterseals
LCDR Bill Ashton, Acting Division Director, Strategic Initiatives and Military Veterans Agricultural Liaison - Department of Agriculture
CPT Christine Schwartz, Chief Executive Officer - Service to School
Check out resources from Department of Education, Military Child Education Coalition, YMCA, and Cohen Veteran Network!
http://rly.pt/EdGov
Militarychild.org - https://rly.pt/2EsmUOR
YMCA - http://rly.pt/YMCA
http://rly.pt/MGHMilitaryFamilies
Veterans Experience Office-
https://rly.pt/VEO
To enable VA to be the leading customer service organization in government so that Veterans, their families, caregivers and survivors Choose VA. VEO implements solutions based on Veteran-centered designs and industry best practices while aligning VA services with the secretary’s priorities. The Veterans, Family and Community Engagement Directorate supports Veterans through coordination and integration of local VA and non-VA services Veteran Friendly Communities Initiative working with the Community Veterans Engagement Board (CVEB) and leading federal advisory committees.
VBA Education Service-
http://rly.pt/EducationService
Administers VA's education programs that provide education and training benefits to eligible Active Duty, National Guard, and Reserve Service members, Veterans, and dependents.
Student Veterans of America-
http://rly.pt/SVA
Since 2008, Student Veterans of America has worked to inspire tomorrow’s leaders. With a community network of more than 1,500 on-campus chapters, SVA is committed to transforming the current skills and experience of student veterans. Every day, these dedicated chapter leaders work to ensure that yesterday’s warriors have the resources at hand to succeed in their academic journey and beyond.
USDA-
USDA wants to ensure that veterans looking to return home, or start a new career on a farm or in a rural community have the tools and opportunities you need to succeed.
USDA’s veterans website serves as a one-stop navigator for veterans looking to learn more about employment, education, and entrepreneurship on or beyond the farm.
Easterseals -
Easterseals makes profound, positive differences in the daily lives of people of all ages with disabilities, special needs, military backgrounds and their families. Easterseals Veteran Staffing Network (VSN) connects veterans and military spouses to employers using a veteran staffing agency model. We work with employers to fill temp-to perm, contract, and direct-hire positions.
Service to School-
Service to School (S2S) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that provides free college and grad school application counseling to military veterans and servicemembers.
Our goal is to help veterans gain admission to the best college for them while empowering each veteran to make informed decisions about their education.
RallyPoint Answers and Discussion Conduct: https://rly.pt/33ySsg0
Eligibility for Veteran Readiness and Employment | Veterans Affairs
Review Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E) eligibility requirements for Veterans and active-duty service members. If you have a service-connected disability that limits your ability, you may be eligible for employment support services.
https://www.blogs.va.gov/VAntage/76439/veterans-benefits-2020-popular-state-benefit/
Veterans benefits 2020: Most popular state benefit - VAntage Point
VA worked with state representatives to compile a list of the most popular state benefit for Veterans, part of a five part series.
The 3 questions.
1. I recieved an email from VA an extend delimiting dates to GI bill programs due to Covid 19. I was in school at this time and camus closed and went to remote online class for the remainder and our finals. If I applied for this how long would they extend the delimiting date for school? My beneifts expire September 2022. I am in last semester fall and I should graudate with AS in Information Technology.
2. I want to continue my IT education after AS IT degree 2 year what options do I have to extend my education benefits to finish my 2 years for a undergraduate degree in Information Technology in Hawaii at the Univeristy of Hawaii. Edith Norse Rogers Stem Scholarship? Is it an option for undergraduate degree in Information Technology to finish school under VA?
3. Last question the VET TEC program is this a good option for me as a Veteran who wants to get into Information Technology? What I read about the program its new, and when I looked at schools in Hawaii there were no programs on the list of schools for Hawaii. Accepted into a program by a VA-approved training provider none in Hawaii.
2. You may be eligible for STEM scholarship program considering you are in an undergraduate degree IT program. Apply online so we can give you an official determination.
3. VET TEC is a five year pilot program. It is a great option for individuals interested in a short certification program focused on the IT field and the VA training provider assist with employment. Apply online to determine if you are eligible. Spots are limited based on the availability of funding.
I have never used any if my education benefits. I have taken several semesters in my own but I can no longer afford to continue in my own.
I have been out since 1989 and I had to work to support my family until I was disabled in 2012.
I feel that I could reenter the q workforce if I could be trained in another feild.
I am in the process of purchasing 10 acres in Mississippi. I have the dam side of an 8-10 acre Lake, 3-4 acres of relatively flat grassland and sections of pine forests.
I am interested in Ag programs and I am also open to allowing Vets the ability to try their hand at various art related activities, hunt, fish, and/or camp in a safe controlled environment. I know programs exsist but as I traveled the US for the past year I was unable to join in any activity as I never heard back from any of these groups. I could have really used the support and never got it. Now I will be able to offer a safe place to hang out.
I understand I have gone on a tangent but it was to help explain what I want to offer and also the type of education that I will need to make this a reality.
My wife and I are close to completing an AS in arts (different majors) and I would like to add some AG type classes along with business management.
With some help I can learn enough to turn a dream into a reality.
How do I get started?
Thanks,
Dave Mann
Review all previous newsletters at: https://www.blogs.va.gov/VAntage/vetresources/
Coronavirus FAQs: What Veterans need to know | Veterans Affairs
Get answers to VA related Veteran questions about the coronavirus, your VA health appointments, health facility questions, and what Veterans and family members need to know.
We are doing our best to produce more information content regarding this year. https://service2school.org/podcasts/
Home - Service to School - Free Application Counseling to Military Veterans
Our goal is to help veterans gain admission to the best universities possible and to help them maximize their education benefits.
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View the VA Welcome Kit and Quick Start Guides: https://www.va.gov/welcome-kit/
Print out your VA Welcome Kit | Veterans Affairs
Whether you’re just getting out of the service or you’ve been a civilian for years now, the VA Welcome Kit can help guide you to the benefits and services you’ve earned.
Survivors’ and Dependents’ Educational Assistance | Veterans Affairs
Find out if you're eligible for the Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance program for children and spouses of Veterans who have died or been disabled. View current payment rates for college degree programs, career-training certificate courses, apprenticeships, and on-the-job training.
https://www.va.gov/education/survivor-dependent-benefits/
VA education benefits for survivors and dependents | Veterans Affairs
Find out if you're eligible and how to apply for GI Bill and other VA education benefits for dependents and survivors. You can also compare the benefits offered through the Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) program and the Fry Scholarship.
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• Criminal Justice
• Soil Conservationist Technician
• Contracting and Procurement
• Information Technology
• Food Inspection and Public Health
• Smoke Jumper
• Finance
• Economists
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Learning Pathways - Institute for Veterans and Military Families
Onward to Opportunity (O2O) is a no-cost industry-focused and validated career skills program that connects transitioning service members and active duty military spouses to high-demand careers in Customer Service Excellence, Information Technology, and Business Management. Training is designed to meet the needs of private sector partners to help bridge the gap between the military-connect population and skills the employers are seeking.
How to apply for the GI Bill and related benefits | Veterans Affairs
Find out how to apply for the GI Bill and other VA education benefits as a Veteran, service member, or qualified family member. You can apply online, by mail, in person, or with the help of a trained professional.