LSU Shreveport Veterans Resource Center

G.I. Jobs is hosting an online Veteran and Military Spouse Virtual Job Fair. There are only 1000 registrations available, so get yours today!

Thursday, November 21
11:00am - 3:00pm Central

https://tinyurl.com/5n8ds38c

Next week, Professor Geoffrey Wawro will be at LSUS discussing his newest book, The Vietnam War: A Military History. This event is free and open to everyone who registers.

Noel Memorial Library
Monday, November 18
6:00pm Central

To Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/.../the-noel-speaker-series...

A Brighter Smile is offering free cleanings for veterans tomorrow. Call and schedule and don't forget your DD214 or valid military ID!

Friday, November 8th
318-290-3398

MilitaryHire is working with the VA's Veteran Readiness & Employment to offer the 2024 Veteran Career Accelerator virtual hiring event. This is open to veterans, service members, and military spouses.

Wednesday, November 6
10:00am - 2:00pm Central

To register: https://app.brazenconnect.com/a/military-hire/e/yogkr

Professor Geoffrey Wawro will be at LSUS discussing his newest book, The Vietnam War: A Military History. This event is free and open to everyone who registers.

Noel Memorial Library
Monday, November 18
6:00pm Central

To Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-noel-speaker-series-reassessing-the-vietnam-war-tickets-1055285169349?aff=oddtdtcreator

The City of Lake Charles is creating a "Women Who Served" exhibit for Veterans Day and is accepting applications from any women who served or are currently serving in the military. The deadline for submissions is Friday, October 11.

For more info:
[email protected] or 337-491-9158

The City of Lake Charles is seeking submissions for an exhibit honoring women veterans at Historic City Hall Arts & Cultural Center in conjunction with the city's 2024 Veterans Day celebration.

The new exhibit, titled “Women Who Served,” will open on Friday, Nov. 1. Any woman who has served, or who is currently serving in our nation’s military, may submit an application to be included in the exhibit. Families are also encouraged to submit on behalf of their loved ones. Submissions can include biographies, then and now photographs and artifacts from the individual’s time of service.

The submission deadline is Friday, Oct. 11. For more information, contact Director of Cultural Affairs Payton Dodds at [email protected] or 337.491.9159.

Overton Brooks VA Medical Center will be hosting a veteran job fair this Monday. Bring your resumés and check it out!

OBVAMC
Monday, September 30
9:00am - 1:00pm Central

Are you a transitioning or soon-to-be transitioning service member wanting to learn more about settling down in Louisiana? The Boot can help you with everything from city tours to career advice with your own personal ambassador.

For more information: https://theboot.la/get-started

Next Saturday, the DAV will be hosting a free Disability Claims workshop at LSUS. Come by to learn something and get help with submitting your claims!

LSUS Science Lecture Auditorium
Saturday, October 5
9:00am - 12:00pm

Did you know that tutor.com's services are available to spouses and dependents of current service members?

For more info: https://military.tutor.com/home

American Corporate Partners (ACP) offers both veterans and active duty military spouses a FREE 1-year mentorship with an entrepreneur expert combined with a network of resources.

For more info: https://www.acp-usa.org/acp-ventures

ACP Ventures | American Corporate Partners ACP Ventures Veterans are 45% more likely to start their own business, and one out of 10 small businesses in the U.S. are Veteran-owned. That's around 2.4 million businesses.Even with that entrepreneurial spirit, there are significant barriers for veterans entering the marketplace on their own.ACP a...

Stack Up helps connect veterans, promotes mental health, and works to prevent su***de through a shared love of video games. From sending Supply Crate care packages out, providing all expenses paid trips to conventions through the Air Assault program, or just connecting on their Discord, there is something for everyone.

For more info: https://www.stackup.org/

Need help navigating USAJOBS? Check out this free webinar hosted by the MOAA's Career Transition Assistance director!

Register here: https://tinyurl.com/bd2mpp7j

Veteran Readiness & Employment (VR&E) will be hosting a virtual career fair featuring both resources and dozens of employers looking to hire. Veterans, service members, and military spouses are invited!

Wednesday August 21, 2024
10:00am - 2:00pm CST

Register here: https://enationalvirtual.vfairs.com/

Candorful helps both veterans and service members with practice interviews and immediate feedback to help give you the edge in the civilian sector!

For more information: https://candorful.org/

In addition to LSUS's tutoring services (https://www.lsus.edu/student-life/academic-success), service members and family members of current service members are also eligible for tutoring through Tutor.com.

For more information: https://military.tutor.com/home

The Hives for Heroes program saves both bees and veterans by connecting an experienced beekeeper mentor with a veteran/first responder and teaches them everything they need for maintaining their first hive.

For more information: https://hivesforheroes.org/

The Army National Guard's Weekend Drill Child Care program has now been expanded to 20 states, including Louisiana.

For more information: https://tinyurl.com/4msf5acd