Join photographer Eric Bowden as he is offering free photos for veterans. Bowden wants to honor his father, a vet, who was murdered several years ago. “My hope is to honor those men and women who have served the military with a high-resolution photo to share with their families,” Bowden said. “In time, I want to have a website and…
Dr. Robby Hedricks, one of our MilTRAC board of advisor and colleague, believes Toastmasters International provides a wonderful opportunity to listen, speak and manage meetings. Most people think Toastmasters is about giving speeches, but it's also provides an opportunity to manage a meeting and to listen for "ahs." For military professionals in transition, Toastmasters provides a wonderful opportunity to improve…
This workshop walks attendees through how to create a compelling LinkedIn profile that can be used to build a professional brand and highlight your experience.. Date: Sept. 9, 9-11 a.m. Location: Steven A Cohen Military Family Clinic, 6333 De Zavala Road. Registration link.
Matt Scherer, the editor/publisher if this website, will speak to the Alamo PMI chapter on how to capitalize on LinkedIn as a way to build a virtual network. Attendees should register at the link below. The event is open to all PMI members and interested guest. Time: Sept. 9, 6-7:30 p.m. Registration.
Join, Matt Scherer, the publisher of MilTRAC and the author of several books on LinkedIn, as he presents a one-hour talk on LinkedIn connections and networking for the Alamo PMI chapter. The program is free, but students are encouraged to register with the chapter to get the Zoom link. Time: Sept. 9, 6-7 p.m. Registration link:
Post 593 hosts veterans and their families for doughnuts, coffee and fellowship every Tuesday. According to the post organizers, this weekly event is designed to get veterans out of the house and mingling with others who have served in the military. Date: Tuesdays, 9 to 11 a.m. Address: 326 Legion Drive, Converse
The Department of Labor is hosting a "Your Next Move" and "Marketing Yourself" workshops Sept. 11. The first workshop starts at 9 a.m. with the second one to begin at 11:15 a.m. Students are advised to use the registration link below to register. Location: Good Samaritan Veteran Outreach Center, 202 Connelly Street Registration link
Join Shawn Welsh, the host of the S.O.S. podcast as he hosts Dwayne Edwards, VMHA. Edwards will share how he works with vets to help them to work with the VA to obtain a PTSD claim. The podcast link.
Dress for Success will hosts its VIP Night with tickets cost $35 per person. According to the team at this non-profit, this event allows its supporters to get a chance to update their wardrobe and raise money for their organization that assists military professionals and their families in transition. Date: Sept 12, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Location: 600 N. Frio Street, San…
This workshop explores interest profiling, skills matching and general labor market information. It's designed to introduce to veterans the basic tools needed to begin career exploration. Registration link is below. Time: Sept. 12, 9 a.m. Place: Wounded Warrior Project, 12672 Silicon Drive, Suite 105 Registration
This is the second part of this workshop to provide proven tracks to help job seekers get noticed and hired. (Note: ; Please visit the Your Next Move workshop listed above. Time: 11;15 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
The Alamo Area Council of Governments (AACOG) will host a two-hour seminar on veterans' benefits. Speakers for the program include retired (CMSgt.) Chris Lantagne, Retired Army CWO2 Calvin Henry, Rueben Aleman and Mark S. Cason. Time: Sept. 12, 5-7 p.m. Location: Alamo Area Council of Government (2700 Northeast I-410, Suite 101)