Week of Events
Veteran Entrepreneurial Spotlight: David Daly
Join Shawn Welsh, the CEO of S.O.S. Podcast, as he interviews David Daly of Vigilante Drones. Date: Jan. 8 YouTube Link: https://www.linkedin.com/safety/go?url=https%3A%2F%2Fyoutu.be%2F7Pg8fizxtXE&trk=flagship-messaging-web&messageThreadUrn=urn%3Ali%3AmessagingThread%3A2-Y2FlMjBlNTUtZWRhNy00ZThhLThiYjctOTVjOWFlYjlkMTIyXzAxMg%3D%3D&lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_messaging_conversation_detail%3B3SNR94uWTZ%2B%2Bk7P%2BqfjS4A%3D%3D
Managing your education
Military professionals in transition who want to maximize their post-service college opportunities should attend this two-day seminar. Date: Jan. 9-10 Notable links: Incarnate Word awarded grant to help military veterans with academic credits – MilTRAC Location: Fort Sam Houston Family Support Center
Spotlight on Western Governors University
Join Shawn Welsh, the host of S.O.S. Podcast, as he interviews reps at Western Governors University. Time: Jan. 9 YouTube Link: https://www.linkedin.com/safety/go?url=https%3A%2F%2Fyoutu.be%2FjpMQgtWZYQ0&trk=flagship-messaging-web&messageThreadUrn=urn%3Ali%3AmessagingThread%3A2-Y2FlMjBlNTUtZWRhNy00ZThhLThiYjctOTVjOWFlYjlkMTIyXzAxMg%3D%3D&lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_messaging_conversation_detail%3B3SNR94uWTZ%2B%2Bk7P%2BqfjS4A%3D%3D
Monday, January 6, 2025
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January 6, 2025 -Get advice on updating your LinkedIn profile
Get advice on updating your LinkedIn profile
The Department of Labor Off-Base Transition Training program will provide two workshops on LinkedIn. Date: Jan. 6, 10 a.m.-2:15 p.m. Location: Endeavors, 6333 DeZavala Road Registration info: dol.gov/obttworkshops
Tuesday, January 7, 2025
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January 7, 2025 -Doughnuts, coffee and fellowship
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January 7, 2025 -Get help on updating your resume
Doughnuts, coffee and fellowship
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
Get help on updating your resume
The Department of Labor Off-Base Transition Training program will provide a resume workshop. Date: Jan. 7, 10 a.m.-3 p..m. Location: American GI Forum Lulu (across the street from this Luby's Restaurant) Reservations: 210-608-1814
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
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January 8, 2025 -SECO Career Center hosts virtual hiring fair for spouses
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January 8, 2025 -Ready, Set Resume
SECO Career Center hosts virtual hiring fair for spouses
The SECO Career Center is hosting a virtual hiring fair, Jan. 8 . The event is part of Department of Defense's Military One Source program. Time: Jan. 8- noon-4 p.m. Registration: https://www.mos.mil/vhf-winter-25 Call: 800-342-9647
Ready, Set Resume
The Microsoft Family Support Center will teach the basics of creating a first non-military resume. Time: Jan. 8, 1-3 p.m. Location: Fort Sam Houston Family Support Center
Thursday, January 9, 2025
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January 9, 2025 -OPM effective resume workshop
OPM effective resume workshop
The Office of Personnel Management will host an online workshop Jan. 9 at 10 a.m. CST. Details: https://miltrac.org/2024/12/29/opm-to-offer-effective-resume-workshop/
Friday, January 10, 2025
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January 10, 2025 -Branding Beyond Service
Branding Beyond Service
The San Antonio Dress For Success will host a "Branding Beyond Service" class. The course instructors ask that students create a LinkedIn profile prior to the class. Date: Jan. 10, 9 a.m.-noon Location: Good Samaritan VTC Info: Thelma Flores, 210-737-1515, [email protected]
Saturday, January 11, 2025
No events on this day.
Sunday, January 12, 2025
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January 12, 2025 -It’s time for a Buddy Check
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January 12, 2025 -VFW Post 8541 Sick Call
It’s time for a Buddy Check
If you served in the military, you had a friend who had your back. This was someone you could vent about things, when something happened to upset you. The military, as a rule, doesn't allow us to vent, except for what our Navy colleagues call "shipmate" or Air Force term as their "wing man." That's why we at MilTRAC are…
VFW Post 8541 Sick Call
VFW Post 8541 hosts a sick call for homeless veterans. Time: Nov. 3, 3-5 p.m. Location: VFW Post 8541, 2222 Austin Highway, San Antonio
