As part of a larger effort provided by the VA Office of Transition and Economic Development (TED), this event focuses on select geographic regions containing large Veteran populations. TED hosts EII events twice annually in coordination with VA regional offices. Since November 2018, TED has connected EII attendees with 317 jobs.
Veterans Benefits Administration and its partners bring you virtual townhall and career fairs as part of the nationwide Economic Investment Initiative (EII) for the San Antonio/Austin and Houston, TX areas. This initiative is being held to engage transitioning and civilian-experienced military veteran men and women who are looking for career opportunities. Join us on Thursday, September 24th to connect directly with employers nationwide, experience fast turn-around time from interview to hiring, and learn more about jobs that are open now and education options for Veterans.
Join us on a virtual town hall where local issues affecting the military and Veteran communities will be discussed with federal, state and local representatives. We will provide information on initiatives that can positively affect the transition to civilian life.
Thursday, September 24, 2020 from 9 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. CENTRAL / 10 a.m - 11:30 a.m. EASTERN
Transitioning Veterans and service members can attend the town hall by
Sponsored by RecruitMilitary.com and in partnership with Veteran Employment Services Office (VESO), join us in engaging with transitioning and civilian-experienced military veteran men and women who are looking for career opportunities.
Thursday, September 24, 2020 from 11 a.m - 3 p.m. CENTRAL / 12 noon - 4 p.m. EASTERN
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VBA representatives will share vital information on benefits and services, with an emphasis on women veterans, from a national level and specific to the local San Antonio catchment area. They will also answer questions during this virtual webinar to ensure attendees have the necessary information to obtain benefits and/or share the knowledge learned with others who missed the event. You'll also hear from veterans who have successfully used the Veteran Readiness & Employment (VRE) program.
Thursday, September 24, 2020 at 3 p.m. - 4 p.m. CENTRAL / 4 p.m. - 5 p.m. EASTERN
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The Office of Transition and Economic Development ( OTED) launched Economic Investment (EI) Initiatives to connect large Veteran populations of specific geographic regions with benefits, services, and employment opportunities. EI Initiatives include follow-up visits to the selected geographic region six months, 18 months, and three years after the initial event. OTED hosts EI Initiatives twice annually in coordination with VA regional offices.
EI Initiatives are typically three-day events with activities for transitioning service members, Veterans, and their families, caregivers, and survivors that may include:
The goals of El initiatives are to:
Whether you are a transitioning service member, a Veteran, or count yourself among the friends and family who support those in uniform, attending an EI Initiative event connects you with key benefits and services that can help you find success in civilian life.