Mr. Curtis Coy, VA Deputy Undersecretary for Economic Opportunity, discusses the benefits of the work-study program for those using the GI Bill.
Work Study Video Online
Monthly Archives: June 2013
27 Things You Should Know about PTSD
If you have a question about PTSD, we have the answer. June 27 is PTSD Awareness Day and we thought you should know 27 Things about Posttraumatic Stress Disorder from VA’s National Center for PTSD. Read the full story
After Tornado, VA Joins Community Responders
VA was among the first responders after a tornado hit Moore, Okla. So far, we have helped more than 4,400 Veterans and their families, active duty soldiers and other Oklahomans affected by the storm. Read the full story
AARP Names VHA a Best Employer for Workers Over 50
The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) ranked 25th out of the top 50 employers selected this year by the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) as a “Best Employer for Workers Over 50” Read the full story
Find Out if You Are Eligible for VA Health Benefits
The mission of the VA is to serve Veterans with the highest-quality health care available anywhere in the world. Here is an introduction to benefits and links to find out more and how to apply. Read the full story
Blind Doc at VA Sees Patients Differently
Dr. Tim Cordes, a psychiatrist at the William S. Middleton VA Hospital in Madison, Wis., has a unique way of seeing patients: he doesn’t see them at all. He’s legally blind. Read the full story
Online Veterans Health Library
A new tool to help Veterans take charge of their health: the Veterans Health Library. Find information on diseases, conditions, and medications. It’s where to go for reliable health information. Read the full story
New School Certifying Official Handbook Available
The new and improved 2013 version of the School Certifying Official Handbook is now online!
Mary Claypool: Small Business Administration supporting U.S. Veterans
On May 21, the Small Business Administration unveiled the SBA Veteran Pledge Initiative. With the support of SBA’s top 20 national lending partners, and 100 additional regional and community lending partners across the U.S., SBA expects to assist an additional 2,000 veterans obtain loans to start or expand small businesses by increasing lending by $475 million over the next five years, an increase of 5 percent over SBA’s historic lending activity to veterans. [Extracted from Montgomery County The Herald June 6, 2013 edition]
2013 National Veterans Small Business Conference
Countdown to St. Louis – August 6-8, 2013!! Connect … Learn … Grow!