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State of Michigan Veterans' Services Division has 20 tickets to pass on to our awesome newsletter subscribers. If you would like to get your name in the random drawing to win a pair of tickets to the Detroit Pistons game versus the Chicago Bulls next Wednesday, March 5, simply visit here and fill in your name and email address. 10 winners will be drawn at random on Monday, March 3 at noon EST and will receive two tickets emailed to them to print at their leisure.
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Baker College is hosting its third annual job fair event to be held at Baker College’s Welcome Center, located at 1309 South M-52 in Owosso.
Employers attending are hiring now or will be hiring within the next 90 days. Only veterans will be admitted from 10:00 am to 11:00 am. From 11:00 am to 11:30 am the event is open to veterans, Baker students and Baker alumni. The public is invited to participate from 11:30 am to 3:00 pm.
Please mark your calendars to join in this opportunity to network with hiring employers. Event attendees are requested to bring their resumes and dress appropriately for the job fair. Veterans should bring copies of their DD214 or proof of service.
Any questions please contact Karen Smith at 989-729-3621 or ksmith34@baker.edu or Lucy Strachota at 810- 233-3370 extension 603 or at lstrachota@actionmanagement.com
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Stories of Michigan's military veterans and the people dedicated to their success.
 Marquette VA Work-Study Frank Lombard is a busy guy! In addition to his full-time social work class schedule at Northern Michigan University Frank finds the time to serve veterans any way he can. Frank was an Army Infantryman and served on Active Duty from 2005 to 2010. He was stationed at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii and was assigned to 2nd platoon, Charlie Troop, 3rd Squadron, 4th Calvary Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division. He had two combat deployments to Iraq: 2006–2007 (15 months) and 2008–2009 (12 months). Upon his return home to the Western UP, Frank became is a tireless advocate for veterans. There is little that Frank does that is not motivated by his desire to help veterans.
The following is a partial list of Frank’s undertakings to assist veterans:
§ Member of the Veterans Advisory Council for Congressman Dan Benishek, advising on veteran related issues and working to identify solutions.
§ Buddy to Buddy Volunteer Veteran providing free support and referrals for resources to OEF/OIF/OND service members and veterans. This includes visiting armories during drills, veterans’ job fairs, and reunion briefings.
§ Volunteer at the Room at the Inn which is a rotating homeless shelter in Marquette. He meets with veterans and provides information about local VA healthcare resources and enrollment forms. He also provides referral information for emergency needs.
§ Outreaches to student Veterans at NMU: Working with student veterans at NMU to improve the quality of services for veterans, identifying unmet needs, and possible solutions, for example he helped create the veterans lounge and attended meetings with orientation staff to suggest improvements.
When asked about how he fits in all of his volunteer activities with a full class load Frank says, “I do what I can when I can. It’s not an everyday thing, but some weeks it can be. It gives me many opportunities to get experience and I try to get exposed to different things that will help me build a more informed perspective on what is going on. I learn more than just what is provided in the classroom.” It’s this type of attitude, ambition, and focus that makes Frank Lombard an asset to all veterans. Expect great things in the future from, and because of Frank.
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If you enjoy fishing, this is one event you do not want to miss! Registration is open now but will fill up fast so do not delay.
Their mission is simple: to unite organizations, businesses, sponsors and communities to help provide a free fishing tournament open to all Michigan Veterans from all eras, wartime and peacetime. By bringing our heroes together, we endeavor to build and foster new relationships, share their experiences and enjoy fishing in the great outdoors of Michigan.
Our all-volunteer, not-for-profit efforts will improve the quality of life for many Veterans, reinforce patriotism, educate and bring awareness that we must continue to support and honor those who have defended our country and our freedoms.
Click here to learn more about this organization and to register for this year's tournament.
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Quicken Loans has started another program to hire military veterans. It’s called the Quicken Loans "Tour Of Duty." This program was created to help veterans make that transition back to the civilian workforce. Quicken Loans is going to hire, train and provide an awesome experience to veteran candidates. They are looking for veterans that have just recently separated from the military within the last 24 months as well as currently serving Reserve and National Guard members. All areas of opportunity are open to hiring and training "Tour Of Duty" candidates in the Detroit area. They want to hire you! If any veterans are interested in this program please forward your resume or contact information to:
John Gardner
Military/Veteran Recruiter
Quicken Loans
JohnGardner@quickenloans.com
Direct Line: (313) 373-4794
Fax: (855) 902-1988
www.quickenloanscareers.com
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Truck drivers are in high demand, with a current shortage estimated to be about 240,000 drivers. First year drivers are offered good wages and many employers offer great benefits. Driving for America, a four-week CDL training program, works with the necessary agencies in order to help you utilize your military benefits.
Your experience in the U.S. military has done much to prepare you for the rewarding, well-paying career you deserve. The military revolves around logistics, and the transport of personnel, equipment and goods. As a military veteran, you may already be quite familiar with the challenges associated with ensuring timely delivery of essential cargo — whether it's to keep a military base up and running, or delivering emergency supplies to dangerous areas. Your service to your country has earned you a chance to take the experience you have acquired and use it toward a new skill and career.
Click here for further information about this career opportunity.
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Are you a veteran or a transitioning service member looking to take the next step in your career? Whether you’re looking to strengthen your resume, search for jobs in your area, or start your own business, sign up for one of the following hiring fairs. These are exclusively for veterans and military spouses. Bring your resume, dress to impress, and be ready to tell your story.
Detroit
Saturday - March 1, 2014
Workshops: 9:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Hiring Fair: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
John D. Dingell VA Medical Center
4646 John R. Street
Detroit, MI 48201
Register by going here
Grand Rapids
Thursday, March 13, 2014
Hiring fair: 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Workshop begins at 9:00 a.m.
Grand Valley National Guard Armory
1440 44th Street SW
Wyoming, MI 48509
Register by going here
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