We Moved!
MOVA is now located at 441 4th Street, NW, Suite 870 North. Our office hours are 9 am to 5 pm Monday- Friday.
We hope you will take some time to stop by!
Veteran Transition Workshop
On Saturday, April 8, Director Ely S. Ross joined the Travis Manion Foundation for a veteran transition assistance workshop and networking event. It was a great opportunity to provide veterans and active duty service members with local resources to ease their transition from military service.
Budget Oversight Hearing
On Friday, April 7, MOVA Director Ely S. Ross provided testimony on Mayor Bowser's FY 2018 budget proposal. Thank you to all of the veterans and members of the community who joined Councilmember Todd and the Committee on Government Operations.
 If you missed the hearing and would like to watch an archived version - click here for the Council Hearing Archive.
D.C. AMVETS Because We Care Day
 On Wednesday, April 5, MOVA Director Ely S. Ross joined D.C. AMVETS at the Washington D.C. Medical Center for their annual Because We Care Day.
 We were joined by the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Dr. Shulkin.
 In recognition of AMVETS' service to our nation's veterans, Mayor Bowser issued a proclamation establishing April 5, 2017, as "Because We Care Day." Director Ross presented the proclamation to AMVETS D.C. Post Commander Smith.
Veteran Roundtable
On Friday, March 31, 2017, MOVA joined the NAACP-D.C. Veterans Committee, the D.C. National
Guard, and local D.C. American Legion - Nash Post #8 for a Veterans Roundtable.
District of Columbia
veterans and their family members were invited to offer feedback and ideas of interest to
D.C. veterans.
We look forward to hosting more roundtable events throughout the District!
Are you drafting a resume? Are you having a hard time converting your military experience into a language that your civilian counterparts will understand? Click here for a handy military skills translator!
State of the District
Last
week, Mayor Bowser delivered her 2017 State of the District Address. Watch the
address HERE, and read it HERE.
This
week, Mayor Bowser presented “DC Values in Action,” the DC Fiscal Year
2018 Budget and Financial Plan, to the DC Council. From again investing
$100 million in the Housing Production Trust Fund to
allocating more than $1 billion
in full-scale school modernizations, this budget will
ensure that more residents have a roadmap to inclusive prosperity.
Learn
more about DC Values in Action HERE.
Connect with your Mayor!
Mayor Muriel Bowser
John A. Wilson Building | 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW | Washington DC, 20004
(202) 727-2643
muriel.bowser@dc.gov | mayor.dc.gov | @mayorbowser
Call for Mentors
The Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars is seeking Veteran Mentors to assist and provide guidance for student veterans beginning their transition to their civilian careers. Each mentor will be paired with a student veteran participant based on their career focus and aspiration. During the meetings (once a month) the mentor will work with their mentored in workforce preparedness, career coaching and professional networking, providing their unique guidance and experience for the student veteran and the Veteran’s Employment Trajectory (VET) Initiative.
To confirm your interest in serving as a mentor for the VET Initiative, please email veterans@twc.edu. A member of the VET Initiative team will followup with you with additional information and next steps.
For more information, please visit www.twc.edu/veterans or contact veterans@twc.edu.
A Mission Continues Fellowship involves
20 hours of service per week for 26 weeks at a local nonprofit organization.
Fellows are encouraged to choose a nonprofit organization to serve based on
their own personal passions. The deadline for applying to The Mission Continues Fellowship for the Charlie Class is April 17, 2017. Click here for more information.
Dog Tag Inc. seeks to
provide a transformative opportunity for veterans with disabilities, spouses,
and caregivers by offering an education through Georgetown University and
experiential learning in our small business venture, Dog Tag Bakery. The
application deadline is April 19. Click here for
more information!
The
UDC Community College Division of Workforce Development and Lifelong Learning
(WDLL) provides District of Columbia residents with job skills training leading
to employment. The industries focused on are those where jobs are available in
the District and in the metropolitan area. Click here
for more information!
Mayor's Office of Talent and Appointments
Mayor's
Office of Talent and Appointments (MOTA) is seeking diverse and
passionate individuals to work in DC Government. Candidates must submit their
resume and any additional eligibility materials. Please click here for more information and how to apply.
Careers with the D.C. Government
The D.C. government is looking for a few good
candidates. Click here to find out more about the opportunities
we have to offer.
Need Employment Help?
The D.C. Department of Employment Services is
here to help veterans who need assistance finding employment. Check
out their veterans services page to learn more about the
veteran employment services DOES offers. Don't hesitate to reach out to them.
Each month the Mayor's Office of Veterans Affairs compiles a list of vacant positions. If your government agency or
nonprofit organization in DC would like to promote employment, or
internship opportunities for D.C. Veterans please send an email message to
ova@dc.gov.
One Judiciary Square
Tuesday,
May 2, 2017, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
441 4th St. NW, Washington DC 20001
1114 South Conference Room
This meeting is open to the public. Please come out and join us!
Suicide: It's time to talk about it.
On Wednesday, May 3, 2017, MOVA will join several District agencies to host a discussion about suicide, its impact, and what to do when faced with the topic.
Event details:
Date: Wednesday, May 3, 2017
Time: 10 am to 1 pm
Place: 441 4th Street NW, Old Council Chambers
Please register through Eventbrite because space is limited.
https://dcletstalk.eventbrite.com
The Mayor's Office of Veterans Affairs Newsletter is distributed to over 2,600 subscribers every month. If you would like your event to be featured in our calendar, please submit the following details: what, when and where the event will take place. If available, please provide a link to direct readers to more online information. Please send all inquiries and posts to ova@dc.gov.
Director Ely S. Ross
202.442.8150
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