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On Monday, December 17, 2018, the Mayor's Office of Veterans Affairs began operations in our new office space! All agency phone numbers have remained the same.
Plus, we haven't gone far - just one floor down from our current location!
New Office Address:
441 4th Street NW, Suite 707 North
Washington D.C. 20001
Give us a call at 202-724-5454 to schedule a complimentary free tour!
Ward 4 Student Volunteers
 On Thursday, December 13, 2018, Director Ely S. Ross and Ward 4 MOCRS KeShawn Harris, delivered Certificates of Appreciation from Mayor Bowser to four deserving Ward 4 students. These students spent their 2018 Veterans Day delivering homemade care packages to veterans and families in need all over the District! Thank you for your exemplary service.
Veteran Small Business Accelerator
 Over the first two weeks of December, The Mayor's Office of Veterans Affairs, Open For Business Ventures, Officers of the Court Corp., and many community partners came together to host our first Veteran-Owned Business Accelerator. The program was an incredible success, and we are looking forward to additional classes - so stay tuned.
If you are a veteran in need of business assistance, please don't hesitate to give the office a call at 202-724-5454.
DCVAMC Job Fair
 On Monday, December 10, 2018, The Mayor's Office of Veterans Affairs joined the Washington DC VA Medical Center and the Department of Employment Services for a job fair. Thank you to all of the employers who came out to hire our Veterans!
 DC veterans! Mayor Bowser has challenged all of us to go into the next four years guided by the question: What’s your big, fresh idea for the future of Washington, DC? Share your answer with us! Use to share your story
Letter from the Mayor
Dear Washingtonians,
It's that time of year again: the new year is just a few weeks away, and now it's time to register for the Fit DC Fresh Start 5K Run/Walk. This annual event is my favorite way to kick off the new year - with hundreds of Washingtonians from across all eight wards, cheering each other on and having fun.
Each year, we pick a new location for the 5K. Almost one year ago, we kicked off the Year of the Anacostia with a 5K at Anacostia Park. This year, for our fifth New Year's Day 5K, we'll be right across the river in the Capitol Riverfront neighborhood.
The best part of the Fresh Start 5K? It's fun, relaxed, and a great way to get a happy, healthy start to 2019. Register today and encourage your friends and family to do the same.
See you there, DC.
Sincerely,
 The My School DC lottery application for school year 2019-2020 is now open. My School DC is the city’s common application and public school lottery for DC Public Schools (DCPS) and the majority of public charter schools (grades PK3-12).
Families must use the My School DC lottery application to apply to:
- DCPS PK3 / PK4 programs (including programs at in-boundary DCPS schools);
- DCPS citywide and out-of-boundary schools (PK3-12);
- DCPS selective high schools (9-12); and
- all participating public charter schools (PK3-12)
The application deadlines are February 1, 2019 for grades 9-12 and March 1, 2019 for grades PK3-8.
Have questions or need help with your application? Call the My School DC hotline at (202) 888-6336, Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. or email info.myschooldc@dc.gov.
For more information and to apply, go to www.myschooldc.org.
With the federal government's open enrollment deadline quickly approaching, Washingtonians are reminded that they have until January 31, 2019 to get covered and stay covered through DC Health Link.
DCHealthLink.com, the District’s state-based health insurance exchange established under the Affordable Care Act, provides health insurance to more than 16,0000 residents through the individual marketplace and more than 77,000 people through the small business marketplace. Until January 31, 2019, residents can go to DCHealthLink.com to shop for, compare, and enroll in affordable, high-quality insurance plans.
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
This week’s District Minute features stories about EdFEST 2018, the new DC School Report Card, and My School DC.
Amazon Web Services is Hiring!
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- Journeyman SAR Scientist, TS/SCI Clearance Must Be Current
- Intelligence Analyst / OBP Analyst (DC Metro), TS/SCI Clearance Must Be Current
The District of Columbia Infrastructure Academy (DCIA) is a key initiative of Mayor Muriel Bowser's Administration, led by the Department of Employment Services.
Infrastructure is one of the fastest growing industries in the country. DOES has opened the DC Infrastructure Academy to meet the need for skilled infrastructure professionals in Washington, DC.
DCIA coordinates, trains, screens and recruits residents to fulfill the needs of the infrastructure industry and infrastructure jobs with leading companies in this high-demand field. DCIA is located in the Anacostia neighborhood in Ward 8.
Programs and services include:
- Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)
- Energy & Utilities
- Auto Mechanic Training
- OSHA 10
- Solar Panel Installation
- Interview Skills
- Job Fairs
- Job Referrals and more!
DC Infrastructure Academy Address:
2330 Pomeroy Road, SE
Washington, DC 20020
Closest Metro Station: Anacostia Metro Station
Closest Bus Lines: A33, W2, W3, W6, W8, and 94
For more information about opportunities to partner or to register for training call 202-899-6040 or email DCIA@dc.gov.
 For all DC Veterans in search of employment. Transfer your skills and become certified for free at SOME (So Others Might Eat) Center for Employment Training. SOME CET provides training for careers as Medical Administrative Assistants and Building Maintenance Service Technicians. Students earn occupational credentials and certifications. Contact SOME to apply: 202-292-4460 or Click Here for more information.
Executive Service/Cabinet Positions
Senior Management/Policy Positions
Policy and Program Specialist
Specialty Positions and Independent Agencies
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.
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Jobs for Military and Veterans can be found here.
The DC Government is hiring Veterans! Below you will find this week’s list of current job openings in District government. If and when a job seeker decides to apply for one of the opportunities listed, please note that the easiest way to search for a particular job posting is to search by Job ID # at https://careers.dc.gov.
Office of Unified Communications
- Computer Assistant Job ID # 5750
District Department of Transportation
- Motor Vehicle Operator Job ID # 5786
- Safety Manager Job ID # 5757
- Technical Writer Job ID # 5756
Metropolitan Police Department
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Supervisory Program Coordinator Job ID # 5764
OSSE DOT Department
- Fleet Management and Maintenance Job ID # 5589
- Customer Service Specialist Job ID # 5779
Department of Employment Services
- Associate Director of Unemployment Compensation Job ID # 5649
- Deputy Director Job ID # 5781
Department of Public Works
- Paralegal Specialist Job ID # 5680
- Human Resources Specialist Job ID # 5809
Office of the State Superintendent for Education
- Career & Tech. Education Director Job ID # 5789
- Director, Policy and Planning Job ID # 5773
- Management Analyst Job ID # 5691
Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services
- Human Resources Specialist Job ID # 5584
- Justice Inst. Counselor Job ID # 5804
- Investigator Job ID # 5770
Department of Forensic Sciences
- Forensic Scientist (Crime Scene) Job ID # 5430
Department of Health Care Finance
- Program Analyst Job ID # 5758
 The Mayor's Office of Veterans Affairs is launching a new Vietnam Veteran recognition program. If you are a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces at any time during the period of November 1, 1955 to May 15, 1975, regardless of location, you are eligible to receive a Vietnam Veteran Lapel Pin.
Additional details on our new program can be found here.
For more information, please call us at 202-724-5454.
 The next Veteran Business Stakeholder Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, January 8, 2019 from 5:00pm – 7:00pm at 441 4th Street, NW Washington, D.C. 20001. This is a great opportunity for us to engage with Veteran Small Business Owners and listen to the needs of the community. Following the format of past meetings, we’ll continue to provide resources in the form of guest speakers from government agencies and small business development organizations. MOVA is working to provide greater resources to the veteran small business community in 2019.
TOPIC: Business Opportunities with D.C. Government
The focus of this months meeting is to distribute information and available opportunities for startups and long-term entrepreneurs that are interested in doing business with the District of Columbia Government
Guest speakers include representatives from DC Office of Contracts and Procurement and the Department of General Services
Veteran Round Table
 Our Round Table event is back by popular demand!
The Mayor's Office of Veterans Affairs will be holding our first round table of the New Year on Thursday, January 31, 2018. The meeting will be held in room 1114 at One Judiciary Square, 441 4th St. NW.
If you are a D.C. Veteran with some ideas about how we can help our community, come out and join us! If you would like to participate, just give us a call at 202-724-5454!
 The Advisory Board serves as an advisory body to the Mayor, the Mayor's Office of Boards and Commissions, the Office of Veterans Affairs, the Department of Employment Services, the Department of Health, the Department of Human Services, and other District government departments, agencies, and offices on all matters pertaining to Veterans in the District of Columbia All meetings are open to the public - please come out and join us!
Time and Date:
Tuesday, February 5, 2019, 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm
**There will be no January 2019 meeting.**
Location:
441 4th Street, Northwest
Conference Room 1114
Washington, DC 20001
Call In Information:
Dial in: 712-451-0862
Passcode: 821260
The Mayor's Office of Veterans Affairs Newsletter is distributed to over 9,000 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
202-724-5454
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