Friday Digest: July 7

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Friday Digest: July 7, 2017

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This Week:


Veterans Career Fair, July 11

Minnesota Veterans Employment Services invites all Veterans and their spouses to this 11th annual event. Over 150 employers will be on-site. In addition, the event will include providers who offer services for Veterans.

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Veterans Career Fair

Minnesota State Parks and Recreation Areas Offer New Benefits for Veterans

Starting July 1, 2017 active military personnel in any branch or unit of the United States Armed Forces and Veterans with a service-connected disability will be eligible to receive a free year-round vehicle permit, providing unlimited access to all 75 Minnesota state parks and recreation areas.

These new benefits were proposed by the Department of Natural Resources and approved by state lawmakers during the 2017 Minnesota legislative session (Minnesota Statutes, section 85.053, subdivisions 8 and 10).

To see all of the licenses, permits and passes that are available to military personnel and Veterans, and the form of identification that an individual needs to show, visit www.mndnr.gov.

For more information, contact the DNR Information Center at info.dnr@state.mn.us, 651-296-6157 or 888-646-6367 (8 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday).


MACV Events

The Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans will be hosting the following upcoming events:


Free Boots to Business Reboot Class Coming to Metro Area in July 2017

The Small Business Administration (SBA) invites Veterans and their spouses to a free entrepreneurship training course in Eden Prairie, Minn. Boots to Business Reboot (Reboot) is a two-step training program that helps Veterans learn what it takes and prepares them to dive into business ownership.

Reboot has been designed specifically for Veterans and their spouses. In step one of Reboot, Veterans will get an overview of business ownership and business plan development, a practical exercise in spotting opportunities and an introduction to available public and private resources.

The first step of Reboot will be held on Wednesday, July 26, 2017 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Minnesota Bankers Association, 8050 Washington Ave South, Suite 150, Eden Prairie, MN 55344.

The one day session is free, but space is limited and registration is required. These classes have been filling up fast and early registration is highly suggested. Register here.

Veterans who complete this one day course will then be eligible for step two: a FREE eight-week online entrepreneurship course.

Partnering with the SBA to present this Boots to Business Reboot program are the Minnesota Bankers Association, the Small Business Development Center and the Veterans Business Outreach Center.

The Small Business Administration was created in 1953 as an independent agency of the federal government to aid, counsel, assist and protect the interests of small business concerns, to preserve free competitive enterprise and to maintain and strengthen the overall economy of our nation.  The Minnesota District Office provides SBA programs and services to the state of Minnesota. Working with our resource partners across the state, we help businesses start, grow and achieve success. Visit www.sba.gov/mn to learn more.


Call for Minnesota's Vietnam War Stories

The Vietnam War defined a generation. It changed the lives of people who fought in it and who fought against it. It’s time for all of us to remember, honor, and understand.

Minnesota PBS stations are working to gather photos, videos, audio, and stories to be displayed on an interactive story wall, set to launch in fall 2017.

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Applications for the Camp Ripley and Arden Hills Army Training Site

The Minnesota Department of Military Affairs (DMA) is accepting hunt applications for the Camp Ripley and Arden Hills Army Training Site (AHATS) hunting events this fall and spring 2018.

The 2017 military members archery hunt will be held October 4 - 5 at Camp Ripley and October 16-18, October 27-29, November 8-10, December 8-10 at AHATS. Minnesota residents who are current or retired military members, or have served since 2001 for any of our Nation's Armed Forces may apply. Applications are due by August 18, 2017.

The 2017 deployed soldier muzzleloader hunt will be held November 27-29. Applicants must be an active or retired Minnesota Army or Air National Guard Soldier that has been mobilized with a Minnesota Army or Air National Guard Unit to support the Global War on Terrorism since September 11, 2001. Applications are due by September 15, 2017.

The 2018 deployed soldier turkey hunt will be held April 25-26 (Season C) and again on May 14-15 (Season E) at Camp Ripley. AHATS hunts will be May 9-11 (Season E) and May 12-14 (Season E), 2018. Applications are due by December 1, 2017 for these hunts and applicants must be current or retired military members, or have served since 2001 for any of our Nation's Armed Forces.

Click here to apply and for further information and eligibility requirements >>

 


Work at MDVA

The Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA) is looking for individuals across the state interested in joining a team that is committed to helping serve Minnesota Veterans and their families. Whether you are a Veteran, family member, or an individual who wants to show your support for our nation’s heroes, we are confident you will find a career path that is diverse, team-oriented and focused on making a real difference.

Some of our current job openings:

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