Spring Forward with VET TEC - March 2022

Veterans Benefits Administration sent this bulletin at 03/03/2022 04:48 PM EST

Hello spring, goodbye winter! Warmer and longer days are quickly approaching and help you “spring” forward this month, we have tips and tools to help you spring into action and jumpstart your career.

Step up your networking game with your free LinkedIn Premium Account. Email the VET TEC team to request one, today! Use that extra hour in the day to update your resume and connect with employers through the Resume Engine. Don’t forget to connect with our Employer Consortium partners by registering for upcoming events to help you land your next job in tech!

We hope that you find this edition of the VET TEC Newsletter helpful and informative. If so, be sure to share it with others in the VET TEC community or those who may be interested in joining – either as a student, employer partner or training provider. To share, simply forward this email or you can share a link to the PDF version, found here.

Upcoming Events

Lunch and Learn with Accenture on March 24, 2022

Save the Date!

Lunch and Learn with Pocket Prep on April 14, 2022

The VET TEC Employer Consortium team welcomes our newest member, Pocket Prep!

VA has partnered with mobile test-prep company, Pocket Prep to provide study support to Veterans seeking career certification credentials. Pocket Prep’s app-based study tools assist in making the certification process not only easier but also engaging and enjoyable. The company provides study material for a handful of industries that include cybersecurity, IT and many business specialties such as project and production management. Spearheading this initiative at Pocket Prep are Deon McCormick, April Stratemeyer and Alyson Newby. If you need support in preparing for your next certification exam, complete Pocket Prep’s intake form today!

Important COVID-19 Legislation Notice

VA’s authority to pay a student’s Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA) at the resident (in-person) rate for VET TEC training which was converted to online training due to the COVID-19 national emergency expires on June 1, 2022. If your VET TEC program spans June 1, 2022, and your Training Provider is NOT approved for online training, you will be expected to resume in person resident training on June 2, 2022, or you may be terminated from the VET TEC program. If your Training Provider is approved for online training your MHA may be reduced to the FY22 online rate beginning on June 2, 2022.

To find out if your VET TEC training is approved for online learning, please check with your Training Provider. You may also visit: https://www.benefits.va.gov/GIBILL/FGIB/VetTecTrainingProviders.asp

Mentors can help you with your job search

Need support in expanding your network? Check out these tips from LinkedIn to help you virtually connect to a mentor.

To learn about how a mentorship can be valuable when trying to start a new job, see what mentors and other job seekers are saying here.

Department of Energy is Hiring!

Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) is hosting a job fair for federal and contracting positions Wednesday, March 9^th from 10am-4pm.

Hiring managers will be conducting interviews and extending job offers on the spot. Don’t miss out!

For more information on this event and how to register, visit here.

Veterans Rapid Retraining Assistance Program (VVRAP)

Did you know that students eligible for VRRAP qualify for training with a VET TEC provider? If you know someone who may be out of GI Bill Entitlement and does not qualify for the VET TEC program, they may be eligible for training through VRRAP. Help us spread the word!

Use Resources from Our Partners

Hiring Our Heroes, one of our Employer Consortium partners, has resources to share with you to help you land that job you’ve been looking for.

Connect with HOH Career Connectors and subscribe to Hot Jobs to learn about available opportunities from military-ready employers.

Check out HOH’s calendar of events to learn more about upcoming virtual career events designed to provide you with helpful tips to best market your skills and connect you to potential employers.

Apply Now for the 2022 Warrior-Scholar Boot Camp

The future belongs to those who prepare for it. Set yourself up for success in college by completing one of Warrior-Scholar Project’s fully immersive academic boot camps in humanities, STEM, and business and entrepreneurship on campus at a top 20 college.

Student Veterans of America (SVA) Wants to Hear from You!

Make your voice heard. SVA is collecting information on the basic needs of student Veterans and the larger Veteran community. They want to hear from anyone who has served or is currently serving in the U.S. Military and their dependents.

Take the Basic Needs and Wellness Survey Now

Act quickly! The survey closes March 4^th.

Employer-Partner Corner

Employer-partners, schedule your 1-on-1 meeting with the VET TEC team, learn about your impact to the program in FY22! Email the VET TEC team to schedule, today!

ATTENTION Employer Partners: Did you submit your employment data for quarter one of the 2022 fiscal year? As a reminder this information is past due. If you have a question about how to submit or need help, we can help you! Please reach out to the VET TEC team for assistance, today!

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