Military Sexual Trauma Awareness Month
Upcoming Community Events for Veterans in Fayette County
RISE is excited to partner with East End United Community Center in Uniontown to bring a series of community events for Veterans in Fayette Co.
The sessions are open to all and will run from April 11th until June 21st. Registration is encouraged.
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Job Fair at Erie County PA Soldiers' and Sailors' Home: April 20
The Erie County PA Soldiers' and Sailors' Home will be holding a job fair on Thursday, April 20th from 1pm to 6pm at their facility located at 560 East Third St. They are looking to hire registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, certified nursing assistants, and nurse aid trainees.
PA DMVA Homes Host Weekly Walk-In Hiring Events
Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) is offering walk-in interviews every Wednesday at five of their Veterans Homes throughout the commonwealth. Dubbed "Walk-In Wednesdays," the hiring events provide the public a convenient way to explore employment opportunities and possible receive an on-the-spot job offer. Hours vary per location.
Upcoming Veterans Leadership Program (VLP) Career Fairs
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Johnstown Veteran Career Fair
Who: Meet with talent acquisition teams from Amazon, Goodwill, Manpower, and the PA Department of Corrections
When: Thursday, 20 April from 1-3 PM
Where: Behavioral Health: 110 Franklin Street Johnstown, PA 15901
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Erie Veteran
Career Fair
Who: Meet with talent acquisition teams from Erie County Human Resources and Northwest Regional College
When: Friday, 21 April from 10-12 PM
Where: Erie Public Library: 1255 Manchester Road Erie, PA 16505
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Pittsburgh Veteran Career Fair
Who: Meet with talent acquisition teams from UPS, Community College of Allegheny County, UPMC, and Allegheny County Human Resources
When: Friday, 28 April from 10-12 PM
Where: VLP Office: 2934 Smallman Street Pittsburgh, PA 15201
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Vetrepreneur Franchise Workshop
When: Thursday, April 20, 2023 | 12-1 pm (ET)
Cost: Free
Location: Virtual
Event Details: Hear from Veterans who own franchises and get the inside track on how they became their own boss. Attend the Franchising Bootcamp to learn the basics and benefits of franchising. If you like what you learn, schedule a 10-minute chat with a franchise coach to determine if franchising is right for you.
Registration: Vetrepreneur Franchise Workshop
G.I. Jobs Virtual Job Fair
When: Thursday, April 27, 2023 | 12-4 pm (ET)
Cost: Free
Location: Virtual
Event Details: Don’t miss your opportunity to talk with dozens of recruiters from companies of all sizes at this online event! These recruiters know the value of hiring Veterans and they are looking for you to join their ranks.
Attending is easy:
- Create your profile. Then upload your resume.
- Learn about jobs that are available from attending companies. We’ll send you company information and links to explore available opportunities.
- Sign into the event and talk or text with recruiters about positions you’re interested in.
VA Enrollment, Claims, and Information Fair
Date and Time: Thursday, May 4, 2023 | 11:00am- 2:00pm
Location: Cranberry Township VA Clinic | 900 Commonwealth Drive, Suite 900, Cranberry Twp, PA 16066
Event: The Butler VA Health Care System is hosting an information, enrollment, and claims fair to educate, enroll, and assist Veterans in applying for VA benefits. Staff from the Butler VA and Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) will be on hand to share information about VA programs and services, Veteran benefits, the PACT Act, and answer questions. Veterans interested in enrolling at the event should bring a copy of their DD-214.
Virtual Pacific Veteran Outreach Symposium: Celebrating Asian American Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Heritage Month
Date and Time: Thursday, May 4, 20203 | 3:00pm-6:00pm (EDT)
Location: WebEx Virtual Event
Link to Attend: WebEx
Phone: 1-833-558-0712 USA Toll Free Number / Access Code: 2760 206 0877
Event:Outreach, Transition and Economic Development (OTED) will host a VBA/OTED – Virtual Pacific Veteran Outreach Symposium: Celebrating Asian American Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Heritage (AANHPI) Month on Thursday, May 4, 2023. In recognition of Asian American, Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Heritage Month, this symposium will celebrate AANHPI service in military, as well as Veteran contributions to our Nation. Guest speakers will educate and empower attendees about the benefits and services available to them and also highlight VA outreach efforts to bridge the gap between the VA and AANHPI Veterans, service members, family members, caregivers, and survivors. The symposium will also provide information on current and future VA benefits, to include filing a VA disability claim online, fraud prevention and awareness and the Sergeant First Class (SFC) Heath Robinson Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT) Act.
Waterford Veteran Resource Fair
Date and Time: Saturday, May 6, 2023 | 10:00am- 2:00pm
Location: Fort LeBoeuf American Legion Post #285 | 120 West 4th Street, Waterford, PA 16441
Event: Veterans and their families are invited to all-inclusive, free Veteran resource event featuring VA services and additional Veteran serving organizations. A subject matter expert from the Pittsburgh VBA Regional Office will be available to provide information to Veterans about PACT Act regarding service-connected compensation and assist with individual questions and concerns. Visit VBA's resource table for more information. This event is sponsored by the For LeBoeuf American Legion Post #285, the Erie VA Medical Center, and the Erie Vet Center. For additional information, visit Erie VA Medical Center Events or contact Kevin Carroll at 814.722.0677.
PAServes: Transportation Assistance for Veterans
Do you need assistance getting to your scheduled examination(s) for your VA benefits? If so, PAServes Greater Pittsburgh may be able to help.
PAServes Greater Pittsburgh is the local branch of AmericaServes, the country’s first coordinated system of public, private, and non-profit organizations working together to serve Veterans, service members and their families.
Assistance with transportation is one of the many services provided by PAServes Greater Pittsburgh.
PACT Act and Your VA Benefits
The PACT Act is a historic new law that expands VA health care and benefits for Veterans who were exposed to toxic fumes and other hazards while fighting for our country.
Family members or dependents of deceased Veterans may qualify for various VA benefits.
The VA is committed to ensuring all Veterans and their family members receive the benefits and care they have earned.
Next steps for Veterans and dependents:
- Apply now for PACT Act benefits by filing a claim.
- If you have not yet enrolled in VA for health care, learn how to apply.
Scan the QR code above to learn more about how to file a claim.
Learn more: Watch PACT ACT OVERVIEW Video, visit VA.Gov/PACT or call 1-800-MyVA411.
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Pittsburgh VBA Regional Office Operating Status
The Pittsburgh VBA RO is open for services 8am-4pm, Monday-Friday. To schedule an appointment for in person or virtual services:
Veterans and stakeholders may now also utilize the new, online Visitor Engagement Reporting Application (VERA) self-service portal to schedule virtual or in-person appointments with your VA Regional Office. You can use the camera on your smartphone to capture the QR code above to schedule an appointment.
Veterans can continue to get information about benefits or file a claim by visiting www.va.gov. Veterans are also encouraged to continue with their appointed Veterans Service Officers.
To learn more about opportunities to meet with a VA representative in a community near you, visit our website for the full listing of upcoming and recurring outreach opportunities:
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Veteran Good News Stories
We want to hear your VA good news stories! Whether you're a Veteran Readiness & Employment (VR&E) participant who found a new career path, a Veteran who applied for and received care and benefits as a result of the PACT Act, or a long time recipient of service-connected compensation who had a great experience with VA, we want to hear from you! These stories may be used by VA Public Affairs in speeches, presentations, and other related media to showcase to Veterans and survivors the care and benefits available to them, and encourage them to apply now.
Please take a moment to provide your contact information through the link below and a representative from the Pittsburgh VA Regional Office will contact you to share your story.
Upcoming Virtual Events
There are a number of VA virtual outreach events being held nationwide. Visit the link below to view the full list of virtual offerings:
Help Us Serve You!
If you are interested in having a VA representative from the Pittsburgh RO attend an upcoming virtual event, participate in a virtual speaking engagement, or provide a benefits briefing to your team, please let us know!
VA Welcome Kit
Whether you’re just getting out of the service or you’ve been a civilian for years now, the VA Welcome Kit can help guide you to the benefits and services you’ve earned.
The Veterans Benefits Guide highlights VA benefits and services available for transitioning Service members and their families. |
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If you’re a Veteran having thoughts of suicide or concerned about one, reach 24/7 crisis support through the new Veterans Crisis Line (VCL) number: Dial 988, then Press 1. |
The appearance of external hyperlinks does not constitute endorsement by the Department of Veterans Affairs of the linked web sites, or the information, products or services contained therein. For other than authorized VA activities, the Department does not exercise any editorial control over the information you may find at these locations. All links are provided with the intent of meeting the mission of the Department. Please let us know about existing external links which you believe are inappropriate.
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