The Bannock County Veteran Services Office is hosting a resource fair for veterans who are looking to plan their next career move.
The resource fair, titled The 3 E’s of Readjustment: Education, Employment, & Entrepreneurship, will provide veterans with resources to help them write resumes, apply for federal jobs, find options to further their education, and start businesses. Veterans and their family members are invited to attend.
The resource fair will be held on Thursday, Oct. 17, from 3 to 7 p.m. in the multipurpose room of Chubbuck City Hall, 290 E. Linden Avenue.
Representatives from the East Idaho Vet Center, Idaho Division of Veterans Services, Idaho Department of Labor, VR&E, TRIO, Veteran Student Services Center at ISU, Vocational Rehab State of Idaho, Small Business Development Center, Veterans Entrepreneurship Alliance (VEA), and veteran entrepreneurs will be in attendance.
The representatives will provide focus sessions and presentations throughout the event.
3 – 4 p.m. Readjustment: Therapeutic Treatment and Understanding VA Benefits during Transitional Periods of Life
4 – 5 p.m. Education: Vocational Rehabilitation of Idaho, TRIO Programs, and Idaho State University Veteran Student Services Center
5 – 6 p.m. Employment: Emphasis on Disabled Veterans and the challenges and services available that are impairments to employment
6 – 7 p.m. Entrepreneurship: The Small Business Development Center will be available to discuss available resources and schedule one-on-one appointments to help you develop a winning business plan. Hear from Marine Veteran Nick Carson about his journey to self-employment.
For more information, contact the Bannock County Veteran Services Office at 208-282-4245.
