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ICT editor/owner Rosalie is the proud niece (WW II) and cousin (Vietnam) of US military veterans! No homeless vets! Jobs and continuing education for all our veterans!

Join the City of Worcester for the 62nd Annual Veterans’ Day Ceremony and the 97th Annual Observance of Armistice Day Wednesday, November 11!

Events from 8 AM – 2 PM

Pancake Breakfast: 8 AM – 11 AM – Veterans Inc., 69 Grove St.

Parade:

11:00 AM – Begins at Veterans Inc., 69 Grove St. and proceeds down Main Street to City Hall.

Program Honoring WWII Veterans: 12:00 PM – Worcester City Hall, 455 Main St., 3rd Floor

Wreath Laying Ceremony: 2 PM – Massachusetts Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Green Hill Park

In addition, Workforce Central Career Centers will host their Veterans Annual Fall Job Fair from 10:00 AM until 2:00 PM on Friday, November 20th at the Auburn/Webster Lodge of Elks #2118,, 754 Southbridge St., Auburn. The job fair is open to the general public and will feature companies from a number of industries, including health care, finance, customer service, law enforcement, manufacturing and more.

The Veterans’ Day activities are sponsored by Worcester Veterans Council, the City of Worcester, the City of Worcester Veterans Service Department, Veterans Inc. and the Massachusetts Vietnam Veterans Perpetual Care Committee.

Additionally, World War II veterans are invited to leave a great legacy by writing a letter about their World War II experiences and expressing hopes and dreams for the future.

The letters will be placed inside a time capsule, to be deposited on June 6, 2016 as part of the rededication of the World War II Memorial on the Worcester Common.

The memorial is currently under construction, and is expected to be finished in the spring. The time capsule will be opened in a hundred years, on D-Day, Saturday, June 6, 2116.

All World War II veterans who are Worcester residents are invited to participate. The letters should be one page, front and back.

There are two opportunities to send in a letter:

Veterans’ Day – Wednesday, November 11, 2015, Worcester City Hall, Levi Lincoln Chamber, 3rd Floor. After Veterans’ Day Program, which begins at 12:00 PM.

Or by mail or in person at the Office of Veterans’ Services, Worcester City Hall, Room 108, 455 Main St.

– from the City of Worcester website

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Jobs available! Apply for work NEXT SATURDAY!

December 7, 2014 admin

U.S. Census Bureau looking for good, dependable workers!

The New York Regional Office will be hiring approximately 100 temporary field representatives to work on the American Housing Survey (AHS) in Worcester County.

WHAT: The U.S. Census Bureau – New York Regional Office is hosting a walk-in recruiting fair to hire over 100 temporary field representatives in Worcester County, MA, and Windham County, CT for the American Housing Survey (AHS).

This survey is sponsored by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to collect data on the characteristics of the nation’s housing units and households.

Applicants must have a car and valid driver’s license, be a U.S. Citizen and pass a written test. Internet access is desirable. They must pass a basic skills test in order to be interviewed and considered for this position.

Former Census 2010 employees must reapply and be tested to be considered for these vacancies. Background checks will be conducted as well as reference checks.

WHEN: Saturday, December 13,

10:30 am

WHERE: Worcester Registry of Deeds Auditorium at 90 Front St. 2nd Floor, Worcester.

To learn more about job requirements and testing sessions in your area send an e-mail to new.york.recruit@census.gov

The hourly salary is $13.19 plus $0.56 per mile reimbursement. This is a temporary part-time position.

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Veteran Expo pairs veterans with services

June 7, 2012 admin Leave a comment

Boston – The Department of Veterans Affairs Boston Healthcare System and Bedford VAMC are partnering with the MA Department of Veteran Services and the community to host a benefit and job Expo for those who have served our nation. The Veterans Expo will have many federal, state, and local agencies on hand to explain benefits and programs available to assist Veterans with their transition back into civilian life.

“This event will bring together many government service agencies under one roof to assist our returning service men and women with navigating the often-times confusing benefits process,” said Michael M. Lawson, Director of VA Boston Healthcare System. “These men and women need jobs, support, and answers to their benefit questions; this is just the venue to provide that and much more.”

The Expo will also feature seminars throughout the day on Accessing VA benefits, Life after Deployment, Women Veterans Healthcare, Financial Planning, Communication for Couples, and more.

“Veterans have earned a wealth of benefits from their government and their communities. Ready access to those benefits is an on-going task and the VA Outreach team is there to help our Vets clear a path right through those obstacles,” said David Hencke, Outreach Coordinator for VA Boston Healthcare System. “This Expo is a high-energy, resource packed afternoon for anyone who has ever worn the uniform as well as their families and friends who support them.”

Veterans should bring their resume and proof of military service as there will be many businesses in attendance looking to employ Veterans. In addition, over 40 support agencies will be attending including the Mass. Department of Veteran and Career Services, Veterans Inc., US Department of Health and Human Services, American Consumer Credit Counsel, Army Wounded Warrior Program, Military Family Life Consultants, MA Spiritual Strength Network, Veterans Upward Bound, the Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program and many more. For a comprehensive list of businesses and agencies that will be at the Expo visit our web site www.boston.va.gov.

While at the Expo, Veterans will be able to enroll for VA healthcare and meet with representatives from the Veterans Benefits Administration to learn about VA Home Loans, Educational / Post 911 GI Bill Benefits, VA Non-Service Connected Pension Benefits, Service Connected Compensation Benefits from injuries related to military service and Vocational Rehabilitation & Employment (VR&E) Benefits. In addition, Veterans will be able to enroll in eBenefits which is a collaboration between the Department of Defense and VA. Our online eBenefits is a one-stop shop for benefits-related on line tools and information.

The Expo is free and will be held at Bunker Hill Community College, from 1 p.m. – 8 p.m. on June 20th, at the Multi-Purpose Center, Building G, 250 New Rutherford Ave., Boston.

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JOB-NET, the One-Stop Career Center to co-host Veterans Job Fair on May 25

May 23, 2011 admin

Over 70 employers to partner with veterans looking for work

Boston – The Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development (EOLWD) announced recently that JobNet, Boston’s One-Stop Career Center will partner with Northeastern University, The New England Center for Homeless Veterans, America’s Job Exchange and the U.S. Department of Veterans’ Affairs Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment’s VetSuccess to co-host the seventh annual Veterans Job Fair on May 25th.

“Massachusetts veterans have bravely served and protected our country, and in return our administration is proud to support military servicemen and women,” said Lieutenant Governor Timothy Murray. “It’s important to provide our veterans with the right tools and resources, including workforce training and employment opportunities so they can get back to work upon their return home from service.”

“The Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development is committed to serving Massachusetts’ veterans of every generation and all occupations,” said Secretary of Labor and Workforce Development Joanne F. Goldstein. “In addition to job fairs, I encourage veterans seeking work to visit the One-Stop Career Centers to work with the dedicated and experienced veterans’ representatives for assistance and advice.”

Over seventy employers with job openings in accounting, criminal justice, engineering, government, health care, human services, telecommunications, transportation, logistics and more will be on hand during the fair to connect with veterans and their families looking for work.

“Putting veterans back to work remains a priority for the Department of Veterans’ Services. I am proud to see our government and community partners working together to help employ veterans,” said Secretary of Veterans’ Services Coleman Nee. “Veterans bring extensive skills to the workforce to include specialized training, leadership, teamwork, and pride in getting the job done. I encourage Massachusetts businesses to join us in making hiring veterans a priority.”

Massachusetts leads the nation in offering the most comprehensive benefits and services to veterans and their families. The Patrick-Murray Administration has honored veterans by increasing benefits and services available, as well as expanding outreach to veterans and their families, particularly to returning veterans, homeless veterans and those struggling with mental health issues. In 2009, Governor Deval Patrick signed into law the Home of the Brave bill, which increased cash bonuses for veterans who have served multiple tours in Iraq and Afghanistan and established a “Medal of Liberty” to be awarded to the next of kin of Massachusetts servicemembers who have died due to wounds received while serving in the armed forces.

The Governor has also preserved programs and services for veterans, providing an $8 million increase to the Department of Veterans’ Services (DVS) in FY11 and announcing over $1 million in federal Department of Labor grants for veterans.

The Veterans Job Fair will take place on Wednesday, May 25 from 1:00 p.m.– 4:00 p.m. at Northeastern University’s Cabot Gym located at 360 Huntington Avenue in Boston. The Cabot Gym is accessible via the MBTA, either the Northeastern stop on the Green Line or Ruggles Station on the Orange Line. Veterans will be given priority entrance into the job fair from 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Doors will open for friends and family from 2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Visit http://www.jobnetboston.org or call 617-338-0909 for more information and up-to-date vendor information.

In addition to the annual job fair, dedicated veterans’ representatives are available at Massachusetts’ One-Stop Career Centers across the state to help veterans transition to civilian work by developing comprehensive training programs to get back to work. For more information about the veterans services offered at the state’s One-Stop Career Centers, visit www.mass.gov/dwd/veterans.