From your Wisconsin Family Assistance Center Specialists(FACS):

Financial situations can show up even in the best of times. With the whole nation experiencing economic ups and downs (though it appears there are more downs than ups), no one is alone in trying to better manage personal finances to weather this economic storm.

Your FAC team has resources on hand to help you tame that beast. Often, a good look at your spending habits and budget (spending plan), coupled with a renewed sense of determination to get things in hand are all it takes. Couple that determination with some good reference material and resources and you are well on your way to your financial goals.

FAC offices have printed material as well as a lending library that includes all manner of financial topics. If a little more help is needed, call a FAC Specialist for some resources and/or referrals to organizations that can help you get that budget manageable again. These referrals can include our partner service organizations such as the American Legion and VFW, organizations specifically for military families such as Military One Source and Operation Homefront, as well nonprofit organizations and resources within your community.

When a deployment is thrown into the mix, things can get a bit frustrating. Emergency resources are available for military families. Calling a member of the FAC team is the way to start the application process. A FAC Specialist will listen to your needs and help determine which resources may be appropriate for your situation. FAC Specialists DO NOT make any determination on the outcome of these applications for emergency financial assistance. That is strictly handled within the individual organization to determine if you meet their eligibility.

Take responsibility for getting a handle on your financial situation and be sure you and your family are always “Mission Ready”.

Call a FAC Specialist today and see what we have for you!

A Vietnam Veterans Welcome Home Event will be held Aug. 28 at the Fairgrounds in Superior, WI.  The event is free and open to the public from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.  All community members are encouraged to participate in the event honoring the veterans’ service.

There will be a ceremony  noon to 1:30 p.m. with a tribute to Vietnam Veterans.    A motorcycle run begins at 3 p.m.  The event also features an art fair, classic car show, photo exchange,  and POW Balloon.  In addition, many local service organizations and community providers will host information booths.

The sponsors include the U.S. Veteran’s Health Administration, Disabled American Veterans, VA Vet Center,  State of Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs, Lions Club International, Project New Hope,  Wisconsin Department of Military Affairs and Superior-Douglas County Chamber of Commerce. The fairgrounds is located at 4700 Tower Ave. in Superior.

For more information, see www.northtierveterans.org or www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/event.php?eid=109678955719046

Dear Partners in Veterans’ Employment,

As the Assistant Secretary for Veterans’ Employment and Training, it gives me great pleasure to announce an exciting new training and employment opportunity for Veterans who are 20 to 24 years old!

The Veterans’ Employment and Training Service and the Employment and Training Administration’s (ETA) Job Corps are partnering in a demonstration project that will provide Job Corps’ comprehensive array of career development services to eligible Veterans 20 to 24 years old to prepare them for successful careers.

This is a fully-funded, all-expense-paid demonstration project that is free for the Veterans. The program includes transportation to and from the Job Corps center, housing, meals, basic medical services, academic and career technical training, bi-weekly living allowance, and job placement and post-graduation support.

We have worked with Job Corps to create an accelerated, customized program developed specifically for Veterans. This program recognizes the maturity and life experience that our Veterans have gained from their military experience.

Job Corps employs a holistic career development training approach that teaches academic, vocational, employability skills and social competencies in an integrated manner through a combination of classroom, practical and based learning experiences to prepare participants for stable, long-term, and high-paying jobs. One of the important outcomes is that participants will obtain a credential or certificate certifying them in a trade.

Veterans accepted in the demonstration project will be living among non-Veterans and other Veterans who are also transitioning from the military to civilian life. One of the Job Corps program’s key benefits is its post-graduate support. When Veterans are ready to begin transitioning into their career, Job Corps staff will assist them in job searching, resume drafting, and job interviewing skills.

Job Corps will provide graduates with transition services for up to 21 months after graduation, including assistance with housing, transportation and other support services. Upon completion of training, Veterans will be assigned to a career transition counselor to assist them with job placement or enrollment in higher education.

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August 28th 2010
Milwaukee Theatre
Plankinton Hall
500 West Kilbourn Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53203

11:00pm-4:00pm

• Participating Employers:
• Bank of America
• General Services Administration (GSA)
• General Electric
• Veterans Administration
• Patrick Cudahy
• Department of Homeland Security
• Farmers Insurance
• FEMA
• Medical College of Wisconsin
• Transportation Security Administration
• Department of Workforce Development
• Customs and Border Protection
• Kleen Test Products
• International Code Council
• United States Secret Service
• Service Providers
• Center for Veterans Issues
• Milwaukee County Veterans Service Office
• Dry Hootch
• Wisconsin ESGR
• Wisconsin Department Veterans Affairs
• Office of Veterans Services—DWD
• Wisconsin American Legion Family
• And many more…

Milwaukee Job Fair

Please assist in making the widest distribution of this email to veterans and those organizations that assist veterans in regard to employment opportunities.

The Department of Workforce Development, Office of Veterans Services in partnership with the Wisconsin American Legion, Department of Labor-VETS and the federal government’s Office of Personnel Management (OPM) have all coordinated to offer a Veterans Hiring Fair for federal employment on August 27th in Milwaukee and Chicago, with further hiring across the nation being conducted by telephone.

In addition, a Veterans Job Fair will be held on Saturday, August 28, 11-4 pm, Milwaukee Theatre, 500 West Kilbourn Avenue, flyer to follow.

The enclosed attachment contains a listing of over 460 federal jobs that are available to veterans through this special hiring fair; which includes approximately 40 available positions in the Midwest, of which 15 are located in Milwaukee and 18 in North Chicago and IL.

Eligibility: These jobs are being filled under the VRA Authority, 30% or more disabled veteran appointment or under Schedule A Special Hiring Authority. Eligibility includes not only disabled veterans but those in receipt of campaign badges, AFSM, or recently separated veterans (within the last 3 years). See each job announcement for specific eligibility and requirements.

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