So what does the Women Veterans Program have planned for this Month? They are always doing something! Listen in for your invite to 3 virtual activities coming to you from across the state. No matter where you are, you can attend!  Check the Calendar and Register Now!

On Feb 9 The American Legion will host its first Virtual Career Fair of 2021. Join Texas Veterans Commission for some important lessons on getting ready. From learning how to navigate the platform, and how to update and tailor resumes, to getting in some virtual interview practice. Listen in so you will be ready!!! Register for the Job Fair and the Prep Workshops here by perusing the calendar and clicking on the dates. https://www.tvc.texas.gov/events/

On this episode of "The Voice of Texas Veterans", we learn how the VA is helping veterans connect with financial institutions that offer reliable and inexpensive ways to manage VA monetary benefits. VBBP participating banks and credit unions have  experience  with the unique financial issues facing military and Veteran communities. 

How  to take care of one's family while doing time, can be a major worry. Our Justice Involved Claims Coordinators work with veterans behind bars, explaining the rules and regulations that can lead to compensation for the family.

It's a great way to learn the stories of women who served in the US military, paying a visit to the Military Women's Memorial,  The physical location is Arlington, Virginia, virtual location is https://womensmemorial.org/.  Listen in as Retired Brigadier General Robin Akin invites all Texas women service members and veterans to share their military history.  The rest of us can go online and take a tour. 

The Texas Veterans Commission Entrepreneur Program continues helping veterans and spouses start a business or grow a current one. This year we will host a monthly webinar "Success in 60 Minutes", which features a special guest and a Q & A session. The first webinar is January 20th, 12-1. Megan Sim from the Texas Facilities Commission is the first guest. She will talk about the great bargains veterans can find at the State and Federal Surplus Property Warehouses. Then have your questions ready for our Business Consultants. Register here. https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/7751026323656667404

This episode features a visit with Texas Veterans Commission Mental Health Provider Coordinator Yocasta Reynosa. She talks about our Mental Health Department services and gives veterans some COVID Isolation Coping Skills.

Despite the Pandemic, Texas Veterans Commission continued to serve veterans and their families all year long. Listen in as we revisit some TVC folks and partners we talked with this year. Find out about all our free services for veterans at https://www.tvc.texas.gov/.

Texas Veterans Commission Claims Benefit Advisors are well trained in the art of filing a VA Disability Claim the right way, the first time. And that's not all they do! Listen in to find out how our Advisors help veterans, family members and survivors. 

On this episode learn about  VA medical services for women veterans and how to get registered. Plus, everyone is invited to take part in the Dec 10, 2020 Women Veterans Virtual Roundtable Discussion. Participants include: Jacquelyn Hayes-Byrd - Executive Director, VA Center for Women Veterans Dr. Deleene Menefee - Women Veterans Program Manager, Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center and Juli McNeil - VISN 17 Women Veterans, Special Populations Program Manager. To join the discussion sign up here. It happens Dec 10, 2020 11:30-1:00 pm.