Workplace Skills Training
The Workplace Essential Skills program provides basic career skill training designed to promote job readiness. The Employment section of the Workplace Essential Skills Program will help veterans to … [Read More...]
Money Smart Training
The current mortgage crisis illustrates the need for consumers to obtain financial training. We provide our veteran population with financial education workshops. Good financial habits strengthen … [Read More...]
Computer Technology Training
Computer literacy is a necessity in today’s competitive job market. Employers expect new employees to bring sufficient technological skills to their place of employment. Computer literacy … [Read More...]
Entrepreneurship Training
Returning veterans may need to explore other options, such as starting their own business, as a way to obtain employment. The NxLevel for Micro Entrepreneurs course seeks to provide its … [Read More...]
News & Updates
VWDC Welcomes Spring 2012 Class
On March 3, the Veterans Workforce Development Center conducted an orientation workshop for the Spring 2012 class of scholarship participants. The orientation workshop included distribution of iPads to the veterans to facilitate their distant learning. Below are pictures from the event which included technical training and guest speakers. VWDC Director Darlene Booth-Bell with Veterans … [Continue Reading]
Obama Unveils $5 Billion Veterans Jobs Proposal
February 3, 2012. Washington (CNN) – President Barack Obama unveiled a new $5 billion veterans jobs plan Friday that the administration says will put thousands of men and women who once wore their country’s uniform back to work. The new Veterans Jobs Corps initiative, first mentioned in the president’s State of the Union address last week,… [Continue Reading]
CNN :: Veteran Struggles To Find Job
Kenya Smith only has good things to say about the U.S. Navy, where she served a total of 14 years before leaving in 2009. It’s the only profession she’s ever known. “I love the Navy,” she said during a recent interview in suburban Maryland. “If you split me open, I’m blue and gold.” Smith, a… [Continue Reading]