Be Connected

Resource Navigation Training
2022-05-25 09:00 - 11:00 (America/Phoenix) | Virtual Conference Center
Everyone in our community is invited to attend Military/Veteran Resource Navigation training. This is the signature training developed by the Arizona Coalition for Military Families to equip members of our community to be an open door to connect service members, veterans and their families to support and resources. Over 5,000 Arizonans have attended this training.
There is no cost for this training and all are welcome!
Register: https://2023acmfnavigationtraining.eventbrite.com
For questions or more information, email Events@ArizonaCoalition.org.

Mental Health Fair - Mesa PD
2022-05-21 10:00 - 14:00 | Eagles Community Center, 828 E. Broadway Road, Mesa, AZ, 85204, United States
Join the Mesa Police Department as we celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month and end stigma through knowledge.
Date: 05/21/2022 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Location: Eagles Community Center, 828 E. Broadway Road, Mesa.

Dozens of local behavioral health providers will be available with resources.
Education break-out sessions.
The Mesa Police Department Mental Health Support Team and other City of Mesa Department departments will be available to answer questions about behavioral health initiatives.

Arts in Service
2022-05-13 17:30 - 19:30 | Mesa Arts Center, 1 East Main Street, Mesa, AZ, 85201, United States
You’re invited to the Mesa Arts Center, 1 E. Main St. in Mesa, on Friday, 5/13 from 5:30 – 7:30 PM for a free event celebrating the artwork of local service members & veterans created through the Arts in Service program. Speakers will reflect on the program and refreshments are provided. Learn more at www.MesaArtsCenter.com.
View the Event Flyer

Military Spouse Appreciation Day
2022-05-06
May 6, 2022, is Military Spouse Appreciation Day. It is a day where we take the time to recognize the support & sacrifices made by spouses within the U.S. military & how each spouse plays a vital role in the mission. Thank you for all you do, military spouses! #NationalMilitarySpouseAppreciationDay

VA Town Hall
2022-05-05 09:30 - 11:00 | Virtual Event
Veterans and Community Stakeholders Urged to Attend VA Town Hall
CONTACT: Dennis May, 202-461-6191, Dwayne E. Campbell, 202-461-6191
Thursday, May 5, 2022 from 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. (mountain)
VA’s Advisory Committee on Minority Veterans, in conjunction with the Center for Minority Veterans will be hosting a virtual Town Hall. Veterans and community stakeholders are invited to participate in a Veterans Town Hall to discuss how the VA is serving the needs of all Veterans. Representatives from Phoenix VA Health Care System, National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, and Phoenix VA Regional Office will be present to answer questions and address concerns.
Microsoft Teams
https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetupjoin/19%3ameeting_NTA2Mjg2NDEtNzY5Yi00MGFiLThiYjYtYmI1ZGM4YmU4MGRi%40t hread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22e95f1b23-abaf-45ee-821db7ab251ab3bf%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22b6b2e349-543a-4e81-b2f9-f02c696390ca%22%7d
Or call in (audio only)
+1 872-701-0185
Phone Conference ID: 472 361 940#

12th Annual Statewide Symposium
2022-04-20 - 2022-04-21
Save-the-Date! The 2022 Statewide Symposium will take place on April 20 & 21, 2022.
Learn more and find a replay of the 2021 event at: ArizonaCoalition.org/Symposium

Resource Navigation Training
2022-03-30 09:00 - 11:00, 2022-02-23 09:00 - 11:00 | Virtual Event via Zoom

Maricopa County Veteran Stand Down
2022-03-17 | Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum, 1826 W. McDowell Road, Phoenix, 85007, United States
March 17, 2022
Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum
1826 W. McDowell Road
All service members, veterans and their family members are invited to the 2022 Maricopa County Veteran Stand Down event. Connect to VA HealthCare, mental health services, clothing, meals, hygiene services, housing, ID/ driver’s license, court services, legal aid and other services resources.

Arizona Faith Gathering
2022-01-26 10:00 - 11:30
We invite you to gather virtually with faith leaders to how to better support military-connected members of our community. Our special guest speakers, VA Chaplains, will share the spiritual journey of a veteran and why your support as part of the faith community is so essential in their lives.
Arizona Faith Gathering meetings take place quarterly and are open to all community members interested in expanding faith-based support to our military, veteran, and family population. Learn more about the Arizona Faith Network at www.ConnectVeterans.org/Faith and register for this virtual event at https://bit.ly/Jan26FaithEvent.

Resource Navigation Training
2021-12-15 09:00 - 10:30, 2021-11-17 09:00 - 10:30, 2021-10-27 09:00 - 10:30, 2021-09-29 09:00 - 10:30, 2021-08-25 09:00 - 10:30, 2021-07-28 09:00 - 10:30 | Virtual Event via Zoom
Everyone in our community is invited to attend Military/Veteran Resource Navigation training. This is the signature training developed by the Arizona Coalition for Military Families to equip members of our community to be an open door to connect service members, veteran and their families to support and resources. Over 5,000 Arizonans have attended this training.
There is no cost for this training and all are welcome!
Register: https://2021AcmfNavigationTraining.eventbrite.com
For questions or more information, email Events@ArizonaCoalition.org.

AZNext - Arizona State University
2021-11-15 08:00 - 2022-01-17 17:00 | Virtual Event via Zoom
Closing the Skills Gap to Build the Future Workforce
AZNext is a training program designed to create a bold, innovative, and sustaining workforce development ecosystem that addresses the need for more skilled workers in IT, cybersecurity, and advanced manufacturing roles in Arizona and across the U.S.
Provided at no cost to the participant.
AZNext’s International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA) Entry Certificate in Business Analysis (ECBA) Program is open for enrollment. You’ll learn the core knowledge needed in order to pass the IIBA Entry Certificate in Business Analysis (ECBA) exam. The certificate credential is required by many employers who are seeking to fulfill IT Business Analyst roles within their organizations. IT Business Analysts bridge the technical and business sides of the organization to design, develop and deploy digital technologies.
Who Is This Course Designed For?
Program is accessible to anyone with an undergraduate degree (any discipline) or those who are in the senior year of their degree program.
Program Timeline
The program consists of 10 weeks of faculty-facilitated instruction including readings, exercises, and labs. A weekly online live lecture including industry professionals will discuss each week’s topics.
• Week 1 – Tech in Business
• Week 2 – Processes and Context
• Week 3 – Requirements
• Week 4 – Projects
• Week 5 – Change and Risk
• Week 6 – Agile Fundamentals
• Week 7 – Business Modeling Fundamentals
• Week 8 – Validating and Verifying Business Models
• Week 8 – Developing Future State Business Model
• Week 10 – IIBA Exam Prep/Career Development
Participants will contextualize what they are learning through relevant engagements with working business professionals.
What You Will Receive
Upon exam passage (cost covered by AZNext), participants will receive an IIBA Entry Certificate in Business Analysis. In addition, participants will have access to AZNext’s network of industry partners for potential job placement.
Admission Requirements
Participants must be:
• 17 years of age or older
• A high school or GED graduate
• Eligible to work in the U.S.
• Interested in technology and project management
Apply at bit.ly/AZNextApply
Learn More at wpcarey.asu.edu/aznext
Questions? Email AZNext@asu.edu

Be Connected Faith Network Quarterly Meeting
2021-11-05 10:00 - 11:30 | Virtual Event via Zoom
Wondering how you and your faith community could more fully support military families in your congregation and community?
Join us for the inaugural Faith Network quarterly meeting. We equip faith community members to broaden their support for Military/Veterans and their families by:
Educating. Connecting. Encouraging. Inspiring You to Act.
Clergy and community members are invited to attend this inaugural Be Connected Faith Network Quarterly Meeting to learn how the faith community can make a big difference for military-connected Arizonians!
Featured Speaker:
Charles Brown, Executive Director Franciscan Renewal Center
Presentation:
“Military/Veteran Ministry: How we got started, what it means for us and its impact”
Friday, November 5
10:00 – 11:30 AM MST
Virtual Event Via Zoom
Register at https://bit.ly/BCFNMeeting
Questions? Contact Kathy Gallowitz at kathy@arizonacoalition.org or 602-753-8802 ext. 710

Arizona Veteran Support Campus Training
2021-10-29 10:00 - 11:30 | Virtual Event via Zoom
Staff and faculty of current and prospective Arizona Veteran Support Campuses are invited to participate in no-cost ongoing training focused on military/veteran culture and related topics.
AVSCs are required to have key staff attend Military Cultural Awareness training. All Veteran Resource Center employees must attend. Overall 10% of all employees must participate in this or online, asynchronous training. 25% of trained employees must be academic faculty members.
Register at https://avsctraining.eventbrite.com
For questions or more information, email Events@ArizonaCoalition.org.

Intimate Partner Violence (IVP) 1st Annual Summit
2021-10-21 08:00 - 12:30 | Virtual Event via Zoom
VISN 22 – Intimate Partner Violence Assistance Program (IPVAP) Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) 1st Annual Summit
Join us to build awareness about the Veteran’s experience of intimate partner violence and how we can work together to help support healthy relationships and provide important resources!
Thursday, October 21
8:00 AM – 12:30 PM MST
Featured Speakers:

Veteran Roweena Arasah: National Coalition Against Domestic Violence Speakers Bureau
Josephine Ridley: The Intersection between Race and Intimate Partner Violence
Gwen Packard & Jacqueline Campbell: ourCircle App
National Domestic Violence Hotline
VISN 22 IPVAP Coordinators Panel

Register Today!
Download the Summit Flyer

2021 Mental Health Summit
2021-10-20 08:30 - 11:30 | Virtual Conference Center
Please join us for the 2nd annual virtual summit focused on Arizona’s 500,000+ service members, veterans, their families and communities.

The summit provides the opportunity to communicate with the VA and Be Connected leadership, learn about an array of topics focused on health and wellbeing, and connect to what is happening statewide and regionally. Everyone with an interest in and concern about the mental health and wellness of our military, veteran and family population is invited to attend the event.

Wednesday, October 20, 2021
9:00am-11:30am
This event will be held in a virtual conference center.
The conference room will open at 8:30 AM MST for attendees.

This year we will focus our efforts on listening to you and hearing your concerns. We have created a form for you to provide the questions you want the VA leaders to answer. This is a special opportunity for you to connect with VA and community leadership and collaborate on solutions.
Attendees are invited to complete this short pre-event form by 9/30. The VA directors and partners will respond to some of the pre-submitted questions from the registrants during the event.

Sign up for this virtual at https://bit.ly/Oct20Summit and submit your questions at https://bit.ly/AsktheVA. There is no cost to attend.

Featured speakers include:

Michael Fisher, VISN 22, Network Director
Alyshia Smith, Central Arizona VA Healthcare System, Director
Steve Sample, Northern Arizona VA Healthcare System, Director
Jennifer Gutowski, Southern Arizona VA Healthcare System, Director
Wanda Wright, AZ Department of Veterans Services, Director

View/Download the Summit Flyer
Questions? Please email events@arizonacoaliton.org

Veteran Listening Session
2021-10-19 16:00 - 17:30
Be Connected invites you to join us for an informal, open discussion regarding the needs of veterans and their families in your community. We are interested in hearing from veterans with a variety of backgrounds and experiences. Your input will help shape future veterans’ programs and resources in your area.

COTTONWOOD, AZ
October 19, 2021 | 1600 – 1730 MST
A light dinner will be provided. Location will be emailed after registration.

Some of the topics we will explore include:

What challenges do veterans face daily?
What can cause a veteran to isolate, feel alone, and hopeless?
As experts in your community, what are some additional needs or resources for veterans in the area?
How equipped are you and others in your community to help your fellow veterans?
What would make you feel more equipped?

To thank you for your time, all participants will receive a $35 WalMart gift card at the conclusion of the session.
Note: The session will be audio recorded and participants will sign a release to use their input in developing veteran programs. No identifiable information (name, etc.) will be retained nor included in any materials after the listening session.

Register by 10/14 at https://form.jotform.com/211876757403058
Questions? Email becket@arizonacoalition.org

Mohave Community Leadership Conference
2021-10-08 14:00 - 15:30 | 1977 W. Acoma Blvd. Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403, 1977 W. Acoma Blvd., Lake Havasu City, AZ, 86403, United States
You are invited to join the leadership of the Arizona Coalition for Military Families, the Arizona Department of Veterans’ Services and Northern Arizona VA Health Center for an important conversation about Veterans and their families in Mohave County.
October 8th, 2:00 PM -3:30 PM MST
Lake Havasu Community College
1977 West Acoma Blvd.
Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403
Using the latest data models and feedback received from local veteran focus groups, State and VA Leadership would like to increase the collaboration to find solutions to:

The challenges veterans face daily
Reduce the feelings of isolation and hopelessness
Add to the resources available to Mohave County Veterans
Increase the number of Be Connected Partner Organizations

This event will follow COVID-19 protocols for attendees’ safety, including social distancing and required face masks.
Register for the event at: https://bit.ly/21MohaveLC
View/Download Event Flyer
Questions? Email events@arizonacoaltion.org

Career Navigation Plus
2021-09-30 09:00 - 11:30 | Virtual Event via Zoom
Expanding Career Opportunities for Minority Veterans and Women Veterans in Arizona
PROGRAM LAUNCH
Thursday, September 30, 2021 | 9:00 – 11:30 AM MST
Attend virtually or on-site in locations statewide
Workforce stakeholders are invited to the program launch of Career Navigation Plus. Hear from project partners, learn how Minority Veteran and Women Veteran career seekers can benefit from this program, and learn how to nominate career seekers.
Career Navigation Plus program participants will receive:
• $100 toward essential needs upon enrollment (e.g. gas, food, utility bill, etc.)
• Personalized resource review
• Career navigation assessment
• Ongoing career navigation support, training and resources for career readiness and placement
• $150 toward essential needs upon program completion
There is space for 100 Veterans in this program. Nominations for program participation will be accepted through December 15 or when the program is at capacity. Veterans can nominate themselves or be nominated by workforce stakeholders and others in the community.
Download the program’s printable flyer here.
Register for the event at https://bit.ly/BCCNPlus
Nominate yourself or someone you know: https://form.jotform.com/212304463975154
Have questions, need help enrolling or ﬁnding a location for the launch event? Email events@arizonacoalition.org or call 866-4AZ-VETS (429-8387).

Connecting Arizona
2021-08-25 16:00 - 17:00
Arizona Coalition for Military Families “Be Connected” Career Navigation Program Information Session hosted by the Hiring Our Heroes Military Spouse Professional Network
Join Hiring our Heroes Military Spouse Professional Network Arizona Lead and Shelby Alavekios – a proud military spouse, workforce professional and lead of the Military Spouse Initiative – for a virtual fireside chat that you do not want to miss!
Shelby will explain how military spouses, partners, and family members can get ahead in the job market by connecting with the right resource at the right time.
Register at https://bit.ly/Aug25Event

Arizona Veteran Supportive Campus Training
2021-07-30 10:00 - 11:30 | Virtual Event via Zoom
Training is provided at no cost for schools that have or are working to earn the Arizona Veteran Supportive Campus designation from ADVS.

About this event

Staff and faculty of current and prospective Arizona Veteran Supportive Campuses are invited to participate in no-cost ongoing training focused on military/veteran culture and related topics.
Please select the training date you prefer. A Zoom link will be sent closer to the event.
Training dates (choose one):
Friday, April 30, 2021 – 1:00pm-2:30pm
Friday, July 30, 2021 – 10:00am-11:30am
Friday, October 29, 2021 – 10:00am-11:30am
Friday, January 28, 2022 -10:00am-11:30am
Friday, April 29, 2022 – 1:00pm-2:30pm
Friday, July 29, 2022 – 10:00am-11:30am
Friday, October 28, 2022 – 10:00am-11:30am
AVSCs are required to have key staff attend Military Cultural Awareness training. All Veteran Resource Center employees must attend. Overall 10% of all employees must participate in this or online, asynchronous training. 25% of trained employees must be academic faculty members.
For questions or more information, email Events@ArizonaCoalition.org.

Resource Navigation Training
2021-06-23 09:00 - 10:30, 2021-05-12 09:00 - 10:30 | Virtual Event via Zoom
Everyone in our community is invited to attend Military/Veteran Resource Navigation training. This is the signature training developed by the Arizona Coalition for Military Families to equip members of our community to be an open door to connect service members, veteran and their families to support and resources. Over 5,000 Arizonans have attended this training.
There is no cost for this training and all are welcome!
Register: https://2021AcmfNavigationTraining.eventbrite.com

Mil/Vet Faith-Based Summit
2021-06-09 09:30 - 12:00 | Virtual Conference Center
Wednesday, June 9, 2021 | 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
You are invited to an online summit hosted by the Arizona Coalition for Military Families, Arizona Department of Veterans’ Services and Be Connected program, in partnership with the Governor’s Office of Youth, Faith and Family. Join faith-based communities and members from around Arizona as we strengthen faith-based support for all service members, veterans and their families.
Featured Speakers:
Maria Christina Fuentes
Director, Governor’s Office of Youth, Faith and Family
Wanda Wright, Col (Ret.), MBA, MPA, MEd
Director, Arizona Department of Veterans’ Services
Mike Wold
Regional Coordinator, Institute for Healing of Memories North America
Thomas Winkel, MA, LPC, NCC
Director, Arizona Coalition for Military Families
There is no cost to attend this summit. Please register online by June 4th:
www.BeConnectedFaithNetwork.eventbrite.com

11th Annual Statewide Symposium
2021-04-21 08:30 - 2021-04-22 12:00 | Virtual Conference Center
The 11th Annual Statewide Symposium in Support of Service Members, Veterans & Their Families looks different this year. The 11th annual event is being held virtually for the first time (after being canceled in 2020).
April 21 & 22, 2021
8:30 – 12:00 each day
Thanks to our event partners, including the Arizona Department of Veterans’ Services, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, USAA & APS, there is no registration fee for the event, which will be held in our new virtual conference Center.
Note: All sessions were recorded and are available here: https://www.acmfeventcenter.org/agenda
