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SUMMARY:12th Annual Statewide Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Save-the-Date! The 2022 Statewide Symposium will take place on April 20 & 21\, 2022. \nLearn more and find a replay of the 2021 event at: ArizonaCoalition.org/Symposium
URL:https://connectveterans.org/event/2022symposium/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Arizona Coalition for Military Families":MAILTO:events@arizonzcoalition.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220126T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220126T113000
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SUMMARY:Arizona Faith Gathering
DESCRIPTION: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. \nArizona 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.
URL:https://connectveterans.org/event/arizona-faith-gathering/
CATEGORIES:Faith Network
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ORGANIZER;CN="Be Connected Faith Network":MAILTO:info@ArizonaCoalition.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20211115T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220117T170000
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SUMMARY:AZNext - Arizona State University
DESCRIPTION:Closing the Skills Gap to Build the Future Workforce\nAZNext 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. \nProvided at no cost to the participant. \nAZNext’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. \nWho Is This Course Designed For?\nProgram is accessible to anyone with an undergraduate degree (any discipline) or those who are in the senior year of their degree program. \nProgram Timeline\nThe 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.\n• Week 1 – Tech in Business\n• Week 2 – Processes and Context\n• Week 3 – Requirements\n• Week 4 – Projects\n• Week 5 – Change and Risk\n• Week 6 – Agile Fundamentals\n• Week 7 – Business Modeling Fundamentals\n• Week 8 – Validating and Verifying Business Models\n• Week 8 – Developing Future State Business Model\n• Week 10 – IIBA Exam Prep/Career Development \nParticipants will contextualize what they are learning through relevant engagements with working business professionals. \nWhat You Will Receive\nUpon 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. \nAdmission Requirements\nParticipants must be:\n• 17 years of age or older\n• A high school or GED graduate\n• Eligible to work in the U.S.\n• Interested in technology and project management \nApply at bit.ly/AZNextApply \nLearn More at wpcarey.asu.edu/aznext \nQuestions? Email AZNext@asu.edu
URL:https://connectveterans.org/event/aznext-arizona-state-university/
LOCATION:Virtual Event via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Career Nav
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20211029T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20211029T113000
DTSTAMP:20210805T174624Z
CREATED:20210709T222152Z
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SUMMARY:Arizona Veteran Support Campus Training
DESCRIPTION: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. \nAVSCs 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. \nRegister at https://avsctraining.eventbrite.com\nFor questions or more information\, email Events@ArizonaCoalition.org.
URL:https://connectveterans.org/event/arizona-veteran-support-campus-training-10-2021/
LOCATION:Virtual Event via Zoom
CATEGORIES:AVSC
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ORGANIZER;CN="Arizona Coalition for Military Families":MAILTO:events@arizonzcoalition.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20211021T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20211021T123000
DTSTAMP:20210922T195627Z
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SUMMARY:Intimate Partner Violence (IVP) 1st Annual Summit
DESCRIPTION:VISN 22 – Intimate Partner Violence Assistance Program (IPVAP) Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) 1st Annual Summit \nJoin 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! \nThursday\, October 21 \n8:00 AM – 12:30 PM MST \nFeatured Speakers: \n\n\n\nVeteran Roweena Arasah: National Coalition Against Domestic Violence Speakers Bureau\nJosephine Ridley: The Intersection between Race and Intimate Partner Violence\nGwen Packard & Jacqueline Campbell: ourCircle App\nNational Domestic Violence Hotline\nVISN 22 IPVAP Coordinators Panel\n\n\n\nRegister Today! \nDownload the Summit Flyer
URL:https://connectveterans.org/event/ivpsummit/
LOCATION:Virtual Event via Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20211019T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20211019T173000
DTSTAMP:20211006T162641Z
CREATED:20211006T162456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211006T162641Z
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SUMMARY:Veteran Listening Session
DESCRIPTION: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. \n  \nCOTTONWOOD\, AZ \nOctober 19\, 2021 | 1600 – 1730 MST \nA light dinner will be provided. Location will be emailed after registration. \n  \nSome of the topics we will explore include: \n\nWhat challenges do veterans face daily?\nWhat can cause a veteran to isolate\, feel alone\, and hopeless?\nAs experts in your community\, what are some additional needs or resources for veterans in the area?\nHow equipped are you and others in your community to help your fellow veterans?\nWhat would make you feel more equipped?\n\nTo thank you for your time\, all participants will receive a $35 WalMart gift card at the conclusion of the session. \nNote: 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. \n  \nRegister by 10/14 at https://form.jotform.com/211876757403058 \nQuestions? Email becket@arizonacoalition.org
URL:https://connectveterans.org/event/veteran-listening-session/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210930T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210930T113000
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SUMMARY:Career Navigation Plus
DESCRIPTION:Expanding Career Opportunities for Minority Veterans and Women Veterans in Arizona \nPROGRAM LAUNCH \nThursday\, September 30\, 2021 | 9:00 – 11:30 AM MST \nAttend virtually or on-site in locations statewide \nWorkforce 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. \nCareer Navigation Plus program participants will receive: \n• $100 toward essential needs upon enrollment (e.g. gas\, food\, utility bill\, etc.) \n• Personalized resource review \n• Career navigation assessment \n• Ongoing career navigation support\, training and resources for career readiness and placement \n• $150 toward essential needs upon program completion \nThere 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. \nDownload the program’s printable flyer here. \nRegister for the event at https://bit.ly/BCCNPlus \nNominate yourself or someone you know: https://form.jotform.com/212304463975154 \nHave questions\, need help enrolling or finding a location for the launch event? Email events@arizonacoalition.org or call 866-4AZ-VETS (429-8387).
URL:https://connectveterans.org/event/career-navigation-plus/
LOCATION:Virtual Event via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Career Nav
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ORGANIZER;CN="Arizona Coalition for Military Families":MAILTO:events@arizonzcoalition.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210825T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210825T170000
DTSTAMP:20210813T232309Z
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SUMMARY:Connecting Arizona
DESCRIPTION:Arizona Coalition for Military Families “Be Connected” Career Navigation Program Information Session hosted by the Hiring Our Heroes Military Spouse Professional Network \nJoin 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! \nShelby 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. \nRegister at https://bit.ly/Aug25Event
URL:https://connectveterans.org/event/connecting-arizona-2021/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210609T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210609T120000
DTSTAMP:20210510T173819Z
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SUMMARY:Mil/Vet Faith-Based Summit
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, June 9\, 2021 | 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM\nYou 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. \nFeatured Speakers:\nMaria Christina Fuentes\nDirector\, Governor’s Office of Youth\, Faith and Family\nWanda Wright\, Col (Ret.)\, MBA\, MPA\, MEd\nDirector\, Arizona Department of Veterans’ Services\nMike Wold\nRegional Coordinator\, Institute for Healing of Memories North America\nThomas Winkel\, MA\, LPC\, NCC\nDirector\, Arizona Coalition for Military Families \nThere is no cost to attend this summit. Please register online by June 4th: \nwww.BeConnectedFaithNetwork.eventbrite.com
URL:https://connectveterans.org/event/mil-vet-faith-based-summit/
LOCATION:Virtual Conference Center
CATEGORIES:Summit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210421T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210422T120000
DTSTAMP:20230731T000724Z
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SUMMARY:11th Annual Statewide Symposium
DESCRIPTION: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). \nApril 21 & 22\, 2021 \n8:30 – 12:00 each day \nThanks 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. \nNote: All sessions were recorded and are available here: https://www.acmfeventcenter.org/agenda
URL:https://connectveterans.org/event/2021-statewide-symposium/
LOCATION:Virtual Conference Center
CATEGORIES:Symposium
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