Veterans Career Live

With PVA’s Veterans Career Program’s new initiative, PVA Veterans Career Live, you can access timely, relevant career information — on your schedule and from any device. Register for a FREE seminar with a Veterans Career Program employment expert or browse recorded seminars on a range of career topics for Veterans.

Date	Time	Time Zone Adjustments	Topic	Description	Registration
4/30	4 PM ET	3 PM CT 2 PM MT 1 PM PT	Starting Your Own Business	Starting a small business involves research, planning, making key financial decisions, and completing a series of legal activities. Join PVA's Veterans Career Program Director, Charles McCaffrey, to learn a step-by-step approach to starting a small business (including things to do BEFORE starting that business); and the many free community & veteran specific resources available.	Register
5/2	4 PM ET	3 PM CT 2 PM MT 1 PM PT	Government Contracting Basics	Note: We highly recommend attending the "Starting Your Own Business" webinar on Tuesday, April 30th before attending this webinar. There are a lot of myths and misconceptions about government contracting. This session will provide attendees with an introduction to federal government contracting, and will address many factors to consider before pursuing government contracts.	Register
5/7	4 PM ET	3 PM CT 2 PM MT 1 PM PT	Accelerated Training in Defense Manufacturing (ATDM) Program	The Accelerated Training in Defense Manufacturing (ATDM) Program is specifically designed to help adult learners with varying educational and workplace experiences learn the skills necessary to make an immediate impact in the defense industrial base (DIB). If you are seeking a career change, starting your educational journey for the first time, or looking to become involved in manufacturing, ATDM (www.atdm.org) may be a perfect fit. We'll be joined by representatives from the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research to discuss ATDM and answer your questions.	Register
5/9	4 PM ET	3 PM CT 2 PM MT 1 PM PT	Employer Session: Cushman and Wakefield	Join us for an exclusive VCL tailored to transitioning service members. Cushman and Wakefield will present exciting Skillbridge opportunities spanning the dynamic spectrum of real estate, from business administration roles to hands-on, field-oriented positions. Don’t miss this chance to explore your next career move!	Register
5/14	4 PM ET	3 PM CT 2 PM MT 1 PM PT	Making the Most of Google Drive	Google Drive is a storage service that functions as a cloud-based external harddrive. You can easily store, manage, and share content such as documents, images, and audio files. Users can access their files and documents from any device with an internet connection and do not need to install any software on their device. Join us for a tutorial on the uses and features of this FREE online service.	Register
5/16	4 PM ET	3 PM CT 2 PM MT 1 PM PT	Computer Science & Information Technology Careers: How to Decide and How to Get Started	The IT field is brimming with diverse roles, such as, software developer, web designer, IT technician, database administrator, information security analyst, and computer scientist. The first step is to identify which role sparks your curiosity then it's time to delve into the educational requirements. Join us to start exploring this always evolving field.	Register
5/30	4 PM ET	3 PM CT 2 PM MT 1 PM PT	The Veterans Consortium Pro Bono Program	The Veterans Consortium Pro Bono Program was created in 1992 with a dual mission 1) to provide assistance to unrepresented veterans or their family members who have filed appeals at the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims (Court); and 2) to recruit and train attorneys in the then fledgling field of veterans’ law. Join as to learn more about this program and how it can help you with a claims appeal, discharge upgrade and other legal issues.	Register