Community Calendar

Prep Connect 360 Job Seeker's Workshop

Network of Care for Service Members, Veterans & Their Families

8:30am

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Join us for an in-depth, hands-on focus on You & Your Career!
Small Group Instruction seats are limited.

Email your 2 page resume to: prepconnect360@gmail.com

Workshop Topics: career assessments, interviewing, career goal development, social media, employer-connections, networking, and more!

Dress: Business Casual (Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri), Interview Attire (Thursday)

Mt Carmel Veterans Service Center
530 Communication Circle
Colorado Springs, CO 80905
Date: March 1-5, 2021
Time: 8:30 AM ? 4:00 PM

**Attendees must purchase the book**
What Color Is Your Parachute?
please purchase current edition
By Richard N. Bolles

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Where:
Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Cener
530 Communication Circle
Colorado Springs, CO 80905

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Prep Connect 360 Job Seeker's Workshop

Network of Care for Service Members, Veterans & Their Families

8:30am

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Looking for more information about how to bridge the gap between military and civilian careers? Prep Connect 360 builds on what you?ve learned in TAP/ACAP/Soldier for Life, and takes you to the next level. Best described as ?Master?s level TAP? or ?TAP on steroids?, PC360 is a free, week-long workshop that focuses on YOU. What do YOU want to do next?

You?ll polish your 30-second introduction, get hands-on interview practice with local employers, and learn how to network. The week is all about you and your transition!

We are still following State-mandated restrictions resulting from the COVID-19 virus, so seating is social distanced and class size is limited to twelve students.

Open to currently serving military, Veterans and spouses. Held in conjunction with Mt Carmel Veterans Service Center. Don?t delay. Seats for this class are going fast.

Interested? Want to learn more? To reserve a seat, send your 2-page resume to: prepconnect360@gmail.com.

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Where:
Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Cener
530 Communication Circle
Colorado Springs, CO 80905

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Federal Jobs: How to Apply Workshop

Network of Care for Service Members, Veterans & Their Families

Third Thu of every month starting at 9:00am

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Searching and applying for a federal job is different than the civilian job search process

This session will offer tips and hints on how to make the most of your job search and how to tailor your resume to the job announcement.

We are temporarily offering this as a virtual workshop!

Register online at: ppwfc.org

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Where:
Pikes Peak Workforce Center
1675 Garden of the Gods Road
Citizens Service Center
Colorado Springs, CO 80907

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MSEP Virtual Hiring Fair

Network of Care for Service Members, Veterans & Their Families

9:00am

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Registration is open:
msephire.vfairs.com

March 10th, 2021
11 am - 3 pm EST

Military Spouses - Register today to connect with MSEP hiring managers
Live chat with hiring managers committed to hiring military spouses.
Identify remote and in-person opportunities available now.
Apply for featured jobs with MSEP partners.

Join at any time from anywhere in the world for free!

Be a strong candidate! Connect with a SECO career coach now to prepare for the MSEP Virtual Hiring Fair. Participate in a video mock interview or take advantage of SECO's on-demand resume review.

Call 800-342-9647 to learn more.

Search job openings, stay on top of MSEP companies that are attending by visiting the registration page:
msephire.vfairs.com.

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Virtual Resume Writing Workshop

Network of Care for Service Members, Veterans & Their Families

Third Wed of every month starting at 9:00am

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We are temporarily offering this as a virtual workshop!

Offered each Wednesday from 9 - 10:30 A.M.

Wonder how to write about your job experiences? Need to write effective, results-driven statements? This workshop will help you!

Open to: veterans, military spouses, active duty service members, reserves/National Guard members

Prior to attending create two accounts:
usajobs.gov
connectingcolorado.com

To register, email: amyphillips@elpasoco.com

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Foundational Readiness Classes: Developing a Spending Plan

Network of Care for Service Members, Veterans & Their Families

First Fri of every month starting at 9:30am

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A lot of times we find ourselves in the situation where we have more month left over than more money in the bank. You are not alone! Let's talk about the crucial balance between spending and savings, reasons why you should have a financial plan and the 70-20-10 budgeting guideline. We will discuss the important budgeting concepts that will help you create a workable spending plan so that you can get a jump on your money management skills as soon as today.

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Foundational Readiness Classes: Thrift Savings Plan

Network of Care for Service Members, Veterans & Their Families

Second Fri of every month starting at 9:30am

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Are you taking advantage of this amazing benefit that is only offered to uniformed service members and Federal employees? Topics include: a general overview of the Thrift Savings Plan, the difference between the Traditional and Roth TSP, investment funds and and options and much more.

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Foundational Readiness Classes: Thrift Savings Plan

Network of Care for Service Members, Veterans & Their Families

Fourth Fri of every month starting at 9:30am

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Are you taking advantage of this amazing benefit that is only offered to uniformed service members and Federal employees? Topics include: a general overview of the Thrift Savings Plan, the difference between the Traditional and Roth TSP, investment funds and and options and much more.

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Federal Hiring Process Workshop

Network of Care for Service Members, Veterans & Their Families

10:00am

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The Fort Belvoir Soldier Readiness Unit TCs invite you to attend an exclusive workshop, presented by G3 Global Career Coach, Garry Gaston, Senior Recruiter/Certified Career Coach
garrygaston0704@gmail.com
This class is for the Federal Employment career seeker!
Topics Discussed: Federal Employment Orientation, How to Find and Apply for Federal Jobs, Federal Resume, USAJobs, Veterans Preference, Special Hiring Authority and so much more.

Please register in advance at the following link:
https://g3globalcareercoach.my.webex.com/g3globalcareercoach.my/j.php?RGID=r508f7c60bfb863b242864a14535bb3ba

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Virtual Hiring Events

Network of Care for Service Members, Veterans & Their Families

10:00am

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BRING A FEDERAL AND NON-FEDERAL RESUME; YOU CAN EMAIL YOUR RESUME TO THE AGENCY OR UPLOAD AS A 'PDF' AT THE EXHIBIT BOOTH USING YOUR COMPUTER. OPEN FOR ALL AGENCIES PRIVATE AND FEDERAL.

Featuring: TRANSPORTATION SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (TSA),UNITED STATES SECRET SERVICE (USSS), FEDERAL PROTECTIVE SERVICE (FPS), MILITARY SEALIFT COMMAND (MSC), TRUIST BANK (SUNTRUST AND BB&T)

Register here: https://ezxpo.biz/g3globalcareercoach
EMPLOYERS REGISTRATION INFO: GARRYGASTON@G3GLOBALCAREERCOACH.COM

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Virtual Hiring Events

Network of Care for Service Members, Veterans & Their Families

10:00am

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BRING SPECIAL HIRING AUTHORITY ELIGIBILITY DOCUMENTS: DD 214, OR STATEMENT OF SERVICE SCHEDULE, A LETTER 30% OR MORE, LETTER ETC...

Featuring: TRANSPORTATION SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (TSA),UNITED STATES SECRET SERVICE (USSS), FEDERAL PROTECTIVE SERVICE (FPS), MILITARY SEALIFT COMMAND (MSC), TRUIST BANK (SUNTRUST AND BB&T)

Register here: https://ezxpo.biz/g3globalcareercoach
EMPLOYERS REGISTRATION INFO: GARRYGASTON@G3GLOBALCAREERCOACH.COM

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Women's Vet2Vet Group

Network of Care for Service Members, Veterans & Their Families

First Thu of every month starting at 10:00am

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This group is open to female veterans those who identify as female, who are already receiving mental health
care. It encourages social engagement and is focused on military sexual trauma. The monthly group is facilitated by a Certified Readjustment Counselor and a female veteran peer and will meet on the first Thursday of the month, 10-11 a.m., beginning Feb. 6.

The group will directly follow Comeback
Yoga a free, trauma-informed,veteran-led yoga class. The yoga class is held weekly from 9-10 a.m. If you'd be interested in participating in the group or yoga classes, have any questions, or are not yet receiving mental health care and need help getting established, contact:

Femmi Clemons at 720.523.2772 or
fclemons@adcogov.org.

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Where:
Adams County Human Services Center
11860 N. Pecos St.
Westminster, CO 80234
Phone: 720-523-2000

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Fort Carson ACS: Nourish and Nurture Class

Network of Care for Service Members, Veterans & Their Families

Second Mon of every month starting at 10:30am

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Class designed to assist parents in feeding their infant and children up to age 3 years. Monthly topic will cover a variety of topics: nursing infants, bottle feeding, first foods, picky eaters, ages and stages of development in feeding, and homemade baby foods. The monthly topic will be sent upon registration.
Register online: www.carson.army.mil/acs
For more information: 719-526-0461

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Food Fridays: Drive-Thru Distribution

Network of Care for Service Members, Veterans & Their Families

11:00am

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FREE Food Distribution THIS Friday, in partnership with Care and Share. Open to everyone; distribution begins at 11 a.m. until food runs out. Located in open lot across from Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center.

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Food Fridays: Drive-Thru Distribution

Network of Care for Service Members, Veterans & Their Families

11:00am

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FREE Food Distribution THIS Friday, in partnership with Care and Share. Open to everyone; distribution begins at 11 a.m. until food runs out. Located in open lot across from Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center.

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Foundational Readiness Classes: Car Buying

Network of Care for Service Members, Veterans & Their Families

Fourth Fri of every month starting at 11:00am

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Looking to buy your dream car? Do you know how much car you can afford and still have enough money to purchase gas? Most service members will purchase a new or used car while in the service. They will spend more of their disposable income on automobiles than on virtually anything else except food and shelter. This course is designed to help you save money and hassles on your next car purchase by focusing on: 1. the purchase 2. the financing 3. the trade-in

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Foundational Readiness Classes: Car Buying

Network of Care for Service Members, Veterans & Their Families

Second Fri of every month starting at 11:00am

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Looking to buy your dream car? Do you know how much car you can afford and still have enough money to purchase gas? Most service members will purchase a new or used car while in the service. They will spend more of their disposable income on automobiles than on virtually anything else except food and shelter. This course is designed to help you save money and hassles on your next car purchase by focusing on: 1. the purchase 2. the financing 3. the trade-in

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Foundational Readiness Classes: Take Control of Your Finances

Network of Care for Service Members, Veterans & Their Families

First Fri of every month starting at 11:00am

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Did you ever wonder why some people have an excellent credit score while other struggle to qualify for credit? Let's talk about the basics of credit: when you should and should not use credits, how to establish credit, and how to check your credit reports and resolve errors. We'll also discuss debt: the debt-to-income ratio, which helps you figure out the amount of debt you can safely handle, how to manage existing debt, how to recognize the warning signs of debt problems, and what to do if your debt is out of control.

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Foundational Readiness Classes: Take Control of Your Finances

Network of Care for Service Members, Veterans & Their Families

Third Fri of every month starting at 11:00am

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Did you ever wonder why some people have an excellent credit score while other struggle to qualify for credit? Let's talk about the basics of credit: when you should and should not use credits, how to establish credit, and how to check your credit reports and resolve errors. We'll also discuss debt: the debt-to-income ratio, which helps you figure out the amount of debt you can safely handle, how to manage existing debt, how to recognize the warning signs of debt problems, and what to do if your debt is out of control.

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Leidos Military Virtual Chat Series

Network of Care for Service Members, Veterans & Their Families

Third Thu of every month starting at 11:00am

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Leidos is hosting ongoing monthly virtual chats for transitioning military, veterans, and military spouses.

Join us to learn more about our opportunities and connect directly with our talent acquisition team. Talk with representatives from our Defense, Intelligence, Health and Civil Groups as well as members of our Corporate and Leidos Innovations Center teams about opportunities within their organizations. We look forward to helping you become familiar with Leidos--our people, programs, and the career opportunities across the company. Join us in our work making the world safer, healthier and more efficient.

To register go to: leidos.com/mvp-chat and search for Military Veteran/Spouse Chat.

Questions? Contact Alex Verhulst at verhulsta@leidos.com

**This event is from 1pm - 3pm EST

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Spectrum Hiring Event

Network of Care for Service Members, Veterans & Their Families

11:00am

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Spectrum is connecting more people in more places with our advanced TV, Internet, Voice and Mobile services. Join us as we continue to grow and bring our services to our communities.

Ready to join our growing team in Colorado Springs?

Apply and complete the assessment at:
https://bit.ly/3aNrDXp OR Text REP to 97211

Register for the virtual hiring event at:
http://bit.ly/2N4QXjI

Attend Our Military & Veterans
Virtual Hiring Event!
Date: Thursday, 3/18/2021
Time: 11AM - 2PM
Note: Can attend the event any time between 11AM & 2PM

Customer Service Billing Representatives day-to-day interactions make all the difference to customer satisfaction and to our success as a company. We provide extensive training with dependable peer mentoring and coaching to ensure our representatives feel comfortable and supported. You'll join a strong team in a fun-loving office environment, and we'll make sure you have everything you need to succeed.

Start Date: 4/16/2021
Starting pay $18.00 per hour
Healthcare, paid time off, retirement savings/401k, and paid training

Training Schedule (First 6 weeks)
Tuesday- Saturday from 10:00 am - 7:00 pm (SUN/ MON OFF)
Full time work schedules after training vary and flexibility is a must!
Work Location: 2221 E Bijou St. COS, CO. 80

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Colorado Employer Panel

Network of Care for Service Members, Veterans & Their Families

12:00pm

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Transitioning service members & veterans. Join NextOp and USO Colorado virtually for an Employer Panel on Thursday, March 18th. During this panel Amazon, Aramark Uniform Services, Mears, and Lockheed Martin representatives will provide information on their current hiring needs. Each company will be answering questions from participants on the following talking points.

Register: https://co-mil-emp-panel.eventbrite.com

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Fort Carson Employment Readiness Orientation

Network of Care for Service Members, Veterans & Their Families

1:30pm

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Registration is simple and classes are provided at NO COST! Go to our website and click on Calendar at the top of the page. Find the class date on the calendar, click on it, then select the class for details. Register for the selected class(es). Registrants will receive login info via email allowing you to join the virtual class. One-on-one appointments available for resume reviews or career related inquiries. Register at www.carson.armymwr.com/calendar

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Fort Carson Employment Readiness Orientation

Network of Care for Service Members, Veterans & Their Families

1:30pm

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Registration is simple and classes are provided at NO COST! Go to our website and click on Calendar at the top of the page. Find the class date on the calendar, click on it, then select the class for details. Register for the selected class(es). Registrants will receive login info via email allowing you to join the virtual class. One-on-one appointments available for resume reviews or career related inquiries. Register at www.carson.armymwr.com/calendar

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Fort Carson Employment Readiness: Career Assessments

Network of Care for Service Members, Veterans & Their Families

1:30pm

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Registration is simple and classes are provided at NO COST! Go to our website and click on Calendar at the top of the page. Find the class date on the calendar, click on it, then select the class for details. Register for the selected class(es). Registrants will receive login info via email allowing you to join the virtual class. One-on-one appointments available for resume reviews or career related inquiries. Register at www.carson.armymwr.com/calendar

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Fort Carson Employment Readiness: Federal Employment for Military Spouses

Network of Care for Service Members, Veterans & Their Families

1:30pm

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Registration is simple and classes are provided at NO COST! Go to our website and click on Calendar at the top of the page. Find the class date on the calendar, click on it, then select the class for details. Register for the selected class(es). Registrants will receive login info via email allowing you to join the virtual class. One-on-one appointments available for resume reviews or career related inquiries. Register at www.carson.armymwr.com/calendar

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Fort Carson Employment Readiness: Federal Resumes & USAJobs

Network of Care for Service Members, Veterans & Their Families

1:30pm

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Registration is simple and classes are provided at NO COST! Go to our website and click on Calendar at the top of the page. Find the class date on the calendar, click on it, then select the class for details. Register for the selected class(es). Registrants will receive login info via email allowing you to join the virtual class. One-on-one appointments available for resume reviews or career related inquiries. Register at www.carson.armymwr.com/calendar

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Fort Carson Employment Readiness: LinkedIn Fundamentals

Network of Care for Service Members, Veterans & Their Families

1:30pm

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Registration is simple and classes are provided at NO COST! Go to our website and click on Calendar at the top of the page. Find the class date on the calendar, click on it, then select the class for details. Register for the selected class(es). Registrants will receive login info via email allowing you to join the virtual class. One-on-one appointments available for resume reviews or career related inquiries. Register at www.carson.armymwr.com/calendar

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Fort Carson Employment Readiness: Write a Winning Resume

Network of Care for Service Members, Veterans & Their Families

1:30pm

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Registration is simple and classes are provided at NO COST! Go to our website and click on Calendar at the top of the page. Find the class date on the calendar, click on it, then select the class for details. Register for the selected class(es). Registrants will receive login info via email allowing you to join the virtual class. One-on-one appointments available for resume reviews or career related inquiries. Register at www.carson.armymwr.com/calendar

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Foundational Readiness Classes: Developing a Spending Plan

Network of Care for Service Members, Veterans & Their Families

Third Fri of every month starting at 3:00pm

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A lot of times we find ourselves in the situation where we have more month left over than more money in the bank. You are not alone! Let's talk about the crucial balance between spending and savings, reasons why you should have a financial plan and the 70-20-10 budgeting guideline. We will discuss the important budgeting concepts that will help you create a workable spending plan so that you can get a jump on your money management skills as soon as today.

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Virtual Cyber Career Assistance Session

Network of Care for Service Members, Veterans & Their Families

3:00pm

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Friday, March 5, 2021
3-5PM Mountain Time
Google Meeting (to be provided upon RSVP)
Join Us For:
Transition Advice
Career Pathways
Resume Reviews
Training Resources
General Questions
RSVP via Google Form NLT March 3, 2021:
https://forms.gle/UtCgMahTvTHZNwWE7

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Fort Carson/Fountain Food Pantry

Network of Care for Service Members, Veterans & Their Families

Weekly on Mon starting at 3:30pm

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Please remain in your car and pull up in front of the basketball court. Available to any FFC8 staff member and families with an FFC8 student.

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Where:
Welte Education Center
330 Lyckman Pl.

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JMark Services Technology Meet-Up

Network of Care for Service Members, Veterans & Their Families

4:00pm

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Join Colorado Springs technology professionals for a free, informal career hub and meet-up.
Resume reviews and networking opportunities throughout the evening.
Speaker bios and more information at jmarkservices.com/techhub

RSVPs required due to COVID restrictions. To RSVP, visit jmarkservices.com/techhub
Bring your resume! Questions? Or prefer a Zoom link? Email Kimberly Hessler at kimberly.hessler@jmarkservices.com

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Where:
JMark Services
8415 Explorer Dr.
Colorado Springs, CO

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PPACG: Social Security 101

Network of Care for Service Members, Veterans & Their Families

4:00pm

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?Understanding Your Social Security Benefits?
Classes are offered at no cost to provide information for
people approaching retirement.

Sessions cover many of the
common retirement questions; Eligibility for retirement, How age affects retirement benefit, How work affects retirement benefit
Also discussed: Spousal benefits, Children?s benefits, Survivor benefits, And a brief explanation of
Medicare.

Register Online
www.ppacg.org/events

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Where:
PPACG
14 S Chestnut Street
Colorado Springs, CO 80905

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UCCS Adaptive Leadership Certificate

Network of Care for Service Members, Veterans & Their Families

5:00pm

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Flexible education pathway for military members and civilians. Contributes to opportunities for promotion. Earn credits toward a BA degree. 4-course program can be completed in 9 months. T.A. approved.

Join us for a virtual information session!

www.uccs.edu/adaptiveleadership

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UCCS Adaptive Leadership Certificate

Network of Care for Service Members, Veterans & Their Families

5:00pm

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Flexible education pathway for military members and civilians. Contributes to opportunities for promotion. Earn credits toward a BA degree. 4-course program can be completed in 9 months. T.A. approved.

Join us for a virtual information session!

www.uccs.edu/adaptiveleadership

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