At Corpus Christi Veteran Stand Down, Claims filed on the spot
Claims were filed, hot lunches served, flu shots and haircuts were given and items for warmth and hygiene provided at the Corpus Christi Veterans Stand Down serving homeless veterans. Held […]
From self-doubt to self actualization & employment
Having earned her bachelor’s degree in architectural engineering, Navy veteran Joanna Ayala, pictured, was eager to put it to use; but, encountering difficulty securing employment. On April 2, 2021, she […]
Get to know Veterans Career Advisor Button Frizzell
Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) Veteran Career Advisor Durashia “Button” Frizzell was featured as the Nueces County’s Veteran of the Quarter. Get to know her career from Boot Camp to TVC […]
Confidential counseling & services offered by Vet Centers
Looking for services to help one’s well being in a subtle environment? Vet Centers offer social, mental and emotional wellness in a confidential manner at low profile locations. Additionally, the […]
WWII Marine Corps woman veteran is a rare jewel
Ever talked with a WWII Marine Corps woman veteran? It’s a rare conversation opportunity. WWII Marine Corps Veteran Marine Marilyn Richards Dow of Corpus Christi celebrated her 100th birthday in […]
Texas shines nationally with Veteran Employment Services
The Disabled American Veterans’ (DAV) honored Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) Employment Services’ Lee Ware as DAV’s 2021 Outstanding Local Veterans Employment Representative (LVER) and Tremayne “Trey” Hubbard as DAV 2021 […]
Over 1,290 veterans find jobs with TVC Employment Services
Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) Employment Services provided individualized career services to 2,369 veterans from July 2020 – June 2021. Of that, 1,294 found employment. Overall, throughout Texas, TVC’s Employment Services […]
From self-doubt to self actualization & employment
Having earned her bachelor’s degree in architectural engineering, Navy veteran Joanna Ayala, pictured, was eager to put it to use; but, encountering difficulty securing employment. On April 2, 2021, she […]
Congratulations American Legion Veteran Employment Service Award winners
The American Legion 2020 Employer of Veterans Award winners included Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) Veteran Employer Liaison (VEL) Lee Ware and Veteran Career Advisor (VCA) Coach Trey Hubbard. Ware earned […]
Matching skills to civilian jobs
Marine Corp veteran Sara Brogan served as an Airframe Mechanic. Army veteran Christin Schleker’s military background consisted of medical logistics. Both had barriers to employment. Here’s how each overcame those […]