NIXT networks Employment, other organizations for better veteran service
Networking Informational eXchange/Training (NIXT) is how veteran services providers are collaborating and sharing knowledge to improve veteran services in south Texas. NIXT is a weekly meeting of the Texas Veterans […]
VA Veteran of the Day honors four Texas Veterans Commission employees in July
Congratulations Kim Reid, Shawna Story (formerly Medina ), Sherry Byard and Tanya “Tee” Huling for being recognized as a VA Veteran of the Day during July. Congratulations all and well […]
Employment Services duo of Gray and Huling awarded by DAV and American Legion Veteran Employment Service Award winners
Earning top employment services awards from the DAV (Disabled American Veterans) and the American Legion, Department of Texas are Katasha Gray and Tanya Huling. Both work in the Texas Veterans Commission […]
Employment Plan to overcome hiring barriers highlights celebration
When eight women veterans recently completed their Employment Plan to overcome hiring barriers, West Texas Veteran Career Advisor (VCA) District Coach Tremayne Hubbard celebrated them. The veterans were recognized at […]
NPower expands tuition free tech career training to veterans statewide
NPower helps launch digital careers for military veterans from under-served communities and veteran spouses. Their digital and technology careers training is tuition free for qualifying veterans. Since 2013, NPower has […]
Commissioners award over $30.7M in grants to more than 120 organizations, approve veteran employer awards
At their quarterly meeting May 14th, 2020; Texas Veterans Commissioners approved a total of $30,775,000 in Funds for Veterans’ Assistance (FVA) grants to be awarded to over 120 organizations across […]
Employment readiness workshop virtually attracts a crowd
Translating military experience into civilian job matches can be difficult. Experienced coaching in writing resumes and other job search skills is a staple of the Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) Veterans […]
VA honors TVC’s Emma Breitbarth & Katasha Gray as Veteran of the Day
Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) Veteran Career Advisor (VCA) Emma Breitbarth was recognized as VA Veteran of the Day and featured in the VA blog VAntange Point on April 26, 2020. […]
Employment Services Awards
Veteran Employment Services annually presents Employer Awards to business and organizations demonstrating a strong commitment to employing veterans and for effective veteran employment initiatives. The following businesses and organizations were […]
Congressman Hurd Recognizes El Paso Veteran Employment Assistance Food Drive
Texas Veterans Commission Employment Services helps beyond job-seeking skills and coordinating with employers. In February, Special Congressional Recognition from the Office of Congressman Will Hurd was presented to El Paso […]