Employment Services

102 Hearst Memorial Gym,Berkeley CA 94720

28 February, 2023

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Are you a current job seeker or planning to start your future career search? Want to learn tips and strategies from veteran representatives who achieved job search success while navigating key employment resources? Join the California Transition Assistance Program (CalTAP), in partnership with the University of California, Berkeley Veterans Resource Center, for an employment services webinar with topics including: · State and federal employment processes including veterans preference. · Resume writing and interview tips. · Overview of California benefits and other resources available for service members, veterans, and their family members. For more information about CalTAP, call 1(800) 952-5626 or email [email protected]. Agenda 12:30 p.m. - Welcome/CalVet/CalTAP Overview 12:45 p.m. - Employment Pathway 01:10 p.m. - VA Health Care System Information 01:45 p.m. - Question and Answers Below you will find more information about our guest speakers Jana Adams, Training Coordinator CalVet, CalTAP Jana Adams started as the Training Officer in the Human Resources division before she joined the CalTAP team in the Veterans Services division. Jana grew up in the Sacramento area and attended California State University, Chico where she earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Organizational Communications with an emphasis in Leadership Studies. In her current role, Jana provides information about earned benefits and resources available to service members, veterans, and their families throughout the state of California. Jana provides this information during outreach events at military installations and on higher education campuses throughout the state as well as through video conferencing platforms. Beyond her passion for serving veterans, Jana has continued to volunteer her time as a Panhellenic Advisor within the Greek system at University of California, Davis since 2012. In this role, Jana helps to plan and execute philanthropic events to raise money for various foundations. Kevin Graves, Bay Area LINC CalVet Kevin Graves is a survivor and Gold Star Father. His son, SPC Joseph A. Graves, was KIA just outside of Baghdad, Iraq on 25 Jul 06. Joey was killed while serving in the 720th MP BN, 110th CO out of Ft. Hood, Texas. Joey was Kevin’s only child and was raised by his father as a single parent from the age of nine. At that time, Kevin had been in the construction industry for thirty years. The loss of his child ultimately resulted in the loss of his career. In searching for direction and purpose, Kevin started working on legislation to provide Gold Star license plates to families of the fallen. With the assistance of CalVet, as the sponsoring agency, the ‘Gold Star Family’ license plate bill was signed into law in 2009. Kevin, alongside another Gold Star father, wanted to make sure that the bill was designed to show recognition to all immediate family members that had sacrificed so much. They also made sure it included all eras. In 2010, still searching for a purpose and with no prior service, Kevin was struggling with understanding the experiences his son had in the military. In January of 2010, Kevin was sworn into the Cal Guard as a 56M, Chaplains Assistant. This fulfilled the need Kevin had to earn the right to wear the uniform his son so proudly wore. Kevin is currently a Sergeant First Class serving the 185th MP BN out of Pittsburg, CA. As the Bay Area LINC, Kevin provides outreach to approximately 360,000 veterans and their families in a ten-county region. His role with CalVet ties into his survivor support by continually advocating on behalf of survivor families. Kevin feels honored to provide veterans and their families with resources and benefits and he is passionate about this mission that is fueled by the sacrifice of his son. Cal Veteran Services Center University of California, Berkeley The Cal Veteran Services Center is dedicated to providing programs and services in support of the academic and personal success of student veterans. As a supportive and inclusive community, they are committed to increasing student veteran access to and awareness of campus resources and enrichment opportunities. The center also promotes campus and community engagement and leadership development that enrich and support students' academic and professional goals. The Cal Veteran Services Center carries out the University commitment to access and equity for students and plays a key role in campus outreach and recruitment of student veterans. San Francisco VA Veterans Outreach Program (VOP) The VOP is an outreach and mental health program under the SFVAHCS Office of the Director, whose mission is to provide convenient, whole-Veteran concierge services to Veterans in academic and community-based settings. The VOP provides enrollment and education about VA Health Care, connection to VA services, advocacy, and direct mental health services. The VOP executes VHA’s innovative capabilities in a community-based setting, increasing access to care and strengthening the community’s perception of the VA as a patient-centered, whole-Veteran health care system.