Norco Valley College: California Benefits Overview

2001 3rd Street,Norco CA 92860

16 March, 2023

Description

The California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet), California Transition Assistance Program (CalTAP), in partnership with Norco Valley College, would like to invite student veterans and their families to attend our upcoming presentation which will provide information on California specific benefits. Representatives will be live to provide valuable information and resources and answer your questions live. Agenda 12:50 p.m. - Welcome and CalVet/CalTAP Overview 01:05 p.m. - Local Interagency Network Coordinator (LINC) Information 01:15 p.m. - County Veteran Service Office (CVSO) Information 01:40 p.m. - Live 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. Merlene Steinbeck, Inland Empire LINC CalVet While finishing her Bachelors degree in Legal Studies, and an Associates degree in Political Science, Merlene Steinbeck worked for the California State Assembly and the House of Representatives.  She became a subject-matter expert in regulations regarding USC Title 38. She has experience with veteran casework, analyzing the challenges veterans face, and recommending changes to the legal codes. Merlene’s experience has given her the ability to become an effective advisor to community partners that provide direct services to veterans. She also provides recommendations to veterans regarding their specific and unique issues. Norco College Norco College inspires a diverse student body by an inclusive innovative approach to learning through its pathways to transfer, professional, career and technical education, certificates, and degrees. We are proud to be a pivotal hub for scholarship, arts and culture, dynamic technologies, and partnerships. Norco College encourages self-empowerment and is dedicated to transforming the lives of our students, employees, and community.