Los Angeles Space Force Base

482 West 124th Street,El Segundo CA 90245

03 June, 2022

Description

CalTAP/Los Angeles Space Force Base Please join the California Transition Assistance Program (CalTAP) as well as other service providers as we discuss benefits available to you and your family within the state of California. This briefing is open to all service members, veterans, and their family members. In partnership with CalTAP, various speakers will provide a wealth of information to help navigate your transition to civilian life. Agenda 10:00 a.m. - Welcome/CalTAP Overview 10:25 a.m. - Local Interagency Network Coordinator (LINC) 10:25 a.m. - Office of Military Veteran Affairs - L.A. County 10:40 a.m. - CalVet Home Loans 11:10 a.m. - Entrepreneurship 11:25 a.m. - Break 11:35 a.m. - Employment 12:00 p.m. - Work for Warriors 12:15 p.m. - Education 12:50 p.m. - Questions and Answers Below you will find more information about our guest speakers Michael Cisneros, Training Coordinator CalVet, CalTAP Born in Sacramento, CA, Michael Cisneros joined the United States Air Force out of high school in 2004, and served as a Security Forces leader until the summer of 2007. After he separated from service he went back to school and received a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, with a minor in Human Development, from the University of California, Davis. During that time Michael also worked as a student aide within his community college’s financial aid office and eventually became a permanent full-time employee in the admissions and records office. His time in student services over a span of eight years fueled an enthusiasm around assisting individuals and helping them achieve their goals. Michael went back to school and received his Masters of Science in Counseling (Career) from California State University, Sacramento. During that time, he focused most of his research on the veteran community and their unique experiences transitioning into civilian life. He is thrilled to be a part of something that has the ability to alleviate barriers for those individuals, and looks forward to a fulfilling career assisting them in achieving their personal success. Anthony Rodriguez, Los Angeles LINC CalVet Anthony Rodriguez served as a United States Marine Corps Captain, both Active and Reserve. He was stationed primarily with the 2nd Marine Division at Camp LeJeune, North Carolina. He was an Assault Amphibious & Nuclear, Biological and Chemical Defense Officer. Upon separation from active duty, Anthony served many years as a Regional Sales Manager primarily in the industrial sales sector. Anthony transitioned to the non-profit area working for both Goodwill Industries and JVS, in the workforce and employment development arena in Los Angeles. During this time, he was introduced to CalVet. Anthony is passionate about assisting veterans with accessing their earned military benefits and services. His keen understanding of local, county, state, and federal resources provides veterans with a clear and simplified pathway to valuable information and resources.  Anthony enjoys the trust, confidence, and comradery that develops as he works with service providers to assist those who have so honorably served. Brad Pedersen, Communications Officer CalVet, Home Loans Brad Pedersen's firsthand experience of over 35 years selling real estate, combined with his 24 years of loan originations, uniquely qualifies him to serve the needs of the military community as he informs and connects service members, veterans, and their families to their earned state and federal benefits.