Tag Archive for: Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs

Rep. Cravaak & Ukes for Troops

This week we talk with former Navy Captain, now Representative, Chip Cravaak about his service in the military and congress. We also talk with Eric Carranza about his work bringing the joy of music to Minnesota’s veterans’ home.

This week’s veteran is former Navy Corpman Bill Lamoreaux. Bill served 8 years as a Navy Corpsman with the Marines during the Gulf War and continued his service with the Naval Reserve out of Fort Snelling. For the past 17 years, Bill has worked for a local financial business providing IT support, networking, web administration and web development services. He is currently looking for a position in Web Development, Web Administration or similar.

Bill and hundreds of others are ready to work hard on their next mission. Can we Hire Minnesota’s Heroes? To connect with Bill contact the Blaine WorkForce Center at 763-279-4342 or to learn more, visit: PositivelyMinnesota.com/Veterans.

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2012 Minnesota State Fair with Co-host Department of Veteran’s Affairs, Commissioner Larry Shelitto

This week we learn  what’s new with Minnesota’s Veteran’s Homes from  MVH-Mpls Administrator Dennis DeCosta and we receive some great information from The Minnesota Department of Veteran’s Affairs, Senior Director of Programs and Services, Brad Lindsay.

This week’s veteran is former Army Staff Sgt. Tanya Whale. This veteran served as a Spanish Linguist and completed her master’s degree in International Relations while stationed in San Antonio. She is looking for a career in international relations.

Tanya and hundreds of others are ready to work hard on their next mission. Can we Hire Minnesota’s Heroes? To connect with Tanya contact the South Minneapolis Work Force Center at 612-821-4009. That’s 612-821-4009, or to learn more, visit: PositivelyMinnesota.com/Veterans.

 

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Admiral Norton and the Veterans Cemetery Project

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This week we talk with Navy Rear Admiral Kenneth Norton about the Navy’s worldwide mission and the importance of hometown support. Artist Charles Kapsner also joins us to talk about the new service murals he’s working on for the state’s veterans cemetery near Camp Ripley.

This week’s veteran is former Airmen First Class Jesse Dale. Jessie is seeking a position in the juvenile criminal justice field. He has a bachelor’s degree from Capella University in Public Safety and Criminal Justice. He writes:

“My leadership experience, coupled with my recently completed Criminal Justice BS, has helped me develop substantial analytical and communication skills, reinforced by a formidable understanding of the principles and challenges within the justice system.”

Jesse and hundreds of others are ready to work hard on their next mission. Can we Hire Minnesota’s Heroes? To connect with Jesse contact the Bloomington WorkForce Center at (612) 821-4009 or to learn more, visit: PositivelyMinnesota.com/Veterans.

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Congressman Tim Walz & Veterans Play Project

This week, former Sgt. Maj. now Congressman, Tim Walz joins us to talk about his service and three bills he’s working on in the U.S. House’s Committee on Veterans Affairs to help our veterans. Artistic Director Leah Cooper of the Footprints Collective also joins us to talk about their new collaboration, the Veterans Play Project.

This week’s veteran is Connie Coutier of Bloomington. Connie recently completed several full time tours in support of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. As a Master Sergeant, she ran the Awards and ID Card Section for a year before becoming First Sergeant of a Soldier Readiness Center. During that mobilization she helped develop the first Pre-­Retirement Seminar program for the Army Reserve and National Guard. With more than 20 years of management experience, she is eager to continue her career helping others.

Connie and hundreds of others are ready to work hard on their next mission. Can we Hire Minnesota’s Heroes? To connect with Connie contact the Minneapolis WorkForce Center at 612-­821­‐4009 or visit: PositivelyMinnesota.com/Veterans.

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Veterans Employment Legislation & Minnesota’s Two Civil Wars

The Siege of New Ulm Minn.

This week, we’ll hear about new legislation aimed at helping our unemployed veterans and we’ll discover Minnesota’s two civil wars, and the tragedy of 1862. Guests include:

This week’s veteran is Specialist William Felsburg of Coon Rapids. William just returned from his first tour overseas. As an Administrative Assistant with the Minnesota National Guard, he was responsible for tracking and providing administrative support for 67 Soldiers in his unit. He is currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree and career in Business Administration.

William and hundreds of others are ready to work hard on their next mission. Can we Hire Minnesota’s Heroes? To connect with William contact the Blaine WorkForce Center at 763-785-6488, or to learn more visit: PositivelyMinnesota.com/Veterans.

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