What are some good night shift Jobs for Full time students

Started by Herbert Simmons Jr in Veterans Issues 6 hours ago. 0 Replies 0 Likes

How's everybody doing. For starters, my name is Herb Simmons and this is my very first discussion on the TOC. I wanted to know what are some good Night shift jobs that Full time college students can pursue. I am currently thinking about this wanted to get some tips from my Lonestar Community! Read More

Ideas for Veterans in College

Started by Brian Wilson in Veterans Issues. Last reply by Brian Wilson May 10. 7 Replies 1 Like

We have heard a lot of issues about veterans going to college. Not being able to graduate, having issues with balancing work and school.I just graduated college last year and it seemed like it would never end, but it was worth it.As a veteran, what obstacles are you facing in college? What would make it easier? Do you have any tips? What can LSVA do to help out veteran college students?Read More

Tags: gi bill, education, college, school

Cigar smokers...

Started by Carlos Garcia in Misc.. Last reply by Carlos Garcia Apr 3. 48 Replies 4 Likes

Anybody interested in getting a group together for "cigar nights" or just want to meet up with others that enjoy the hobby? Let me know, I have two spots I go to, one is an actual cigar bar and the other is a place on Washington Ave.

Google Student Veterans Summit

Started by Tony Solomon in Veterans Issues. Last reply by Tony Solomon Mar 26. 2 Replies 1 Like

Google Student Veterans SummitAt Google, our goal is to create a diverse workplace that represents our users. We work in teams to do cool things that matter and know you do too. As a member of the Veteran community, you have demonstrated a commitment to the core values of impact and collaboration. We want to celebrate this commitment by giving you an opportunity to refine, build, and practice these skills at Google.Up to 30 participants will be selected to attend an all-expense-paid summit at…Read More

Veterans Survey

Started by Sam Laureto in Veterans Issues. Last reply by Stefanie Pelkey Mar 25. 1 Reply 1 Like

Veterans! I'm conducting a survey for my graduate program in conjunction with LSVA. Your input would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!http://fluidsurveys.com/surveys/sam-B57/lsva/Read More

Master Diver Certification opportunity in Bonaire South Caribbean

Started by John Webb in Veterans Issues. Last reply by Seth Larson Mar 21. 1 Reply 3 Likes

Howdy,Former Marine here cooling his jets in Bonaire after returning from Contract work in Afghanistan.  Have some friends that run a dive shop that do a deal with people on a "work for certification" program.  Have talked with them about starting to include vets into the program.  Specifically they are looking for mature and interested people that want to become master divers.  BLUF:  They provide all the training over a two months to certify a person to the level of Master Diver.  In return…Read More

Client Services Data Specialist, Houston TX

Started by Pamela Johnson in I'm looking for... Mar 18. 0 Replies 0 Likes

Job Description Job Title:                      Client Services Data Specialist Division:                      Workforce Development Department:                 Operation Good Jobs - Job Connection Reports To:                 Program Manager FLSA Status:                Non - Exempt Job Summary:   Provide administrative support to Job Connection Program Management and project staff as needed.  Duties include general administration, receptionist, client services and project based work.  Projects…Read More

Tags: Services, Data, Specialsit, Client, a

Financial Strengthening Specialist position in Houston, TX

Started by Pamela Johnson in I'm looking for... Mar 18. 0 Replies 1 Like

Job Title:                Family Financial Strengthening SpecialistDivision:                  Workforce Development Department:           Veterans Services  Reports To:            OGJ Program Manager FLSA Status:           Exempt Job Summary: The Family Financial Strengthening Specialist provides financial strengthening services to veterans and their families enrolled in the Operation: Good Jobs program. The FFSS provides direct financial education services to clients, and builds relationships…Read More

Tags: Goodwill, at, Industires, of, Houston

A New Video Sharing Site

Started by Ryan Harrison in Family. Last reply by Michelle A Garcia Mar 13. 1 Reply 1 Like

Hi everyone, I'm Ryan "Iggy" Harrison and I'm a co-founder for a new Houston-area startup, Videostry. Our goal is to provide long term video storage focused on personal interviews with veterans and their families with the intention of sharing within the family and friends. You can think of us as the "Band of Brothers" website as those are some of the types of interviews we'd like to host. I'd appreciate it if you could fill out our survey at …Read More

Tags: Band of Brothers, video, interview, Videostry

Productive Interview Workshop - Tuesday, March 19 (6:30-8:30pm)

Started by Ryan B McCloskey in Veterans Issues Mar 4. 0 Replies 1 Like

Join LSVA on Tuesday, March 19 for Playsmint’s Productive Interview Workshop at the University of St. Thomas in Houston TX.  After writing a powerful resume and building an effective professional network, let Stephen Freeman teach you how to close the deal by taking the mystery out of the interview process. For more information and to register, please visit http://march_interview.eventbrite.com/.Read More

Tags: Jobs, Networking, Careers