NYC Boss Up Veterans is Back!
NYC Boss Up for Veteran Entrepreneurs Program Will Now Be Open to Military Spouses and Gold Star Families
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The Moelis Family Foundation, in conjunction with the NYC Department of Small Business Services (SBS) and NYC Department of Veterans’ Services (DVS), have joined together to create NYC Boss Up Veterans which is an initiative aimed at fostering entrepreneurship for Veteran entrepreneurs with businesses located in NYC.
NYC Boss Up Veteran Entrepreneurship Program will provide 7-10 selected winners with a grant of $20,000 and admission to a small business mentorship program to help veteran entrepreneurs build and grow their businesses.
Join one of the information sessions listed below to learn more about the program and grant application.
For more information, visit nycbossup.org
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Trauma and Resiliency Resources
Warrior Camp 2024
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Bob Woodruff Foundation | Our Veterans Calendar
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Post-9/11 Fallen Service Member Memorial Open Call for Artists
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The City of New York seeks artists interested in creating a public monument that honors the lives and legacy of the Service Members who died during combat activities in support of Overseas Contingency Operations (Operations Enduring Freedom, Iraqi Freedom, New Dawn, Inherent Resolve, and Freedom’s Sentinel combined) associated with the Global War on Terror. If you are such an artist, then please APPLY to this open call.
The memorial will also serve as a permanent declaration of “Thank you” and “Welcome Home” to our Post 9/11 Veteran community. The Post 9/11 Veteran community includes, but is not limited to: all who served, those sustaining hidden and non-hidden wounds, those who died for reasons that originated in military service who are not acknowledged by the Defense Department as being combat casualties, those who were not able to return home, the loved ones of all previously mentioned groups (Gold Star Families and Blue Star Families), supporters and allies. This project will serve as an eternal testament to their service by also creating a site for future commemorations and remembrances that engage the local community, Veteran Service Organizations, and New Yorkers who wish to learn about these hometown heroes.
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QNS: City budget includes hyper-local veteran support initiative proposed by late Council Member Paul Vallone
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Veterans and their families will now be able to receive assistance on securing benefits and services through their local council member’s office. (Photo by Anthony Medina)
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Approximately 250,000 veterans reside in the five boroughs. However, according to the NYC Department of Veterans Services (DVS), there is a significant gap between the number who receive federal benefits from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and those who live in NYC—just 16.5%—compared to the national average of 27.8%.
The $540,000 in designated funds will go towards embedding qualified veterans into all 51 local city council offices to help other veterans and their families navigate the services available to them. At least once a month, a DVS Care Coordinator will set up shop at every city council member’s district office to meet with residents and, hopefully, veterans. [READ MORE...]
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More Veteran-related Headlines
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A Message From Mayor Adams:
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Each week DVS shares a brief update about how our administration is getting stuff done for New Yorkers.
New York City isn’t just coming back — we are back. We have once AGAIN set the all-time record for the most jobs in New York City history, but we’re making New York City more affordable by delivering for delivery workers with the nation’s first minimum pay rate, which is paying off. New data shows that delivery workers made 64% more in pay in earlier this year than they did over the same period last year, while customers placed more restaurant deliveries through the apps too. As recent recipients of the HVRP Grant, the only federal grant to focus exclusively on competitive employment for homeless veterans, DVS stands ready to provide career exploration, training, placement, and supportive services to veterans experiencing or at risk of homelessness, empowering them to secure good jobs in stable, high-demand occupations paying livable wages.
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Week in Review | July 6 - July 12
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We want to showcase Veteran work and help spread the word! This is a space for Veteran artists to express themselves in an authentic way.
Please email submissions to connect@veterans.nyc.gov with a brief bio, an artist statement, art medium, and your affiliation to the Veteran community.
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Last week to see the 2024 shows!
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The Coast Guard Art Program (COGAP)
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The National Veteran Art Show: Journeys Onward
Exhibiting at the Salmagundi Club until July 26th
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Join Our Team! Be Part of the Mission!
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Site Reliability Engineer - This position will support and develop the agency’s core business applications while providing secured network connectivity, asset management, and technical support for a highly mobile team.
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VA Work Study Positions at DVS
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The NYC Department of Veterans' Services (DVS) supports VA Work-Study Positions! Here is a current list of available VA Work-Study openings:
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NYC Civil Service Job Openings and Exams
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To view all available job listings, visit the exam board here!
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