Connecting Veterans to Employment to Promote Long-Term Stability 

In this session you’ll hear from two employment service providers, one rural and one urban. The panelists will discuss how they structure their services to honor each veteran’s experience and interests while targeting industries with growth potential. Learn how the programs leverage various funding sources, including SSVF and HVRP, to provide employment services to veterans and their families. 

Speakers: Melissa Meierdierks, Deputy NHC VISN 21, VHA (Moderator); Connie Farmer, SSVF Program Director and Royal Todd, Employment Specialist, Volunteer Behavioral Health Care System; Lisa Dalhouse, Veteran Employment Manger, Services for the Underserved