Welcome to Larimer County Workforce Center's Veterans Monthly
E-Newsletter! We will bring you the latest information about veterans resources, services, and programs for veterans and their families. Please read through this newsletter carefully, as we are bringing you a significant amount of information!

VWIP has been refunded for veterans in Colorado. VWIP funds can help veterans attain certifications in various sectors that would help veterans become more marketable.  The rules for the VWIP funding have been relaxed and are no longer directed at "green" jobs.  Call the local employment veteran's representative (DVOP) at the Workforce Center for more information.  The representatives at the Larimer County Workforce are:

• Teresa Stofferan at (970) 498-6645
• Tom Stiller at (970 )498-6656

• The VOW to Hire Heroes Act of 2011 includes the Veterans Retraining Assistance Program (VRAP).  This program offers 12 months of training assistance to Veterans who qualify and are interested in-demand occupations!  VIEW
   
• Hiring Event:  Leprino Foods Job Fair - Learn more at www.DairyDreamJobs.com
   
• View the Calendar of Events for the Cheyenne VA Medical Center's website - HERE
   
• What Does It Take To Be Your Own Boss?
  Next Workshop Offered:  June 18, 2013
  
  A free workshop/information session offered by the Larimer County Workforce Center to explore business ownership or entrepreneurship to help you make the right decision!  
  REGISTER today!

Vietnam Wall will be on display in Fort Collins from May 23-27th, 2013. The Veterans Plaza will pay homage to ALL U. S. Military Service Members with honorable service, past, present, and future. Any veteran, from any state, maybe listed on the Veterans Plaza Wall for no charge  For more information go to:

www.veteransplazanoco.org. The wall be on display at Veterans Plaza of Northern Colorado at 2626 West Horsetooth Road, Fort Collins, CO. 

You may be eligible for an upgrade to your claim to increase the compensation level that you are currently receiving.  Read the article for full details.

If you need assistance in any of these areas or more, check out the Larimer County Workforce Center FREE workshops!

If you have not changed your resume in over a year it is out of date.  Your resume is the tool to get you the interview.  Having an out of date resume may be the reason you are not getting the interview.  If you are not modifying your resume for each job that you apply for it may be a barrier to not getting that interview.

REGISTER HERE!

Unemployment Insurance Representatives will provide outreach walk-in services in May 2013 to the Larimer County Workforce Center. Please visit our website calendar for dates and times for our Fort Collins and Loveland offices.

Make yourself more marketable to employers by letting them know you would be eligible for up to a $9600 tax credit if they hire you.  This could be a great marketing tool for Veterans and give you a competitive advantage over peers in a tight job market.  VIEW

(Not all Veterans may be eligible for this tax credit so ensure you READ the instructions to determine if you would qualify.)

• Great Resources! Military Benefits (A-Z) - Courtesy of Vietnam Warrior and Gunnery Sergeant of Marines (retired) Bill Taylor in Massachusetts.
  A listing of all VA Benefits
   
• Veterans Resources and Programs - Listing of resources and programs for Veterans including national, state and local listings.
   
• Colorado Military Benefits- The State of Colorado offers special benefits for Military Service members and Veterans including Retired Military Pay, tax exemptions, state employment preferences, education and tuition assistance, vehicle tags, as well as hunting and fishing license privileges. Eligibility for some benefits may depend on residency, military component and veteran disability status.
   
• Intel Corporation - A Veterans Employment and Training Program called Intel VET is a program designed to provide veterans with training and mentoring services as they transition from the military.