Veteran Community Initiatives, Inc. (VCI) hosts an annual no-cost symposium, referred to as Veterans Symposium, to bring together Veterans, experts, policymakers, service providers, and advocates for exploratory learning about issues and initiatives affecting the Veteran community, including Veterans’ well-being, rights, and services.

The Veterans Symposium has coordinated by the Pennsylvania Disabled Veterans Rehabilitation (PDVR)/Occupational Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR) group since 2005, which was first appointed and organized by John P. Murtha, U.S. Marine Corps Veteran and former United States Representative. The committee has since been led by Tom Caulfield, VCI President & CEO. This year marks the Symposium’s 20^th anniversary.

DATES: Wednesday, October 29 and Thursday, October 30

TIMES: 8:00 AM Registration | 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM Presentations, Networking, Lunch (Asiago’s Tuscan Italian Restaurant)

1.5 CEUs Available for Attendees who attend the Symposium (2 Full Days)

LOCATION: Pennsylvania Highlands Community College, 101 Community College Wy, Johnstown, PA 15904

Thank you to Aetna Better Health for being this year’s Primary Event Sponsor!

Thank you to Pennsylvania Highlands Community College for being this event’s Site Sponsor!

Topics: Education and Training Opportunities for Veterans, Single County Authority Drug and Alcohol Programs (Cambria and Somerset Counties), Identity Theft and Fraud Prevention, Disability and Community Services: Human Engineering Research Labs (HERL), Cambria County Veterans Treatment Court Program, The Impact Problem Gambling has on the Military and Veteran Community, Gambling Addiction Among Veterans – A Personal Journey, UWork Reentry Program – FCI Loretto, Veterans Benefits and Claims, VCI’s Current Initiatives At a Glance, Veterans in the Workforce, Veterans Court Mentorship Roundtable, and the VA in Your Community.

UPDATE: Please be aware that registration for this event closed on Thursday, October 16th.