VETERANS: No cost training and employment opportunities

From the Office of the City ManagerNews ReleaseThe Pacific Gateway Workforce Investment Network is hosting a workshop on no-cost employment and training opportunities available to veterans through the Network's services. The workshop is on Thursday, February 25, from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm at the Career Transition Center, 3447 Atlantic Avenue, Long Beach 90807. There is no charge for this workshop and it is open to all veterans.

"The Network's veteran program specialists are veterans themselves; they understand the difficulties veterans sometimes face," said Bryan Rogers, the Network's Executive Director. "We encourage veterans, or those who know a veteran, to find out how the Network can assist with employment, training and other services.

"The workshop will provide current information on:Veterans programs Veterans benefits for employment The Post-9/11 GI Bill Vocational training providers Homeless programs Health services Training opportunities through Workforce Investment Act and Veteran's Employment-Related Assistance Program

For more information or to sign up for the workshop, please call 562.570.4561 or 562.570.3673 or visit the Career Transition Center and speak with a program specialist.

Interested individuals can watch a video on the Network's veteran services at http://www.longbeach.gov/cd/workforce/media. More information about the Network's veteran services can be found at www.PacificGatewayWorkforce.com.