GTCC Calendar of Events

Veteran's Benefit Fair

Jamestown

On 18 November from 1pm to 5 pm, Guilford Technical Community College's Veterans and Civilians Organized Network (VCON) will be hosting a veteran's benefit seminar at GTCC's Jamestown campus (601 High Point Rd, Jamestown NC) in the Medlin Building.  Various agencies from throughout the state will have tables setup to provide information regarding benefits veterans are entitled to receive.  Some of these topics include: healthcare, state and federal benefits, Women's Health, volunteer opportunities for veteran's and non veteran's to help veterans, how veterans can get back to school using their benefits, healthcare eligibility and various agencies will be on hand to start disability claims.  
The first 50 veterans who attend will be able to receive a card good for a McDonald's Extra Value Meal.

The following is a list of agencies who will be available to speak and answer questions; also listed is some of the services they provide.

US Army Recruiter
GTCC Counciling Center
Greensboro Veteran Center (Specialize in counciling for Combat Veterans)
AMVETS, Disabled American Veterans, American Legion, Veterans of Foreign War (Veterans Service Organizations)
Veteran's Health Administration (Eligibility Screenings for health care, MyHealtheVet info, Women's Health information, OIF/OEF counseling, etc.)
NC Department of Veteran's Affairs (Veteran's Service Organization)
Urban League of Central Carolinas (Organization focused on Education, Training and Job placement. They have special outreach opportunities for Veterans)
Veteran's Benefit Administration (Home loans, Small Business start-up info, GI Bill info, Vocational Rehab info, etc.)
NC Employment Services Commission (Veteran Job Placement Services)

VCON will be collecting for our "Operation Support our Troops" drive.  Items requested include small, non-perishables such as beef jerkey, baby wipes, and hand warmers.  These items will be shipped to a unit in Afghanistan to be distributed to soldiers who are deployed in combat areas.

Although most veterans know many of their benefits, or believe they know all they may be entitled to, there are far too many benefits to really know them all. Please come and listen to what these organizations have to say. Entitlements may have changed since a veteran last inquired. Please help pass the word, as this is a great informational opportunity. These organizations are the subject matter experts on all matters concerning veteran's benefits and are coming to Greensboro from across the state.  Further, come visit the veteran's service organizations and see how you can get involved.  These organizations are the people who have lobbied through our government for our benefits.  Upon completion of the event, we will draw the winner for the tablet PC.