Vetlanta Homeless Veteran Event

2-3 TMC members needed and must be familiar with Fellowship Program and Service Platoon Concept. The purpose of the event is to: - Bring VETLANTA companies together to assist homeless Veterans and get exposure to job openings - Inspire homeless Veterans via support and encouragement - Expose attendees to Veteran Administration and United Way training opportunities - Foster collaboration among Vetlanta member companies, the Veterans Administration, the United Way, and other Veteran organizations - Provide dinner to attendees to show appreciation of service - Provide guest speakers to motivate attendees - Improve social skills and communication skills of Veteran attendees TMC wants to provide an opportunity for Homeless Veterans, that may want or have the capacity to apply for The Mission Continues Fellowship program for Post 9/11 Veterans. This portion of the event is similar to a career fair; to bring Vetlanta companies together to help homeless Veterans get exposure to job openings. TMC Task: - TMC fellowship program exposure - Networking with veteran affinity/business group leaders of Fortune 500 companies - A recruiting opportunity to build our platoons in ATL not only with homeless attendees, but with organizers & members of VETLANTA - Foster collaboration among Vetlanta member companies, the Veterans Administration, the United Way, and other Veteran organizations Each participating organization will be expected to: - Staff a table highlighting how you help Veterans find employment or training - Provide handouts with instructions on how Veterans can apply for jobs - Bring printouts of current job vacancies

Type

Support Event

What To Wear

Business Casual w/TMC T Shirt.

What to Bring

A knowledge of TMC's Fellowship Program and Service Platoon concept.

Inclement Weather

Will go forward rain or shine.