LVMAC Tidbit — Wilkes-Barre VA Is Suddenly Interested in How Women Dress

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Women Veterans Program partners with Dress for Success

va_sealA little short on the notice, the information below being released yesterday,  but women veterans in our area ought be aware that Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center has a women’s program.  This is one of its latest offerings:

What:  The Women Veterans Program at the Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center is inviting all Women Veterans to a presentation by Linda Armstrong of Dress for Success.  Dress for Success is an organization aimed at enhancing the professional development of women.  The program offers a variety of resources, including no cost professional attire and skills based development activities, necessary to build and enhance a successful career.

VA Eligibility and Human Resource Staff will also be available to answer your questions regarding enrollment for VA Services and VA employment.

For more information, contact Pat Conroy, Women Veterans Program Manager, at 824- 3521 ext. 7517 or Patricia.Conroy2@va.gov.

Attendees are asked to RSVP to Pat Conroy by close of business Wednesday, September 21, 2016.

 


This is a public meeting and media are encouraged to attend.

Who:       Women Veterans and Dress for Success

When:    Friday, September 23, 2016 from 9:30 am – 11:30 am.

 Where Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center,  1111 East End Blvd, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711

Background: Dress for Success is known for providing women with top quality professional working attire and so much more.  Ms. Armstrong will be discussing the various services provided including helping you to outline your career goals and provide training and coaching to help you reach your goals. Dress for Success wants to support all the women who have served in the military.

RSVP:   Media interested in attending RSVP to William.Klaips@va.gov

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As of 20 September 2016