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2011 Stand Down Event for CT Veterans

Connecticut Department of Labor’s Office for Veterans’ Workforce Development staff, all veterans themselves, will be alongside other veterans to offer their assistance at Stand Down 2011 – a major, one-day outreach and support event for veterans who are homelessness, unemployed or have medical concerns.  This year’s event will be held Sept. 9 at the State Veterans Home, 287 West Street in Rocky Hill from  7 a.m. to 3 p.m.  

A record 1,300 veterans attended last year’s Stand Down – an annual event organized by the Department of Veterans’ Affairs.  More than 50 government agencies and private organizations are expected to participate this year.   In addition to re-employment assistance, services offered include housing referrals, social service assistance, DMV services, VA benefit assistance, medical, dental and mental health screenings and free clothing.

According to State Labor Commissioner Glenn Marshall, the Department’s veterans’ employment staff will be helping throughout the day – assisting with job searches, résumé development and review, giving advice and listening – to help our veterans better their chances for employment. 

Free transportation will be provided to attendees from pick-up locations in Bridgeport, Danbury, Hartford, Meriden, New Britain, New Haven, New London, Norwich, Stamford, Torrington and Waterbury. 

Pick-up and drop-off locations will be posted on the Department of Labor’s Office for Veterans’ Workforce Development Internet site at www.ctvets.org or can be provided by calling the CT Department of Veterans Affairs at (860) 616-3801. 

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