VRC NEWSLETTER

ELAC Veterans Resource Center - Apr 2021, Vol. 7

GRADUATION INFORMATION

Last Day to Submit a Grad Petition: May 9, 2021

Last Day to Request a Veterans Graduation Sash: May 10, 2021

Graduation: June 8, 2021(only graduates who RSVP'd by 4/29 are eligible to participate)

To schedule an appointment with the VRC Counselor or Disability Specialist, visit http://bit.ly/VRCappointments and select "Schedule a Counseling Appointment." For additional assistance, the VRC Staff can be reached at 323.415.5052 or via email at veteranservices@elac.edu.

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SIGN UP FOR THE VETERAN GRADUATION SASHES!

In keeping with VRC tradition, our staff is honored to offer a sash to every veteran who has or will be graduating from ELAC this 2020-2021 school year. We are proud of your accomplishments and can't wait to pass on the sash to you!

Contactless Veteran Sash Distribution Date: Saturday, May 29th, 9am-12pm

Location: ELAC Parking Structure 3

To let us know that you have petitioned for graduation (either Fall 2020 or Spring 2021), please click HERE

GO, HUSKIES!!!

VRC VIRTUAL LOBBY

Zoom Link: Zoom Meeting ID: https://laccd.zoom.us/j/93137660522

VRC Virtual Lobby: Every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9am-12pm

Also on the VRC Virtual Lobby...

VPAN Battle Buddy Peer, Rudolph Andrade: Available Every T, W, Th 9am-10am

*See the segment on VPAN in this Newsletter for more information

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LA COUNTY VETERAN PEER ACCESS NETWORK (VPAN)

ABOUT THE VETERAN PEER ACCESS NETWORK (VPAN)

Led by veterans for veterans, VPAN helps you navigate often complicated systems so that you receive the services you deserve.

The first-ever community-driven support network serving veterans and their families in the U.S., the Veteran Peer Access Network (VPAN) connects County departments, non-profits, the VA and LA City programs.

The network embodies the #YouMatter ideal – that veterans deserve hope, well-being and a greater quality of life as valued members of the LA County community.

Resources available include:

Mental Health – Treatment for trauma from combat exposure, military sexual trauma, relationship and intimacy issues
Substance Misuse Support – Treatment for substance use disorders, including misuse of alcohol, prescription medication and other drugs
Housing – Temporary and permanent housing for veterans and their families, help locating housing
Workforce Development and Employment – Help with developing interview skills, resume creation, job coaching, plus volunteer and job opportunities
Healthcare – Enrollment into VA healthcare, transportation to appointments, ensuring access to prescription medications
Education – Support with school enrollment, vocational training, tuition assistance
Miscellaneous – Food, childcare, transportation, financial assistance and more
Legal Services – Help with eviction prevention, discharge upgrade, applying for VA benefits, etc.
Social Connection/Recreation – Opportunities to connect with other veterans in a variety of settings

ELAC's VRC works directly with VPAN Battle Buddy and Peer, Rudolph Andrade. If you need any assistance with any of the areas above, please contact Rudy directly at Rudolph.Andrade@jvs-socal.org.

Rudy will also be available every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 9am-10am on our ELAC's VRC Virtual Lobby. Join his breakout room for any questions and to seek individualized support for yourself or another veteran.

Here's the VRC Virtual Lobby Link: https://laccd.zoom.us/j/93137660522

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VRC COUNSELOR & SCO WALK-IN SERVICES

This week's VRC Counselor & SCO Walk-In Services:

Thursday, 4/29/2021, 9am-12pm & 1pm-3pm

Zoom Meeting ID: https://laccd.zoom.us/j/93137660522

**All Counselor & SCO walk-ins are routed to private breakout rooms to maintain privacy & confidentiality.

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SUMMER 2021 REGISTRATION

Registration appointments for the upcoming Summer 2021 term are posted on your student portal. To view your registration appointment date, log on to MyCollege.laccd.edu and click on the “Manage Classes” tile followed by the “Enrollment Dates” tab on the left side.

SUMMER 2021 SESSION

At this time, the classes are scheduled to be remote. If public health orders change and we can offer in person classes safely, there may be additional classes added.

SUMMER SCHEDULE: https://www.elac.edu/ELAC/media/ELAC-Assets/Documents/Academics/ScheduleofClasses/Summer-2021/Summer-2021-Schedule.pdf

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VA CERTIFICATION

ELAC's VA Certification form: http://bit.ly/VAcertificationform.

You will need to sign in to your LACCD student portal to access the online VA Cert form. You can access the VA Cert form via the VRC Canvas Portal as well.

For additional information regarding the VA Certification process at ELAC, or an explanation of how the courses you select during remote learning affect your BAH rate, please visit http://bit.ly/VRCwebsite

If you have any questions regarding your VA Certification status, students are encouraged to contact the VRC Certification Team at VAcertification@elac.edu. You can also reach us at 323.415.5052.

WEEKLY NOON FORUM, WEDNESDAY 4/28 at 12pm!

This Week's Topic: COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY VETERANS ADMISSIONS

Get an overview about applying to college, especially to highly selective colleges in general

Learn about Ivy League, Columbia University and admissions for veterans

Learn how Columbia University supports ELAC student veterans & their pathway to transfer

Quick Link to Columbia University's Veterans Program: https://gs.columbia.edu/content/us-military-veterans

Date: Wednesday 4/21

Time: 12:00PM - 1:00PM

Facilitator: BETH MORGAN, Director of Higher Education Transition & Partnerships at Columbia University's Center for Veteran Transition and Integration (CVTI)

NOON FORUM LINK: https://laccd.zoom.us/j/93386337792