Discuss, Connect, Reflect: Supporting Veterans in the Workforce - April 2025

Description

Discuss, Connect, Reflect: Supporting and Engaging Veterans in the Workforce
Join us for a virtual “lunch and learn” designed to provide community stakeholders with practical strategies for engaging, serving, and retaining veterans in the workforce. This session will focus on the unique challenges veterans face during the transition to civilian employment and how employers can create more inclusive and supportive workplaces.

Who Should Attend:
Community stakeholders looking to improve engagement, service, and retention of individuals from underserved and historically excluded populations. This includes HR professionals, business owners, managers, and those who work directly with hiring, training, and supporting employees.

Speakers:

• Joshua Clarke – Veteran’s Outreach Director, Minnesota State University Moorhead
• Danelle Wolnik – Assistant Veteran’s Outreach Director, Minnesota State University Moorhead
• Aaron Krenz – Yellow Ribbon Advance Director, Minnesota State University Moorhead

What to Expect:

• Actionable insights for recruiting and retaining veteran talent
• A deeper understanding of common employment challenges faced by veterans
• Resources to help build veteran-friendly workplaces