A hybrid (in-person and virtual) four-day conference for Mississippi Veterans, service members, their spouses, family members, and caregivers.
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Outreach, Transition and Economic Development (OTED) hosted this EDI in partnership with the Jackson Regional Office. Registration for the EDI event was free of charge. Presentations offered during the EDI covered topics such as VA benefits, Veteran initiatives, financial wellness, and career development strategies. Additionally, this EDI offered claims assistance to help Veterans file claims and maximize the use of VA benefits and services.
» A way to find out more about your VA health, education, cemetery and burial benefits.
» An opportunity to meet with claims processors to check or to learn to file VA disability claims.
» A place to learn more about current employment opportunities, special hiring authorities and career support resources.
» Presentations that explained regionally offered health care and mental health options.
» Job, resource, and benefits training that was especially designed for spouses of Veterans and service members.
» Women Veterans will had the opportunity to learn about VA benefits and integrated health care options.
“This was a great event for Veterans!”
- Past EDI Attendee
“Amazing Event! The presentations were great!”
- Past EDI Attendee
9 a.m.-
4 p.m.
Informational sessions that highlight benefits, resources, and topics relevant to Veterans, service members, their spouses, family members, and caregivers
10 a.m.-
4 p.m.
Connect with a claims representative to check claim status or to receive insight into next steps in filing a VA claim for service-connected conditions
5-7 p.m
Microsoft TeamsMilitary spouses learn about VA services, and receive training, resources, and tools to help them prepare for their next career
9 a.m.-
2 p.m.
Connects Veterans to potential employers, and resume and interview resources
9 a.m-
2 p.m.
Women Veterans will have the opportunity to learn about VA benefits and integrated health care options
9 a.m.-
4 p.m.
Connect with a claims representative to check claim status or to receive insight into next steps in filing a VA claim for service-connected conditions
10 a.m.-
12 p.m.
Key leaders present relevant updates on benefits, services, and resources, and answer questions
12:30 p.m. -
3:30 p.m.
Informational sessions that highlight benefits, resources, and topics relevant to Veterans, service members, their spouses, family members, and caregivers
10 a.m.-
4 p.m.
Connects Veterans to potential employers, and resume and interview resources
10 a.m.-
4 p.m.
Connect with a claims representative to check claim status or to receive insight into next steps in filing a VA claim for service-connected conditions
9 a.m.-
4 p.m.
Informational sessions that highlight benefits, resources, and topics relevant to service members, their spouses and family members
10 a.m.-
4 p.m.
Connect with a claims representative to check claim status or to receive insight into next steps in filing a VA claim for service-connected conditions
9 a.m. -11:30 a.m
Microsoft TeamsPublic and private organizations come together to form sustainable partnerships that alleviate challenges in the Veteran community (by-invitation only)
Informational sessions that highlight benefits, resources, and topics relevant to Veterans, service members, their spouses, family members, and caregivers
Connect with a claims representative to check claim status or to receive insight into next steps in filing a VA claim for service-connected conditions
Military spouses learn about VA services, and receive training, resources, and tools to help them prepare for their next career
Forestry Auditorium
Connects Veterans to potential employers, and resume and interview resources
Education Building Women Veterans will have the opportunity to learn about VA benefits and integrated health care options
Sparkman Auditorium Connect with a claims representative to check claim status or to receive insight into next steps in filing a VA claim for service-connected conditions
Women Veterans will have the opportunity to learn about VA benefits and integrated health care options
Informational sessions that highlight benefits, resources, and topics relevant to Veterans, service members, their spouses, family members, and caregivers
Connects Veterans to potential employers, and resume and interview resources
Connect with a claims representative to check claim status or to receive insight into next steps in filing a VA claim for service-connected conditions
Informational sessions that highlight benefits, resources, and topics relevant to service members, their spouses and family members
Connect with a claims representative to check claim status or to receive insight into next steps in filing a VA claim for service-connected conditions
Public and private organizations come together to form sustainable partnerships that alleviate challenges in the Veteran community (by-invitation only)
November 1 and 4 virtual events took place on Microsoft Teams. Upon registration, participants received a direct link to a page that contained all of the public virtual event links.
The Stakeholder Roundtables are by invitation only.
Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry Museum
1150 Lakeland Drive
Jackson, MS 39216
Learn more about the museum by visiting the following URL: http://www.msagmuseum.org
Washington County Convention Center
1040 S Raceway Rd Greenville, MS 38703
Learn more about the convention center by visiting the following URL: http://www.washingtoncounty.ms/convention-center
