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FREE Tax Prep, Get Legal Help, Veteran Hiring Tax Credits, Teen Dating Dangers

In our first half hour, the AARP Foundation is back again with Tax-Aide and free tax preparation!  Then, when you fins yourself in a sticky situation and you need legal advice, the Rocky Mountain Veterans Advocacy Project is standing tall and ready.   
Call Mt. Carmel to Make Your Appointment(719) 772-7000
 
 
Apply for RMVAP Services
Call (720) 253-0963 or E-mail:  clientservices@rmvap.org
 
In our second half hour, employers, you're missing out on high-value tax credits when you hire a veteran and February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month.  The signs of being abused your dating teen might be showing are subtle but the danger is real.
 
 
If you are a Veteran looking for work, or an employer looking to hire Veterans or are purposely hiring Veterans, go to https://veterantaxcredits.com to register. Or call Craig at (303) 578-6572 for help getting started.
 
 
 
Get Help with Teen Dating Domestic Violence
Download the Dating Violence Resource Guide
 
Love is Respect Call:  1-866-331-9474 or text LOVEIS to 22522 Online live chat www.loveisrespect.org
 
Break the Cycle 202-824-0707www.breakthecycle.org
 
 
The Veterans Voice Project presented by USAA is an Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center service.  Veterans Voice Colorado Springs is produced in the OPTUM Podcast Studio, distributed via the Medicare Mentors Veterans Voice Podcast Channel, powered by Technology Partner Colorado Computer Support, and made possible in part by Supporting Partner, The WireNut Home Services.     
 
 
 

Three Ways to Higher Education for Veterans

This edition of Veterans Voice features three institutions of higher learning and three ways veterans can engage!

Get Your Great Job, Lead with Your Strengths and Build Family Character

This week on Veterans Voice, the best start to the new year could be getting a great job.  Get the details on Mt. Carmel's January 25, hiring event.  Then, also in January, the Travis Manion Foundation is teaching how to lead with your strengths and family character building.  
 
 
 
 
The Veterans Voice presented by USAA is a service of Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center, produced in the OPTUM Podcast Studio, distributed via the Medicare Mentors Veterans Voice Podcast Channel, powered by Technology Partner, Colorado Computer Support and made possible in part by Supporting Partner, The WireNut Home Services.
 
 

Housing for Heroes, Saluting Heroes and Helping Them Stay Healthy

Carrie Lukins and Preston Smith of 719 Heroes are working hard to house veterans.  Mt. Carmel's Pueblo operations manager, Sal Katz, is positioning his team to grow and expand their range of services and getting ready for a Salute to Heroes.  New Mt. Carmel partner, Oak Street Health's, Rob Parish, explains the advantages to veterans of managed care style health care.  Be James Bond for a night and a cause, and much more in this week's edition of Veterans Voice! 

Lucrative Careers in Plumbing, Refuge for Ill Vet’s Families and Healing Meadows

In this podcast, DRF's Mike Lawyer and Scott Schnurr share some startling facts about the plumbing trades and how you can leverage that information to your advantage.
Work in the Plumbing Trades
 
 
Ken Fisher, founder of Fisher House, is providing refuge to the families of ill veterans.
Connect with Fisher House  
 
 
FREE massage for Veterans provided by Sarah Meadows, licensed massage therapist and Navy veteran at Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center every Monday. Openings in January.
Call 719-309-4714 to Reserve Your Session
 
 
The Veterans Voice presented by USAA is a service of Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center, produced in the OPTUM Podcast Studio, distributed via the Medicare Mentors Veterans Voice Podcast Channel, powered by Technology Partner, Colorado Computer Support and made possible in part by Supporting Partner, The WireNut Home Services.
 
 

Josh Wills, MCVSC Pueblo Key Transition Player

Veterans Voice Pueblo host, Cassime Joseph, introduces you you to Josh Wills, a key member of Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center Pueblo. Josh was born in California, but his parents owned land in Huerfano County, Colorado, so they moved their family there in 1990. He followed family customs and served in the United States Navy.
Josh returned to school after serving in the military and earned an associate's degree in criminology at Bellevue College in Washington State. Afterward, he returned to Colorado and started working as a prison officer where he was later elevated to the case manager position. 

2022 Was Good, 2023 Will Be Better!

 
In this edition of Veterans Voice, Mt. Carmel Executive Director, Bob McLaughlin, is looking back on 2022 and ahead to  how Mt. Carmel will serve the military connected community in bigger, better and more ways in 2023.  Then Nanette Brede' and how PrepConnect 360 is changing, and Chris Dahl and Daunte Davis on how Nursing and Therapy Service of Colorado is keeping veterans and their families healthy. 
In Colorado Springs
Request Services:  (719) 772-7000  |  Open:  8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. Monday-Friday
530 Communication Cir.  |  COS, CO  80905
In PuebloRequest Services:  (719) 309-4719  |  Open:  8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. Monday-FridayWalk-In services at St. Mary-Corwin Hospital  |  Medical Arts Building1925 E. Orman Ave., Suite 156 Pueblo, CO  81004
 
 
 
 
Also in this podcast, Nursing and Therapy Services of Colorado are Healing Heroes by providing home healthcare to veterans with physical disabilities. NTSOC's Daunte Davis and Chris Dahl explain how their veteran therapy programs can help with chronic pain and a variety of other common health concerns by maintaining or improving health and well-being.
 - Excerpted in part from the NTSOC website.
 
Request Healing Heroes Services Here
 
 
 
 
The Veterans Voice presented by USAA is a service of Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center, produced in the OPTUM Podcast Studio, distributed via the Medicare Mentors Veterans Voice Podcast Channel, powered by Technology Partner, Colorado Computer Support and made possible in part by Supporting Partner, The WireNut Home Services.
 
 

A Debt Free Scream and High-Paying Careers for Vets

 
In this hour of Veterans Voice, completing Financial Peace University yields financial success for a veteran couple.  Then Bill Nash on employment opportunities for veterans in the high-demand construction trades; Byron Edwards on OSHA certifications in facilities management and Blake Schwank on work in the IT/cyber security space.  
 
Register for 2023 Financial Peace UniversitySeminar Openings in February and AugustCall Jonathan Helm:  719-772-7000
 
 
 
Interested in OSHA HAZMAT Certification?Classes are FREE for Veterans!Learn more at www.nationalpete.org/military-training-program
 
 
Start Your Career in Facilities ManagementVeteran Friendly Companies are Hiring Across the CountryByron Edwards:  bedwardsfm@gmail.com
Explore a Career in IT TechVeterans Owned Colorado Computer Support is Hiring!Call:  (719) 355-2440
 
 
The Veterans Voice presented by USAA is a service of Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center, produced in the OPTUM Podcast Studio, distributed via the Medicare Mentors Veterans Voice Podcast Channel, powered by Technology Partner, Colorado Computer Support and made possible in part by Supporting Partner, The WireNut Home Services.
 
 

A Talent Vacuum Waiting for Pueblo Veterans to Fill

Mt. Carmel partner, ACI Learning's, Ken Hoerning, has an employment opportunity for Pueblo veterans.  Think Audit, Cyber and IT.  Think "Black Hat", "White Hat", "Red Hat" and certified ethical hacker.  These and related fields are wide open.  And for a veteran with the gumption, the compensation is very good!   All the details are in the podcast.  
You can visit Ken Hoerning at Mt. Carmel in Pueblo the 2nd and 4th Fridays or log on to www.acilearning.com  
Ken Hoerning  |  Community Engagement Manager  |  ACI Learning
 
 
The Veterans Voice presented by USAA is a service of Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center, produced in the OPTUM Podcast Studio, distributed via the Medicare Mentors Veterans Voice Podcast Channel, powered by Technology Partner, Colorado Computer Support and made possible in part by Supporting Partner, The WireNut Home Services.
 

Prep for Veterans to Connect with Jobs

Employers won't tell you this but interviewing is a survival skill.  Imagine being asked what kind of tree you would be if you you were a tree... or car... or whether you've ever had a disagreement with your boss.  Learn to survive the interview process, how to network your way to employment and much more.  Join the next Prep Connect 360 class at Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center November 14-18.  Sign up now!  Call 719-309-4724.
 
             
 
The Veterans Voice presented by USAA is a service of Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center, produced in the OPTUM Podcast Studio, distributed via the Medicare Mentors Veterans Voice Podcast Channel, powered by Technology Partner, Colorado Computer Support and made possible in part by Supporting Partner, The WireNut Home Services.

Action 22 Advocates and a Festival of Motorsports

September 24, 2022 - This edition of Veterans Voice features Mt. Carmel partner, Action 22's Brian McCain, on advocacy for veterans in areas ranging from health care to affordable housing and more.  Then, an October 1st festival of cars, food, music and fun for lovers of all things automotive.

Support for Guard, Reservists and Employers When Duty Calls

September 17, 2022 - Guard, Reservists and their employers are answering the call of duty more often and for longer periods of time.  Employer Support of the Guard and Reserves’, Mark Lilvejen (LIL-eh-vision), is with Veterans Voice host Mike Lewis to discuss ESGR's work to help make the employer/employee relationship work. 

Prep Help for Job Seeking Military

Get ready for the next phase in your life.  September 19-23, join Prep Connect 360 for a no-cost, 5-day advanced job seekers workshop for veterans, active duty, guard/reserve and military spouses.  Prep Connect 360 Founder, CEO and lead facilitator, Nanette Brede', and Mt. Carmel's director of transition and employment, Mark Smith, have all the details.

Pueblo Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center Monthly Update

August 22, 2022 - Special to the Veterans Voice - your monthly update from Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center in Pueblo featuring operations manager Justin Verhulst and community coordinator Sal Katz.  Changes coming to the Pueblo office, more services being added and new connections to the community being made all to benefit military, veterans and their families!   

Veteran Friendly Employers Want You!

August 6, 2022 – Mt. Carmel’s Director of Transition and Employment, Mark Smith, talks about how he and his team will help you get job-ready as you transition out of the service.  Then, recruiter for veteran friendly employer Cox, Inc., Peter Mahmood, is holding the door open for you on the automotive side at Cox.  The opportunities are available locally and across the nation.

Serving Pueblo and the Big Milspouse Hiring Plus

July 30, 2022 - Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center is growing in Pueblo and operations manager Justin Verhulst joins Mike Lewis to talk about what his group is bringing to the table to make life better for the military connected community.  Then, special assistant to the Colorado Springs Mayor, Jessie Kimber, and Pikes Peak Work Force Center's Robin Lovewell, answer an important question:  why hire a military spouse?

Things to Know About Work and Money after Service

July 23, 2022 - Transitioning out of the service and scared of what's coming?  For this next phase of your life, employment readiness specialist, Nannette Brede' (bray-DAY) and financial coach Ryan Plunkett join Veterans Voice host Mike Lewis to tell you how you can be prepared to find work and get your financial house in order.

Hiring Event July 12!

July 7, 2022 - Special to Veterans Voice - Great news!  If you're looking for employment, now is an especially good time.  Veterans Voice Host, Mike Lewis, and Mt. Carmel Transition and Employment Peer Navigator, Elan Rainford, have all the information you need about the upcoming hiring event on July 12!  Call Elan at 719-309-4721 for more information and directions to the event.

Vectrus Veteran Hiring and Support

May 28, 2022 - Defense contractor Vectrus is supporting active-duty military service members and their installations in 28 countries while supporting veteran initiatives at Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center.  Headquartered right here in Colorado Springs, Vectrus is dedicated to hiring, supporting and growing veteran employees.

TAP Leaders Easing Transition

April 9, 2022 - For many, transitioning out of active-duty service is life-changing.  Mt. Carmel’s Transition & Employment team partners with the federally-mandated Transition Assistance Program (TAP) at the local military bases to continue being a Beacon of Support following full transition.  Hear from a local TAP leader and recently retired service member on the many opportunities locally to set individuals up for success post-military.

Veterans Guide to Jobs in Defense

February 12, 2022 - Employment in the defense contracting industry is a natural transition for many veterans and local defense contractor Jacobs shares their multi-layered approach to supporting veteran organizations, hiring veterans and empowering their veteran-led team.  In celebration of Black History Month, podcast presenting sponsor USAA is giving veterans and their families a-hand-up, not-a hand-out through their multi-year racial equity grant administered through Mt. Carmel VSC.