BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 BEGIN:VEVENT UID:00B60CCF-4D10-4BC3-948B-605887537DD5 DTSTART:20231101T090000Z DTEND:20231101T120000Z SUMMARY:U&I TO HOST JOB FAIR NOVEMBER 1 TO ASSIST VETERANS DESCRIPTION:U&I TO OPEN COMPUTER LAB AND HOST JOB FAIR  NOVEMBER 1 TO ASSIS T VETERANS  \n Veterans to Receive Resume Writing\, Employment Opportuniti es\,  Free Haircuts and Fully-Stocked Backpacks  \n   \nDallas-based U&I\, a nonprofit committed to empowering individuals with barriers to work\, w ill open the “U&I Opportunity Lab\,” a new computer skills training hub an d host a Veteran’s Job Fair from 9 am to Noon on Wednesday\, November 1 at 8800 Ambassador Row in Dallas. Veterans seeking direct access to employer s looking to hire Veterans\, free skills\, and certifications or in need o f resources such as transportation\, housing and attire for interviews are encouraged to register for the event. \n“We are committed to listening an d helping Veterans reach their goals and this new computer lab is a great resource for them to attain and sharpen computer skills\, receive certifi cations\, build confidence\, and have assisted access to the internet whil e researching employment and other opportunities\,” said U&I CEO Hugh Brel and. “The opening of the Opportunity Lab coincides with our job fair which strategically brings Veterans and local partners together who are committ ed to hiring and assisting Veterans. During this event\, Veterans can expe ct clear next steps and solutions in their pursuit of employment\, mental wellness\, housing\, and any other needs they might have to make their li ves better.” \nBusinesses and agencies providing resources for Veterans in clude: \nAmazon\; Ann’s Health Food Center & Market\; Archer Western\; Att itudes & Attire\; City of Dallas\; Core Personnel\; Dallas County Faciliti es Management\; Dallas County Sheriff Department\; Dallas College\; Dallas Fire Department\; Dee Brown Inc.\; DFW Airport\; FedEX\; Garland ISD\; He nderson’s Chicken\; Homes for Veterans\; Love’s\; Marriott International\; McDonald’s\; Michael’s\; Operation Tiny House\; Park Place Dealerships\; PCSI\; ProCollect\; RBCA\; RPC Staffing\; Smith Protective Services\; Sur ge\; Sysco\; Texas Veteran’s Commission\; The Vet Center\; Tier One Armed Security\; VA Hospital Mental Health\; Veteran Resource Center\; Voluntee rs of America Texas\; Worldwide Flight Services\; and XL Pro Staffing. \nA complimentary breakfast will be served from 7:30 am – 9:00 am. Attendees and participants are encouraged to register in advance\, but Veterans can also register the day of the Job Fair. More information is available at   uandispreadthelight.com/veteran-job-fair  or via phone at  214-637-2911 \, or via email at  info@uandispreadthelight.com . \n“Veterans who attend will find a wide range of diverse employment opportunities at the Job Fai r\,” explained Breland. “Employers will be on-site conducting interviews a nd hiring on the spot. Veterans can receive guidance on resume writing\, g et a fresh haircut and each attendee will walk away with a fully-stocked b ackpack. And don’t forget\, breakfast and lunch are on us.” \nU&I welcomes community involvement and volunteers. The community is invited to donate gift cards for grocery stores and gasoline. Volunteers are also needed to serve in different areas including registration and stuffing backpacks. \ nIn 1951\, Jean Walker Bentley overcame cultural barriers and spoke out fo r disabled kids. She started the Children’s Development Center to meet the scholastic and socialization needs of children with special needs. In 198 1\, the federal government mandated that public schools have the responsib ility to educate children with disabilities. The organization evolved to h elp adults and veterans find employment and provide vocational training fo r special education students preparing to transition out of high school. \ nToday\, as one of the largest workforce development centers in DFW today\ , U&I continues to meet the needs of disabled individuals by providing voc ational training\, job readiness training\, transportation\, paid work opp ortunities and community placement to Veterans as well as youth and adults with intellectual\, physical and/or mental health disabilities on an annu al basis. More information about U&I is available at  uandispreadthelight. com .\nU&I\n8800 Ambassador Row\nDallas\, TX 75247 United States\n LOCATION:8800 Ambassador Row\, Dallas\, TX 75247 URL:http://plano.bubblelife.com/community/aardvark_communications/library/3 5964942/key/3511004732/UI_TO_HOST_JOB_FAIR_NOVEMBER_1_TO_ASSIST_VETERANS CREATED:20231023T162441Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231023T162441Z DTSTAMP:20260606T011451Z CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR