If you are a Yavapai County or Northern Arizona resident and a veteran, you may be eligible for our free Veterans Upward Bound pre-college classes, many of which are available in an online or open entry format. Please see our webpage (www.yc.edu/VUB) or friend us on Facebook at Northern Arizona Veterans Upward Bound to find out more about our computer, writing, and math modules and how you can get connected to your educational future through VUB.
If you are an OIF/OEF veteran, a new GI Bill Calculator is available to help you keep track of the many changes to the GI Bill, your options, and frequently asked questions at: http://newgibill.org/calculator/ Iraq & Afghanistan Veterans of American (IAVA), a veteran-created non-profit organization has many other resources and an online newsletter – check it out!
Are you interested in learning more about your brain? Dr. Daniel Amen has a blog and free e-newsletter with information about learning issues, memory, PTSD, TBI, Alzheimer’s, addictions, weight control, and much more. A veteran himself, Dr. Amen has championed SPECT imaging of the brain in an effort to improve treatment options – you can check out his blog at: http://70.32.73.82/blog/
Showing posts with label Resources. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Resources. Show all posts
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
Thursday, February 2, 2012
Mixed Bag of Resources
Here’s a mixed bag of resources that might interest you this week:
VUB loves veterans! Happy Valentine’s Day! If you’re by the Verde VUB office, put in a guess to win the jar of M&Ms by February 10th; if you’re near the Prescott VUB office, stop in to see Holly for a treat J
A free “Valentine’s for Veterans” concert, featuring BJ Thomas, is being held Feb 18th from 6-8 p.m. in the YC Performance Hall. For your complimentary tickets, call the VA Public Affairs office located at the VA Medical Center in Prescott at 928-776-6013.
It’s Arizona’s 100th birthday on February 14, 2012! What’s Arizona’s connection with Billy the Kid, Clark Gable, and Cesar Chavez? Amaze your friends with these fun facts: http://www.az100years.org/az-experience/fun-facts/
If you, or a friend, are interested in applying for a Pell grant and need a little help, College Goal Sunday is a national event – it will be held at Yavapai College Prescott campus in Building 19, on February 12th from 2-4 p.m. See http://www.collegegoalsunday.com/ for information on what to bring. Your VUB advisor can also help you apply for financial aid, call for an appointment to complete it this month.
Do you want to improve your skills at math, foreign languages, or sciences? Here’s a great free website, full of quizzes, flash cards, and tips for standardized tests: http://quizlet.com/
Are new to Yavapai County or do you have needs regarding local healthcare, housing, or veteran resources? Call 2-1-1, or The Yavapai Helpline @ 1-855-807-4807 (toll free) or go to: http://www.unitedwayyavapai.org/Info_and_Referral.php to look online at the resources.
Interested in becoming a pilot? Check out the helicopter and fixed wing pilot programs at Yavapai College at www.yc.edu/aviation
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