Day 3

From Military Friendly to Thriving: Taking A Workforce Transition Alliance to the Next Level for Active-Duty Military, Military Spouses, and Veterans

09:00 AM – 09:45 AM
From Military Friendly to Thriving: Taking A Workforce Transition Alliance to the Next Level for Active-Duty Military, Military Spouses, and Veterans
DeAnza III
Northern Virginia is home to tens of thousands to military families stationed at multiple installations in the region, with the majority living in our communities. To advance the region’s designation as a Great American Defense Community and move the region from a military-friendly to military-thriving destination, the community, military, and federal facility partnership of Northern Virginia has expanded its Total Military Community Alliance (TMCA) to maximize employment outcomes through public and private sector collaboration. This session will provide an overview of TMCA’s operations, accomplishments, and future plans to maximize employment outcomes transitioning military, military spouses, and veterans.

Rod Williams, Fairfax County Economic Development Authority

Vonzell Mattocks, Northern Virginia Regional Commission

Tom Crabbs, Military Liaison, Commonwealth of Virginia

Joyce Reed, Deputy Secretary of Veterans Affairs, Commonwealth of Virginia