VRC NEWSLETTER
ELAC Veterans Resource Center - Apr 2021, Vol. 6
ELAC VETERAN GRADUATION SASHES!
On Saturday, May 29th, from 10am-2pm, the VRC will be distributing veteran graduation sashes to those who submitted a grad petition during Fall 2020 OR Spring 2021 semesters!
In keeping with VRC tradition, our staff is honored to offer a sash to every veteran who has or will be graduating from ELAC this 2020-2021 school year. We are proud of your accomplishments and can't wait to pass on the sash to you!
To let us know that you have petitioned for graduation (either Fall 2020 or Spring 2021), please click HERE to complete the VRC Graduation Sash form. Our staff will review your eligibility and follow up with additional details regarding the distribution date.
If you have already submitted a grad petition, Congratulations! YOU are an inspiration to our ELAC Veteran community, and to our future graduates! If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out.
Go, Huskies!!!
VRC COUNSELOR & SCO WALK-IN SERVICES
This week's VRC Counselor & SCO Walk-In Services:
Thursday, 4/22/2021, 9am-12pm & 1pm-3pm
Zoom Meeting ID: https://laccd.zoom.us/j/93137660522
**All Counselor & SCO walk-ins are routed to private breakout rooms to maintain privacy & confidentiality.
SUMMER 2021 REGISTRATION IS GOING ON NOW!
- Group 1: Members of the Armed Forces, Veterans, CalWORKS, DSPS, EOPS, Foster and Homeless Youth
Your registration appointment for the upcoming Summer 2021 term has been posted on your student portal. To view your registration appointment date, log on to MyCollege.laccd.edu and click on the “Manage Classes” tile followed by the “Enrollment Dates” tab on the left side.
- If you need assistance locating your registration date, please call the VRC at 323.415.5052.
- If you are a veteran or current service member, and if the appointment date on your portal is later than April 12, 2021, please call the VRC at 323.415.5052.
SUMMER 2021 SESSION
At this time, the classes are scheduled to be remote. If public health orders change and we can offer in person classes safely, there may be additional classes added.
SUMMER SCHEDULE: https://www.elac.edu/ELAC/media/ELAC-Assets/Documents/Academics/ScheduleofClasses/Summer-2021/Summer-2021-Schedule.pdf
SUBMIT YOUR SUMMER 2021 VA CERTIFICATION
Here's How...
Military-connected students using VA Education Benefits may now use a fillable and secure electronic form to request VA Certification each term. Follow the link to access the VA Cert form: http://bit.ly/VAcertificationform.
You will need to sign in to your LACCD student portal to access the online VA Cert form. You can access the VA Cert form via the VRC Canvas Portal as well.
For additional information regarding the VA Certification process at ELAC, or an explanation of how the courses you select during remote learning affect your BAH rate, please visit http://bit.ly/VRCwebsite
If you have any questions regarding your VA Certification status, students are encouraged to contact the VRC Certification Team at VAcertification@elac.edu. You can also reach us at 323.415.5052.
GRADUATION INFORMATION
*Graduation Petition Filing Period: 2/8/21 - 5/9/21
Graduation: June 8, 2021
If you submitted a graduation petition by 4/19/2021, please visit the following link for more information about ELAC's 2021 Virtual Graduation: https://www.elac.edu/Student-Services/Graduation
To schedule an appointment with the VRC Counselor or Disability Specialist, visit http://bit.ly/VRCappointments and select "Schedule a Counseling Appointment." For additional assistance, the VRC Staff can be reached at 323.415.5052 or via email at veteranservices@elac.edu.
WEEKLY NOON FORUM
Every Wednesday at Noon, our military-connected students are invited to attend workshops covering a variety of topics, and to connect live with VRC counselors, tutors, peer mentors, and School Certifying Officials.
This Week's Topic: Veteran Employment Opportunities
Leads to help navigate your employment search. You'll learn about organizations that prioritize veteran employment and career opportunities, as well as various employment training programs for vets. Even if you're not actively seeking employment, join us to prepare yourself for your future.
Date: Wednesday 4/21
Time: 12:00PM - 1:00PM
Facilitator: Jessica Peak, VRC Director/Veterans Counselor
UPCOMING VETERANS CLUB Meeting, 4/22
Interested in joining the Veterans Club? Fill out a Veterans Club Interest Form and we will get back to you soon: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=GiZxC19JqU6ZEdqES5QC7-V-2qrCXhxEj72m_-b6s-RUNEJOV0NLN1cxTTNHUTFaNzdEMDc1VVA1Ui4u
NEXT MEETING: THURSDAY, 4/22 at 12pm - https://laccd.zoom.us/j/95684855492
Save the Date! Women V.E.T.S. Lunch Social
VIRTUAL WELLNESS COUNSELING
ONLINE VRC EVENTS CALENDAR
MARK YOUR CALENDAR!
- Group 1: Members of the Armed Forces, Veterans, CalWORKS, DSPS, EOPS, Foster and Homeless Youth
FOLLOW the VRC on INSTAGRAM!
Get daily up-to-date information on various programs & opportunities-- @elacvets1775
**CLICK ON THE LINKS BELOW FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION**
Veterans Resource Center - East Los Angeles College
Email: peakj@elac.edu
Website: www.veterans.elac.edu
Location: 1301 Avenida Cesar Chavez, Monterey Park, CA, USA
Phone: 323.415.5052
MEET YOUR VRC TEAM!
JESSICA PEAK: VRC Director, Veterans Counselor & Veterans Club Advisor
SAL MURILLO: Disability Specialist
MARK DIAZ: School Certifying Official (VA Certifications A-M & All Ch31 Students)
RAZIEL VELA: School Certifying Official (VA Certifications N-Z & All Sheriff/Fire Academies)
MATTHEW DOWNING: Veteran Transition Specialist & STEM Coach
MIKE GARCIA: Career & Academic Coach & Veterans Club Co-Advisor
CINDY THAI: VA Certification Support
VRC HOURS
M-Th 8am-6:30pm
F 8am-4pm
Contact Us!
phone: 323.415.5052
web: http://www.veterans.elac.edu
email: veteranservices@elac.edu