Meet & Greet, Veterans Expo
Gavilan College is committed to the success of our student veterans. The Veteran Student Voices and Meet and Greet events are designed to allow our veteran students to connect with each other and the college, and to voice ideas on how Gavilan can better serve veterans and their families.
Next Meet and Greet: TBA
Next Vets Expo: TBA
Services provided at the past Vets Expo included:
Medical doctor– basic exam (sick call), prescription refill processing, and registration for VA medical benefits
VSO (Veterans Service Office)-assistance with processing of disability claims, college fee waivers, and employment services
Operation Freedom Paws-service dogs for veterans with PTSD
Project Hired - Wounded Warriors-job information for veterans
Disability Resource Center-demos of assistive technology
National Hispanic University-college information for veterans
Wounded Warriors: Project Hire-job information for veterans
CA Employment Development Department - representative specializing in veterans services
Cintas - job information for veterans
US Dept. of VA - medical benefits enrollment
US Dept. of VA - medical doctor for exams and other needs
VA VITAL Initiative, San Jose State Univ. - college services
CA Dept. of VA, CALVET - triage for veterans issues
CA Dept. of Rehabilitation - vocational rehabilitation information
VFW CA Post 6309 - information on services provided to veterans
Santa Cruz Vet Center - military sexual trauma information
Gavilan Veterans Club - information on joining veterans club
Free chow – lunch was served for veterans and vendors