7th Annual Serving Those Who Served Conference - Partners in Supporting Veterans and their Families
Dedicated to forging stronger bonds and enhancing collaboration among those who serve our nation’s heroes, Washington State’s Serving Those Who Served Conference (STWS) is an annual beacon of knowledge and support for veterans and their families.
This year's conference was a proud partnership between the Washington State Department of Veteran’s Affairs, Employment Security Department, and Washington State Arts Commission (ArtsWA) and we remain united in our commitment to ‘Serving Those Who Served’.
This two-day annual conference is designed to enhance collaboration among professionals who support veterans and their families. It serves as a hub for sharing knowledge and resources, with a focus on practical solutions and impactful discussions.
Conference Highlights:
- Statewide Networking: Connecting with peers and experts in veteran services.
- Expert Insights: Gained valuable knowledge on a variety of veteran-related issues.
- Interactive Sessions: Participated in discussions on topics that are focused on veteran benefits, employment best practices, behavioral health, and veterans engaging with art.
2024 Conference Resources:
- Breakout Session Videos: STWS 2024 - YouTube
- Photos: 2024 Serving Those Who Served Conference | Flickr
- PowerPoint Slides: 7th Annual Serving Those Who Served Conference (eventsquid.com) (Select "Downloads")
- Survey: Conference Survey STWS-2024 (office.com)
- Stats:
- 375 attendees
- 139 organizations attended
- 18 organizations presented
- 20 breakout sessions
- 23 resource tables
- 3 event sponsors
To learn more about this conference and/or how you can get involved, please email vtsc@dva.wa.gov
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Partner Available Resources:
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Employment Security Department
- Employment Security Department website: esd.wa.gov
- Paid Family and Medical Leave: paidleave.wa.gov
- Find a job: worksourcewa.com
- For veterans: esd.wa.gov/jobs-and-training/veteran-services
- For employers: Hiring veterans: esd.wa.gov/about-employees/hiring-veterans
- YesVets employment campaign: ESDWAGOV - YesVets
Washington State Arts Commission ArtsWA
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- Self-Directed Art Practice grant open until October 11: arts.wa.gov/sap-grant/
- General Operating Support grant open until October 11: arts.wa.gov/wam-gos-grant/
- Video: What is the Self-Directed Art Practice grant?: youtu.be/HIo_jnMBDfg
Look Back Even Further: Access content from the previous year (2023) Serving Those Who Serve Conference:
Access breakout session slide presentations, HERE
Session breakout recordings from the 2023 Serving Those Who Served Conference