Veterans Upward Bound - Pensacola State College

06/03/2026

06/03/2026

🌀 Hurricane season begins today, June 1, and runs through November 30.

The Greater Pensacola Chamber encourages everyone to take time now to prepare your home, family, and business. Being prepared ahead of time can make all the difference during hurricane season.

Helpful local resources:
📍 Escambia County Emergency Management: MyEscambia.com/BeReady
📍 City of Pensacola Hurricane Preparedness: CityofPensacola.com/HurricanePreparedness
📍 Florida 511 Traffic & Road Conditions: FL511.com

Stay informed, know your evacuation zone, and make sure you have a plan in place. Stay safe! 💙

06/03/2026

Did you know you can message VA staff in real time without needing to go to a VA facility? Veterans can get support for non-life-threatening health questions or concerns with the VA Health Chat app. https://mobile.va.gov/app/va-health-chathttps://mobile.va.gov/app/va-health-chat

06/03/2026

VA S.A.V.E. Training offers practical steps to recognize warning signs, ask people directly about su***de in a way that’s helpful, and connect to care: learn.psycharmor.org/courses/va-save.

06/03/2026

You don’t have to be an expert to make a difference—you just have to be willing to show up. Thursday, June 4th is your opportunity to show up.

Our virtual Be the One training from The American Legion, in partnership with Columbia University, equips you with the tools to recognize when a veteran may be struggling and how to respond with confidence, compassion, and care.

Whether you’re a Legionnaire, family member, or community supporter, this training can help you save a life.

Register today at https://ow.ly/SWVr50Z3ANZ

06/03/2026

06/03/2026

Interested in a future in tech? Join the upcoming VET TEC 2.0 Virtual Informational Webinar!

This webinar is designed for potential VET TEC 2.0 students, who want to learn more about this exciting VA education benefit that helps eligible Veterans gain high-demand tech skills.

Two sessions: June 9 & June 11
Start time: 3 p.m. ET

During the session, you’ll learn:
• What VET TEC 2.0 is
• How the program works
• Eligibility requirements
• How to get started with your application

Check the comments for the link to register!

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