King County is hosting a special online event for veteran and military employees on Jan. 21. Employees and family members are invited to join us for one or all of the virtual presentations below. Register HERE (open only to King County employees and family members).

Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) Award Presentation

Noon – 12:15 p.m.

King County Executive Dow Constantine will accept the Pro Patria Award from the Washington State ESGR Committee. The Pro Patria Award is presented annually to one small, one large, and one public sector employer in their state. Recipients have demonstrated the greatest support to Guard and Reserve employees through their leadership and human resources policies that make it easier for employees to participate in the National Guard and Reserve. This is the highest-level award that may be bestowed by an ESGR State Committee. Presenter: Phil Sanders, Chair, Washington State ESGR Committee

Veterans Benefits, Resources and Q &A

12:15 – 1:15 p.m.

Learn about the variety of services and benefits available to Veterans, spouses, and dependents offered through the Veterans Administration (VA). Additionally, the VA will share how they are navigating COVID to best serve the community. We will also broadly discuss services related to housing stability, employment, financial stability, emergency support, well-being, legal, and burial. You will learn where to go to seek assistance through King County as well as assistance navigating other resources. This information will be relevant to all Veterans, spouses, or dependents of Veterans, regardless of when the Veteran served. Presenters: Pritz Navaratnasingam, Regional Director for Veteran Benefits Administration AND Leon Richardson, Deputy Division Director, Adult Services, King County Department of Community and Human Services

Veteran/Military Affinity Group (V-MAG) Mission Statement

1:15 – 1:30 p.m.

Learn about the work that the V-MAG is doing and how you can be involved. Presenter: Renita Borders, V-MAG Co-Chair

This “Special Online Event” is sponsored by King County’s Veteran and Military Affinity Group (V-MAG). The group’s mission is to “provide guidance, resources and mutual support to our network of veteran and military employees. We strive to make King County a more equitable workplace that attracts, retains and develops veteran and military employees so they may achieve their full potential and thrive.”

This “Special Online Event” is sponsored by King County’s Veteran and Military Affinity Group (V-MAG). The group’s mission is to “provide guidance, resources and mutual support to our network of veteran and military employees. We strive to make King County a more equitable workplace that attracts, retains and develops veteran and military employees so they may achieve their full potential and thrive.”