Michigan Veterans' Employment Services

06/10/2026

Don’t miss one of the largest drone shows in Michigan! Stop by Heritage Landing in Muskegon on June 19 and 20 (5:30-9:30 p.m.) for veteran resources and a creative arts & technology fair with live entertainment and food trucks!

For more information, go to https://ow.ly/MNjA50Z8YFh.

06/09/2026

Live in west Michigan? Don’t miss the West Michigan Veterans & Family Resource & Empowerment Gathering – an awesome in-person meetup where veterans and their families can connect, share resources and get empowered together! The event takes place on Sunday, June 14 (4-7 p.m.) at Hero’s Corner Grand Rapids.

Come hang out, learn, and support one another in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Don't miss out on this chance to be part of a great community event! Save your spot at https://ow.ly/YkBs50Z8YzI.

06/08/2026

Join Berrien County Veterans Services on Friday, June 12 for VetFest at the Berrien County Fair Grounds from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Attendees will get to enjoy:

🍔 Food & refreshments
🪖 Military Surplus
💇 FREE hair cuts
💻 Benefit check-up
🦷 Mobile dental unit
🩺 VA healthcare enrollment

Don’t wait – save your spot at https://ow.ly/ZYiU50Z8Ywt.

06/04/2026

Join Veteran First for a three-day gathering created for women who have served and their supporters. Sessions will focus on connection, resources, and celebration at the Radisson Plaza Hotel at Kalamazoo Center on June 8-10. Attendees will also hear from U.S. Army veteran, attorney, nonprofit founder and consultant Zaneta Adams.

Learn more and register at https://ow.ly/75Zs50Z6bAu.

Join us for the Women Veterans Conference, June 8–10, 2026 at the Radisson Plaza Hotel in Kalamazoo, MI. A three-day gathering with community connection and resources.

06/03/2026

Mark your calendars for the 2026 Metro Detroit Parkinson Hero Walk! This year’s event will take place on Saturday, Sept. 12 at 10 a.m. at the UWM Field in Utica.

The Michigan Parkinson Foundation's Hero Walks are community-driven fundraising events held across Michigan that bring together individuals, families, and care partners to raise awareness and critical funds for local Parkinson’s programs. Every dollar raised supports their four pillars of care: community, education, exercise, and respite.

Learn more and register at https://secure.qgiv.com/event/2026detroitwalk/.

Metro Detroit Parkinson Hero Walk - 2026

06/02/2026

Calling all Marquette-area veterans! Join fellow veterans for a free, relaxing, inclusive bike ride by joining the Marquette Veterans Summer Biking Club! This club is open to veterans and their immediate family members, and there will be opportunities to have shared meals from Marquette restaurants and mindfulness sessions.

Registration is required. Learn more at https://ow.ly/Yl4S50Z6bxO.

06/01/2026

Join the Oscar G. Johnson VAMC for a 2-day Veteran Response Team training for police officers who are veterans on June 4-5. This training focuses on mental health and veteran health in order to help them respond to veterans in crisis using a peer support model.

Learn more and register at https://ow.ly/fEfJ50Z6btC.

05/27/2026

MiTalent.org is where Michigan employers find (and hire) talent! Search thousands of active jobs, post your resume and check out the free career-seeker resources! Plus, veterans get early access to all jobs posted! Visit MiTalent.org today to get started.

05/26/2026

Learn valuable trade skills and grow your career in Michigan while building the U.S. Navy’s next-generation submarines. Get started at BuildSubmarines.com/Michigan.

05/22/2026

U.S. Marine Corps veteran Julio needed to find a new career due to changes in his circumstances, so he stopped by the Michigan Works! Southeast Lenawee Service Center for support.

Once Julio identified himself as a veteran, Michigan Works! Southeast staff connected him with Veterans’ Employment Services (VES), where he got the personalized support all veterans receive.

Together with his Veterans’ Career Advisor, Julio worked to update his resume, prepare for his job search and conduct interview prep to set him up for success.

Within a few short weeks, Julio interviewed for and was offered a position with Rima Manufacturing, a local veteran-friendly employer.

Read Julio’s story at https://ow.ly/eRYi50Z2qeH.