SSC to Host Fourth Annual Military and Veteran Resource Fair

Josh Hutton

Seminole State College will host its fourth annual Military and Veteran Resource Fair on Thursday, Nov. 5, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Enoch Kelly Haney Center, located at 2701 Boren Blvd. in Seminole. The event is free and open to the public.

Seminole State College students and employees planted 5,000 American flags on campus Oct. 26 near the intersection of Highways 9 and 3.
Seminole State College students and employees planted 5,000 American flags on campus Oct. 26 near the intersection of Highways 9 and 3. The honor field, made possible by American Legion Post 204 of Seminole, pays tribute to those who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. The display coincides with the College’s fourth annual Military and Veteran Resource Fair, scheduled for Nov. 5 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Enoch Kelly Haney Center.

The fair will feature dozens of local, state and federal organizations offering resources for veterans, active-duty service members and their families. Attendees can receive assistance with health and disability claims, employment opportunities, job training, education benefits, mental health services and programs supporting veteran-owned businesses.

Representatives from both the federal Department of Veterans Affairs and the Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs will be on-site to assist with claims and benefits. Veterans will also have the opportunity to meet with representatives from the VA’s Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E) program and federal VA Education Services.

“Our goal is to make it easier for veterans and their families to access the benefits and services they’ve earned,” SSC VA School Certifying Officer Stacey Foster said. “Having representatives from so many organizations in one place gives attendees the opportunity to ask questions, get answers and connect with people who can help. Whether someone needs assistance with a VA claim, is exploring educational opportunities or is looking for employment, we want them to know there are resources available to support them.”

Paticipating Organizations

The following organizations and programs are scheduled to participate in this year’s fair:

  • American Legion Porter-Kelly Post 204
  • American Legion Auxiliary, Department of Oklahoma
  • AVACEN Medical, VA and Special Accounts Division
  • DentaQuest, Tribal Government Liaison
  • East Central University, Veterans Upward Bound
  • Federal Bureau of Prisons, Federal Correctional Institution El Reno
  • Gordon Cooper Technology Center, Oklahoma APEX Accelerator
  • Grand Canyon University, Military Division
  • Humana MarketPoint
  • Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma Inc., Tulsa Law Office
  • Military OneSource
  • Oklahoma Army National Guard, Recruiting and Retention
  • Oklahoma Army National Guard, Education
  • Oklahoma City Vet Center
  • Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs, Claims and Benefits
  • Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Services
  • Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs, OKVETWORKS/AgriVets
  • Oklahoma Employment Security Commission, Jobs for Veterans State Grant Program
  • Oklahoma National Guard, Military and Family Readiness Office
  • Oklahoma Veterans United, Supportive Services for Veteran Families
  • Seminole Nation of Oklahoma, Alcohol and Substance Abuse Program
  • Seminole State College, Recruitment
  • Seminole State College, Student Support Services
  • U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, My HealtheVet and VA Health and Benefits App
  • U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Muskogee Regional Office Education Services
  • U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Veteran Readiness and Employment
  • U.S. Navy Reserve, Prior Service Recruiting
  • University of Oklahoma, Transfer Admissions
  • University of Oklahoma, Anne and Henry Zarrow School of Social Work
  • Veterans Benefits Administration, Public Contact
  • Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1317
  • Volunteers of America Oklahoma, Veterans Employment Services
  • Wewoka Indian Health Clinic

In preparation for the event and in recognition of Veterans Day, SSC students and employees planted 5,000 American flags on campus Oct. 26 near the intersection of Highways 9 and 3. The honor field, made possible by American Legion Post 204 of Seminole, serves as a tribute to the men and women who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces.

“The 5,000 flags on our campus are a visible reminder of the sacrifices made by the men and women who have served our country,” Foster said. “The resource fair is another way we can show our appreciation by providing meaningful support to veterans and their families. We’re grateful to American Legion Post 204 for making the honor field possible and to all of the organizations that help make this event a success.”

For more information about the event, contact SSC VA School Certifying Officer Stacey Foster at 405-382-9510 or s.foster@sscok.edu.