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The Education and Employment Committee will present their recommended goals to the Commission. Commissioner Mullens-Becker reported that she and Commissioner Fischer met to discuss priorities for the Education and Employment Committee and consulted with VAC Chair Culver, VSO Brown, and Administrative Technician Frame to better understand current veteran needs. After reviewing the committee responsibilities outlined in the VAC Bylaws, they identified several initiatives, including using VAC social media to share education, employment, and financial resources such as CalVet and CALTAP. They also proposed creating a list of veteran-owned businesses in El Dorado County and offering a link for businesses to post job opportunities for veterans. Additional goals include providing information for sole-proprietor business education-such as QuickBooks training and guidance for new business owners-and promoting programs like NorCal Veterans Business Outreach, Boots to Business, and the SBA Veterans Advantage Program. Mullens-Becker obtained a list of veteran-owned sole-proprietor businesses from the Treasurer-Tax Collector’s Office. Commissioners expressed support for expanding veteran resources on VAC social media. Fischer and Mullens-Becker plan to visit local colleges to gather more information, and Fischer requested that monthly CalVet College Fee Waiver numbers be added to the Ex-Officio report. When asked about promoting county job openings, Mullens-Becker noted that the county already provides veterans with additional hiring points but that the committee is currently focused on veteran-owned businesses. Culver emphasized the importance of having structured information available for veterans, and Mullens-Becker stated the committee intends to work more closely with the Veteran Services Office. She also hopes to strengthen communication with local veteran organizations to share job opportunities.
- Committee
- Veterans Affairs Commission
- Requested by
- Veterans Affairs Commission
- Introduced
- January 28, 2026
- On agenda
- February 12, 2026