Tag: Veterans

CCC double-times English for veterans

Veterans who have served their country return to civilian life and often want to begin a college career.

They’ve lived a little life after high school. They have common experiences from being in the military. And they, typically, have very specific goals when it comes to what they want from their education.

To that end, faculty at Coconino Community College, with input from colleagues at Northern Arizona University, created an English composition course at CCC this fall that will allow veterans, in class among other veterans, to complete the requirements of the year-long course in a single semester.

Volunteer offers services to CCC’s veterans

FLAGSTAFF — Eric Eikenberry uses his experience in higher education and the military to assist Arizona Army National Guard soldiers at Camp Navajo with employment, education and financial counseling. Eikenberry works for Citizen Soldier for Life (CSFL), a program that “prepares…

March 17 — AARP Arizona Hispanic Connection radio program to focus on ‘VA: History, Benefits, Resources’

Dear friend and partner, greetings!   The subject on Saturday’s radio program will be: “VA: History, Benefits, Resources.” Ad on Facebook:   Ad on YouTube:     Programs of all our radio shows can be accessed on Facebook, YouTube, Podcasts, and Stitcher, all under AARP…

CCC gets grant for veteran tutoring services

FLAGSTAFF — Coconino Community College veterans will be receiving additional tutoring and financial services as a result of a $10,000 grant from a nonprofit organization that serves veterans. The grant was made possible through Support Education and Employment for Vets…

May 19 — Coconino County prepares for 5th annual Veterans Stand Down

Event provides services to homeless and at-risk veterans FLAGSTAFF — Coconino County, in conjunction with area veteran’s advocate groups, will host the 5th Annual Lance Davison Memorial High Country Stand Down. The event connects homeless veterans and their families with the…

CCC District Governing Board wants to expand job programs

FLAGSTAFF — The District Governing Board of Coconino Community College has plans to expand education and job training programs that lead to better jobs for local high school graduates, workers and veterans transitioning to civilian life. District Governing Board Chairwoman Patricia…

Burgers 4 the Troops to be held at Flagstaff American Legion on May 5

FLAGSTAFF — Hola Amigos! Volunteers will be serving up hamburgers with the fixings at the Flagstaff American Legion every 1st Thursday of the month, such as this coming Thursday – CINCO DE MAYO, from 12-6 p.m.  We’re asking only for a monetary donation for your burger, there is no set…

Flagstaff honors Independence Day with annual parade

AmigosNAZ staff reports Local residents and visitors from around the state arrived early in Flagstaff to get a good vantage point for the annual 4th of July Parade held in downtown. A crowd estimated at 15,000 by some accounts lined…

Flagstaff celebrates 2014 Armed Forces Day Parade

FLAGSTAFF — Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces, Ballet Folklorico de Colores – Flagstaff, classic car owners and other supporters of active duty military and veterans  joined in supporting Armed Forces Day Parade, held Saturday, May 17, 2014 in downtown Flagstaff, AZ. The theme…