VA Council Zooms In on Vet Healthcare Training Ties
Published Date: 5/22/2025
Notice
Summary
The VA National Academic Affiliations Council will hold a public virtual meeting on June 18, 2025, to discuss updates and plans for VA’s partnerships with schools and training programs. Veterans, students, educators, and anyone interested can join, share ideas, and hear about changes that support education and training in VA. No costs or new fees are involved, just a chance to shape the future of VA learning!
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VA Public Virtual Meeting — Join and Comment
The VA National Academic Affiliations Council will hold an open virtual meeting on June 18, 2025, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. EST. The Council will take oral public comments from 2:25 p.m. to 2:55 p.m. EST; speakers are limited to five minutes and are invited to submit a 1- to 2-page summary for the record. Interested persons can call the public dial-in 872-701-0185 and enter meeting ID 744 975 227#, or send written comments to Ms. Nellie Mitchell by email or phone (608-358-9902). The notice states there are no costs or new fees to participate.
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