Leading Veterans: Practical Strategies for Supporting Mental Health at Work
Date and Time: Wednesday, April 15, 2026 | 2:00 PM -3:00 PM Eastern Time | 1:00 PM -2:00 PM Central Time
Webinar Host: Employer Assistance and Resource Network on Disability (EARN).
Description: Each year, more than 200,000 service members transition from the military to civilian employment, bringing mission-driven strengths like integrity, adaptability, and commitment to the workplace. Employers who understand the transition experience can improve retention and build stronger teams by setting clear expectations, communicating consistently, and supporting veterans’ mental health and work performance. Join EARN for a free, practical webinar that will share actionable guidance on navigating common transition challenges, strengthening management practices, and creating a veteran-ready workplace while meeting key compliance considerations.
What You Will Learn:
- Strengths and transferable skills veterans bring to civilian workplaces and ways employers can leverage them for better performance
- Common transition challenges veterans may experience and how employers can respond with clarity and consistency
- Management approaches that support mental health while maintaining clear performance expectations
- Best practices for becoming a veteran-ready workplace and improving long-term retention
Featured Speakers
- Ashley Bryant, LPC; Extension Associate, Yang-Tan Institute on Employment and Disability at Cornell University
- Amber Alpízar, Operation Enduring Freedom Service Medal Veteran; former Senior Director of HR, Cornell University; Founder and Owner, ALIGN Impact Coaching and Consulting
Real-time captioning and ASL interpretation will be provided. Please request any additional accommodations via the registration form.
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