Steve Kleinglass, VA Medical Center Director, addresses the audience. The Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA) Vocational Rehabilitation Office and Counseling Center held a press conference to celebrate the successes it has achieved since the program began and to express their dedication to finding veterans employment in the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Minneapolis, Minn. on Dec. 1.
Alexis Arnt sings the National Anthem. The Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA) Vocational Rehabilitation Office and Counseling Center held a press conference to celebrate the successes it has achieved since the program began and to express their dedication to finding veterans employment in the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Minneapolis, Minn. on Dec. 1.
Minneapolis, Minn. Mayor Raymond Rybak addresses the audience. “More than anything else, somebody who has put their lives on the line for our country deserves the dignity that it really bestows upon them to have good solid work,” Rybak said. “That’s what this program is really about.” The Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA) Vocational Rehabilitation Office and Counseling Center held a press conference to celebrate the successes it has achieved since the program began and to express their dedication to finding veterans employment in the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Minneapolis, Minn. on Dec. 1.
Minnesota Congressman Tim Walz addresses the audience. The Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA) Vocational Rehabilitation Office and Counseling Center held a press conference to celebrate the successes it has achieved since the program began and to express their dedication to finding veterans employment in the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Minneapolis, Minn. on Dec. 1.
Tim Pawlenty, Minnesota Governor, greets Gene Crayton, PVA National President and paralyzed veteran. The Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA) Vocational Rehabilitation Office and Counseling Center held a press conference to celebrate the successes it has achieved since the program began and to express their dedication to finding veterans employment in the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Minneapolis, Minn. on Dec. 1.
Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty addressed the audience. The Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA) Vocational Rehabilitation Office and Counseling Center held a press conference to celebrate the successes it has achieved since the program began and to express their dedication to finding veterans employment in the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Minneapolis, Minn. on Dec. 1.
Scott Sealy, Vice President of TriWest Healthcare Alliance, addresses the audience. The Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA) Vocational Rehabilitation Office and Counseling Center held a press conference to celebrate the successes it has achieved since the program began and to express their dedication to finding veterans employment in the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Minneapolis, Minn. on Dec. 1.
Brian Olson, Gulf War paralyzed veteran, tells his story to the audience. The Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA) Vocational Rehabilitation Office and Counseling Center held a press conference to celebrate the successes it has achieved since the program began and to express their dedication to finding veterans employment in the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Minneapolis, Minn. on Dec. 1.
To give back to Minnesota veterans in another way, TriWest Healthcare Alliance Vice President Scott Sealy handed a check worth $15,000 to Gov. Pawlenty. Pawlenty accepted the check on behalf of the Minnesota Military Family Foundation. The Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA) Vocational Rehabilitation Office and Counseling Center held a press conference to celebrate the successes it has achieved since the program began and to express their dedication to finding veterans employment in the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Minneapolis, Minn. on Dec. 1.