NWD Listening Sessions
No Wrong Door: Veteran and Military Support Listening Sessions.
Hosted by Technical College System of Georgia, Military Affairs
Purpose of the Events
- Share current efforts and best practices in supporting the veteran and military community.
- Identify gaps, challenges, and opportunities in services and support systems.
- Foster collaboration and build stronger regional networks.
- Develop actionable strategies to improve outcomes for veterans and military-affiliated individuals.
Stakeholders Involved
- Military Installations
- Veteran Service Organizations (VSOs)
- Military Family Support Groups
- State and Local Government Agencies
- Community Representatives
- Healthcare Providers (including VA hospitals and mental health services)
- Educational Institutions
- Employers and Workforce Development Agencies
- Nonprofits and Community-Based Organizations
- Faith-Based Organizations
- Veterans and Military-Affiliated Individuals
- Others
Why Attend?
- Demonstrate commitment to improving the lives of veterans and military families.
- Voice concerns, share successes, and influence change.
- Network with peers and potential partners.
- Collaborate and innovate with others in the field.
- Help shape actionable recommendations for policy and program improvements.
- Be part of a statewide commitment to listening and acting on community needs.
Session Locations
Individuals may attend as many sessions as they like and where ever they like. Below is the break down of the targeted areas and location of the sessions.
All sessions will run on a 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. timeframe. (Duration: 3 Hours)
- Metro Area Session:
- Chattahoochee Technical College, North Metro Campus (Building D).
September 25, 2025 (Driving Directions)
- Chattahoochee Technical College, North Metro Campus (Building D).
- South Georgia Session:
- Wiregrass Georgia Technical College, Valdosta Campus (Building 500).
September 30, 2025 (Driving Directions)
- Wiregrass Georgia Technical College, Valdosta Campus (Building 500).
- West Central Session:
- South Georgia Technical College, Americus Campus (Pope Center).
October 9, 2025(Driving Directions)
- South Georgia Technical College, Americus Campus (Pope Center).
- East Central Session:
- Savannah Technical College, Savannah Campus
October 16, 2025 (Driving Directions)
- Savannah Technical College, Savannah Campus
- North Georgia Session:
- Gwinnett Technical College, Lawrenceville Campus (Building 100/A Room 506)
October 23, 2025(Driving Directions)
- Gwinnett Technical College, Lawrenceville Campus (Building 100/A Room 506)
What to Expect
- Welcome Remarks
- Host college leadership
- Georgia Department of Veterans Services (GDVS):
- Commissioner Patricia Ross (Sep 25. Sep 30, and Oct 16)
- GDVS Representative (Oct 9, Oct 23)
- Facilitated Discussions led by Robert Keown, Executive Director Military Affairs, Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG).
- Regional Roundtables to explore key questions and share perspectives.
- Participant Acknowledgment and networking across sectors.
- Wrap-Up & Next Steps including feedback and future engagement opportunities.
- Interactive Elements:
- Highlights of successful regional programs
- Opportunities to share regional/community upcoming events and initiatives