Los Angeles Space Force Base

Are you thinking about separating from the military? If so, you may have questions about your earned benefits and other services available to you as a veteran in the state of California.

Please join the California Transition Assistance Program (CalTAP) as well as other service providers as we discuss the benefits available to you and your family within the state of California.

This briefing is open to all service members, veterans, and their family members.

For more information about CalTAP, call 1(800) 952-5626 or email [email protected].

In partnership with CalTAP, various speakers will provide a wealth of information to help navigate your transition to civilian life.

Agenda

8:00 a.m. - Welcome/CalTAP Overview

8:30 a.m. - Local Interagency Network Coordinator (LINC)

8:40 a.m. - Military Veterans Affairs Office

9:00 a.m. - CalVet Home Loans

9:40 a.m. - Entrepreneurship

10:00 a.m. - Break

10:10 a.m. - Employment

10:35 a.m. - Work for Warriors

10:50 a.m. - Education

11:25 a.m. - Office of Student Assistance & Relief

11:35 a.m. - Question & Answer Panel

Jennifer Rudquist, Training Coordinator

CalVet, CalTAP

Jennifer Rudquist was born in Japan while her father was stationed abroad. As her father served 20 years in the United States Air Force (USAF), she had the opportunity to live in England, Holland, Belgium, Washington DC, San Diego, Riverside and Sacramento.

When Jennifer graduated high school, she decided to enlist in the USAF from 1996-2000 and served as a Security Forces Airman and Command Support Staff for the 319th Missile Squadron stationed at F.E. Warren AFB in Cheyanne, WY.

After transitioning out of active duty, she pursued her passion for teaching by utilizing her GI Bill to obtain her degree in Child Development and Education.  For the next 18 years, Jennifer used this degree to teach and own a successful preschool program. 

When it came time to make a career change, the CalTAP team was an easy choice as it gave Jennifer a similar structure as her military career. Jennifer states “Being a CalTAP Training Coordinator allows me to combine my passion for teaching and serving veterans. I feel honored to work for CalVet and to serve the present, past, and future military members and their families.”

Anthony Rodriguez, Los Angeles LINC

CalVet

Anthony Rodriguez served as a United States Marine Corps Captain, both Active and Reserve. He was stationed primarily with the 2nd Marine Division at Camp LeJeune, North Carolina. He was an Assault Amphibious & Nuclear, Biological and Chemical Defense Officer.

Upon separation from active duty, Anthony served many years as a Regional Sales Manager primarily in the industrial sales sector.

Anthony transitioned to the non-profit area working for both Goodwill Industries and JVS, in the workforce and employment development arena in Los Angeles. During this time, he was introduced to CalVet.

Anthony is passionate about assisting veterans with accessing their earned military benefits and services. His keen understanding of local, county, state, and federal resources provides veterans with a clear and simplified pathway to valuable information and resources. 

Anthony enjoys the trust, confidence, and comradery that develops as he works with service providers to assist those who have so honorably served.

Office of Student Assistance and Relief (OSAR)

Department of Consumer Affairs

Established by Senate Bill 1192, the Office of Student Assistance and Relief (OSAR) was created for the purpose of advancing and promoting the rights of students of private colleges and assisting students who suffer economic loss due to the unlawful activities or closure of a private college.

In collaboration with various State and federal agencies including the California Student Aid Commission, California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office, Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S. Department of Education and the federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, the OSAR is committed to assisting California students and addressing the needs of those students attending private colleges.

Host or Publisher California Transition Assistance Program (CalTAP)