Adjudicating and Applying Veterans' Preference Course
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Ms. Mitchell dedication to her field is impeccable - she really cares and ensures she is coming across where everyone could grasp the training - sign me up for ALL her classes!

Josephine Vasquez

Lots and lots of material to reference and know for Vet Preference. Ms Gloria Mitchell was EXCELLENT! Very knowledgeable of Vet Preference material and very patient with ALL students. It was a great refresher class, so I took good notes.

Patrick Karshis

Instructor was very knowledgeable.

Naomi E.

Ms. Mitchell is an amazing instructor; I love attending her classes.

Ginessa M.

Great course.

Luis L.

I really liked the class, Joel did a great job of keeping me engaged.

Tasha Bullard

Great class!

Kimbe W.

I learned a great deal, literally my first class on Veteran Preference and it was beyond my expectations. I feel way more confident in this area of HR. Material was easy to follow and will make a great reference. The content was on point and the exercises helped in the understanding of the material. Instructor was very knowledgeable on the subject and delivered the material in a way that was easy to understand. Which made this class worthwhile and I can truly say enjoyable.

Valerie G.

This training gave me the confidence to apply veterans' preferences correctly. It was practical and clear. The content was perfect for my career field and will help me to do better in my position. Clear, practical, and immediately useful.

Ivy Winter

I enjoyed the class and would recommend to beginner HR specialist, as well as seasoned HR specialists as a refresher or to broaden their knowledge. Material was easy to follow and I enjoyed the group assignments.

Melanie C.

Everyone should take this class. Even though it is only for 1 day, the course covers not only the basic details, but even goes into parts of the subject that we don't see that often. This was an exceptional class.

Mary S.

Great class with lots of information. Joel taught it in a way that made it easy to understand.

Cassandra M.

Very thorough and nice. I appreciated how organized the instructor was.

Barbara D.

Class was great!! I have not worked with Vet Pref yet, and I was very happy to be in this class. The material was good, and the instructor also showed us where to find information in the OPM Guide. The instructor was very knowledgeable about this course and answered all of the questions presented to her. Very pleasant and kind, and that made learning and asking questions very easy.

Susan B.

The instructor was great. I feel like I learned so much.

Justice W.

The course provided great references. Ms. T was knowledgeable and informative.

Rebecca S.

Ms. Arlene is full of knowledge.

Kaitlyn F.

Ms. Arlene Thurston is a FABULOUS instructor. She is SO KNOWLEDGABLE. This class was very engaging, and I was so blown away by the way she conducted the class and her way of teaching the class. Thank you, Ms. T!

Eliosa J.

Great instructor full of lots of knowledge, love Ms. T's attitude!!

Sonja Bell

Overall, great information and a chance to talk about situations experienced in the workplace. The instructor was very engaging, knowledgeable, and offered extended real experiences for relatability.

Adrienne N.

Ms. Arlene did an amazing job!

Michael F.

My overall experience was phenomenal. The content was easy to understand and retain. I would highly recommend this course to any employee who works with Veterans’ Preference.

Naomi S.

I love! Great job, Ms. Arlene. Ms. Arlene was very professional with a great attitude and full of energy, a wonderful instructor. Please bring her back. This was very informative and great training. Thank you, Ms. Arlene.

Erlicia Sanders

This was a great class; Ms. Thurston made this training experience awesome! The student guide was user-friendly and easy to follow.

Shawna K.

This was an excellent experience. Arlene is an excellent instructor. She is the consummate professional, super knowledgeable, personable, and her energy is amazing and infectious. She is an absolute pleasure to have as an instructor.

Jeanine L.

I had a great experience with this instructor. She was incredibly thorough in explaining qualifications and ensured that every concept was clearly understood. Her ability to break down complex information into practical, easy-to-follow guidance made a huge difference in my learning. She was also very engaging, patient, and responsive to questions, which created a supportive and effective learning environment. I left the course feeling much more confident in my understanding. Overall, an excellent instructor who clearly cares about her students’ success.

Dametria H.

Great class overall. The instructor was extremely knowledgeable and informative on Veterans' Preference. Personable, easy to understand, and follow.

Tiffany M.

Enjoyed the course, and my overall experience was good. Mrs. Kay Rodgers did an excellent job explaining the materials clearly and thoroughly.

Donna J.

The instructor engagement is awesome!

Alyssa C.

Awesome class. Seriously, the best training I've had in years! Energetic and knowledgeable instructor. Made EVERYONE feel so at ease and comfortable speaking. It's the first time since 2020 that I have been in a training where all of us participated, but I think that is due to the instructor.

Lisa S.

I learned a lot for myself and from the perspective of other units, and that will help me with understanding the process for others in the future. The instructor seemed very knowledgeable and was very engaging.

Callie R.

One of the most engaging courses I've attended in a long time (and I've been in the field for 10 years)! The instructor was very effective, open-minded, accountable, passionate, and knowledgeable!

Kimberley V.

Great experience! Very informative class and the instructor was awesome!

Shelia J.

Great course, thank you very much for sharing your knowledge and experience!

Tommy Luu

10/10 experience. The course content, instructor, and time allotted were organized and great.

Gloria H.

Very good class. I learned new information within this course. The instructor was amazing.

Buffy A.

Every HRL should refresh themselves in this subject utilizing this instructor!

Celia Mendez

The instructor was charismatic and very knowledgeable about the subject matter. This added to the class experience and encouraged us to participate.

Gertrudys R.

I am glad that I was able to take this class! Ms. Kay was extremely engaging and thorough. She was willing to research and find the answer to every question. Though she knew the answer, she was willing to show us where to research. Her personality was amazing.

Venia B.

Great experience! The instructor was very easy to understand and gave clear examples!

Christine J.

The Adjudicating and Applying Veterans’ Preference training provided a clear and practical understanding of veterans’ preference laws, regulations, and hiring authorities. The course enhanced my ability to accurately adjudicate veterans’ preference eligibility and apply preference correctly throughout the hiring process. I gained a better understanding of the various preference categories, required documentation, and common scenarios encountered during recruitment and staffing actions. The instructor was both knowledgeable and engaging, making complex topics easier to understand through practical examples and interactive discussions. Their enthusiasm and expertise helped create an enjoyable learning environment that kept participants engaged throughout the training. Overall, this training will help me ensure fair, consistent, and compliant hiring decisions while supporting our commitment to providing veterans the employment preferences they have earned through their service.

Eder Gonzalez

Overall, the experience was excellent. With Kay teaching the class, it was engaging and genuinely enjoyable, making it one of the best learning experiences I have had.

Theresa H.

I had an excellent experience. The course was very worthwhile. Kay Rodgers was an excellent instructor. I thoroughly enjoyed my time with her. She combined the course material with personal experience to give real-life examples of the regulations. She is very open to questions and adjusts the course to the pace of the student very well.

Nancy M.