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This week, we'll join the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development to explore Veteran employment and the upcoming career fair. We'll also hear from the National Director of Paralyzed Veterans of America and get an update from the Minneapolis VA Health Care System. Guests include: Raymond Douha – Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic […] The post Veteran Employment and Paralyzed Veterans of America appeared first on Minnesota Military Radio.
Jeffrey Mosher welcomes back Susan Corbin, Director, LEO, Michigan's Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity, Lansing, MI. 1. Can you give us an overview of the Veteran Employment Services program? What does it aim to accomplish for Michigan's veterans? 2. What specific types of support and resources does the Veteran Employment Services program offer to veterans looking to enter or re-enter the workforce?" 3. In what ways does the program support broader workforce development goals in Michigan? How does it help veterans develop skills that are in high demand? 4. Who is eligible for this program, and what's the best way for veterans in Michigan communities to access these services? » Visit MBN website: www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/ » Watch MBN's YouTube: www.youtube.com/@MichiganbusinessnetworkMBN » Like MBN: www.facebook.com/mibiznetwork » Follow MBN: twitter.com/MIBizNetwork/ » MBN Instagram: www.instagram.com/mibiznetwork/
In this episode, Joe De Sena is talking with Rob and Alex, the authors of Warrior to Civilian, on the challenges veterans face after service. They discuss a hidden veteran suicide crisis and why so many veterans struggle, how we can help them thrive, and the real steps for a successful transition. Rob and Alex reveal the often-overlooked difficulties of reintegration, the importance of mentorship, and the complex system of VA benefits. They also offer practical advice designed to equip veterans, families, and civilians alike with tools to support and empower our nation's heroes. Whether you're a veteran or simply want to help, this episode offers eye-opening insights and actionable solutions to help our veterans transition successfully into civilian life. Highlights: 00:47 Transitioning from military to civilian life 02:31 Preparing for civilian integration and finding a purpose 03:59 Recognizing the need for early preparation for veterans 05:19 Veteran suicides and the urgency of support systems 09:38 Mentorship and non-profits with veteran initiative 11:19 How civilians can support veterans' reintegration 13:39 Ideas for creating veteran events at Spartan races 19:09 The book Warrior to Civilian and its target audience 21:28 Nothing worthwhile is easy 23:21 Message of resilience and hope for veterans --- Get the Book Now! | Warrior to Civilian: https://www.amazon.com/Warrior-Civilian-Field-Manual-Journey/dp/1538769964
This week's episode of the Security Clearance Careers Podcast highlights some of our top read news stories: National Security Agency (NSA) hiring, getting a job at Booz Allen Hamilton, side hustles that won't impact your clearance, and extracirriculars that will. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The gang is back together - and things get a little hairy before our guest arrives. THE INTERVIEW In his role as PACT Act Transitional Executive Director for the Department of Veterans Affairs, Army veteran Steven Miska serves as the senior advisor to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs – providing oversight on the development, adoption and implementation of the PACT Act. Miska talks about his military experience, the journey that led him to his role at VA, his work in the veteran non-profit space and his involvement with resettlment of interpreters from conflict zones. SCUTTLEBUTT New documentary by Army veteran highlights the struggles faced by homeless veterans in Los Angeles. Years into civilian jobs, vets struggle with networking, resume skills Navy SEAL astronaut doctor Jonny Kim will blast off into space next year Special Guest: Steven Miska.
YouTube Description:In this episode, we have the honor of speaking with the Honorable James D. Rodriguez, Assistant Secretary for the U.S. Department of Labor's Veterans Employment and Training Service (VETS). With an impressive career spanning over 30 years in government and the corporate sector, including 21 years in the United States Marine Corps, Mr. Rodriguez is a passionate advocate for veterans' employment and training.We delve into the various programs offered by VETS, including the Homeless Veterans Reintegration Program, the Transition Assistance Program (TAP), and many more, all designed to support veterans, military spouses, and their families. Mr. Rodriguez shares powerful success stories, offers advice to veterans returning to civilian life, and discusses the importance of hiring veterans in the corporate world. If you or someone you know is a veteran looking for resources or a business leader interested in hiring veterans, this episode is a must-watch. Timestamps: Introduction of Honorable James D. Rodriguez Overview of James D. Rodriguez's Career and Contributions VETS Programs Overview: Supporting Veterans Across the U.S.Transition Assistance Program (TAP) and Off-Base Transition Training The Impact of Homeless Veterans Reintegration Program Partnership with Employers and the Hire Vets Medallion Program Why Hiring Veterans Is a Good Business Decision Encouraging Younger Veterans and Transitioning Service Members Success Stories of Veterans Overcoming Challenges Final Thoughts and Encouragement for Veterans and EmployersKeywords: Veterans Employment, VETS Program, James D. Rodriguez, U.S. Department of Labor, Homeless Veterans Reintegration, Transition Assistance Program, Hire Vets, Veteran Success Stories, Military Transition, Veteran Resources.
https://www.scottishveteranscommissioner.org Jess Sands hosts a podcast on business and military life, aiming to inspire military spouses to become entrepreneurs. In this episode, she interviews Susie, the Scottish Veterans Commissioner, who emphasises support for women veterans and bereaved families. The discussion highlights the gap between policymakers and the military community, stressing the importance of speaking up and providing feedback for improving support. Scotland demonstrates political will towards the armed forces, with Jess and Susie hopeful for positive changes and continued support. The InDependent Spouse podcast was created to give a voice to those who are most often hidden in the shadows of their brave, serving military partner and who are achieving amazing things. Since 2018, Jess Sands has been sharing these stories, alongside building the Milspo® Community – a network of over 1,400 military spouses, partners and other halves who are building epic businesses that THRIVE, not just survive in a modern military world. - If you're looking for further inspiration why not join our community and connect with others – https://www.facebook.com/groups/MILSPO - Read Jess' latest Book – Building Business Beyond the Magnolia Box: Inspiration for entrepreneurs living in a modern military world – https://amzn.eu/d/3ASq6VT - Get your FREE business start-up guide HERE - https://milspo.co.uk/start-your-dream-business-free-download/ - If you dream of starting your own business, but don't know how to get beyond the idea stage, then apply to join Milspo's ‘Launch Accelerator' business start-up course. Thanks to incredible support from the Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust, this course is FREE and will coach you through starting and building a robust business that's designed to survive multiple house moves and all that armed forces life throws at you. The first course begins in the Autumn of 2024 and we'd love you to join us: www.milspo.co.uk/course. - Or, join our Milspo Membership, the Inner Circle. The best business incubator to help build your business or side hustle - https://milspo.co.uk/milspo-inner-circle-waiting-list/ Milspo®, The InDependent Spouse®, findamilspo and The Milspo Inner Circle are all part of the Milspo Network CIC - a volunteer organisation and social enterprise built by the serving spouses, partners and other halves of ALL UK military personnel to support the community's entrepreneurial endeavours. We get it because we live it every day, and we want everyone to find inspiration, support and a community that helps make military life a little bit better - a rising tide lifts all boats. Founded in 2018, the Milspo Network CIC has been built on the goodwill of its members and the support of its volunteers. After a series of failed funding bids and a struggle to change the narrative of why this community needs that extra bit of support, we are now looking for sponsorship or financial help so that Milspo can continue to provide into 2024. Please do spread the word or connect us with those who would like to make a difference and directly support the military family, a community at the heart of the UK Armed Forces and all it does.
Meet Retired LtCol Kathy Lowrey GallowitzRetired LtCol Kathy Lowrey Gallowitz is an award-winning businesswoman with first-hand experience hiring Veterans who coaches employers how to boost productivity and reduce turnover by hiring and retaining Veterans. She helps companies become “Veteran-Ready” through the creation of a Veteran Talent Strategy. Her “Veteran Talent Academy” equips employers to find, hire and leverage Veterans' skillsets. She is the Founder & CEO of Vanguard Veteran, LLC, author of “Beyond ‘Thank You For your Service,' The Veteran Champion Handbook” for Civilians and has Masters degrees in Nursing and Political Science. She grew up as a Navy ‘brat,' served nearly 30 years as an Air Force Officer and is married to an Army combat Veteran. Kathy also equips volunteer faith community leaders to build Military Ministries to cultivate mutual support, a sense of belonging and spiritual resiliency for military-connected peopleWhy are veterans particularly well suited to work in manufacturing? Well, Kris, you're probably can answer this just as well since you've spent your entire career there. Still, I think top of the list is quality assurance, quality control, safety mindset, and operational discipline. Those are the attributes that align most beautifully within the manufacturing setting But then beyond that is our love for small unit integrity. And with that integrity comes teamwork, leadership, and camaraderie. In the military, we're broken up into small groups and into bigger groups. And it facilitates problem solving, critical thinking, chain of command. And all that stuff mirrors the manufacturing industry, because everybody's got to know their job. You got to do your job right the first time to create that product to meet mission. Then there are other attributes I've heard employers describe military people's anchors. They're anchors because we're used to managing stressful conditions, high ops tempo, and potential conflict. And so we're pretty good problem solvers, critical thinkers, and calm under pressure, so that anchoring has it's ripples throughout the organization and really makes a difference. The other key attributes that I should have introduced way up front are technical skills and aptitudes. Now we may not have the exact training on the exact piece of equipment, but one thing we do do is train, train, train, and train some more. And more often than not, it's technical. Now that wasn't my career. I was in nursing and public affairs and I'm not very technical, but most military people who are interested in manufacturing probably have some sort of technical aptitude that they can bring.And so hiring for character and hiring for aptitude and training is in a manufacturer's best interest because you will get a return on investment by hiring that veteran that may have a different resume than you want. Take a chance, train them. You won't be disappointed.Where do manufacturing employers find veterans?That's one of the biggest complaints employers typically have because they feel confused and lost about how to connect with veteran talent. That's one of the things I do best. First of all, American job centers are all over the country and they give priority to military candidates. So that's a good place to go look.And, as I understand it, most of those job seekers are unemployed. There are also local and national nonprofits that connect employers to veterans and or vice versa, and or prepare veteran job seekers. One of those is Hiring Our Heroes. One of those is 50 Strong. But you can go look in your local community and look at how you can find veteran talent. They are around certainly there is varying quality, but you could go talk to your Department of Veteran Services (VA). They should have some general understanding of where to find those kinds of services. Of course, if you have a
What if you could transform your workplace into an environment infused with robust culture and satisfaction? Join us as we sit down with the phenomenal Aleha Ingle, a savvy business owner with a wealth of knowledge derived from her 21-year tenure in the Air Force. Aleha's insights into nurturing a constructive work culture are incredibly valuable. She unveils how culture not only influences employee morale but also has a significant impact on customer experience.We navigate the intricate landscape of difficult conversations and their potential to induce change. As Aleha guides us through the importance of empathetic leadership, you'll discover the pivotal role a manager's response can play in crafting the work environment. We dissect the potency of words and emotions, highlighting how unchecked negativity can spawn an unhealthy cycle in your workspace. Buckle up as we dive into the essence of self-awareness and how our mannerisms can shape the perceptions of those around us.As we further navigate the insightful conversation with Aleha, we underscore the importance of feedback and support in bolstering employee wellbeing. She generously shares practical tips on fostering an inclusive, respectful environment where employees feel valued and encouraged to grow. We discuss the crucial role of allies and mentors in the workplace and how to identify signs indicating it's time to move on if feedback is unheeded. Tune in to discover the profound impact a supportive workplace culture can have on your team's happiness and your organization's success.P.S. If you enjoyed this podcast, I'd love to ask you to follow and leave a quick review. It only takes 30 seconds, but it makes a huge difference to my show. Click here to open Beyond the Military in Apple Podcasts to leave your review. Join us in the Facebook Life + Career Coaching Community at bit.ly/beyondthemilitarygrp More about coaching resources from me: Website | LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | Contact Me | Schedule Consult
#EnvisionRISE Podcast | Ahmad Burse, Corporate Coach for Veterans at Burst Creative Consulting and retired veteran, shares insights into the challenges veterans face during their transition to civilian life and offers valuable advice for both veterans and employers. The discussion covers topics such as translating military experience into civilian resumes, acclimating to a new work culture, and the importance of coaching, mentoring, and sponsorship for veterans in the workplace.Watch this episode on YouTube.#Leadership #VeteranEmployment #Coaching #Mentoring #WorkplaceCulture #Leadership #EnvisionRISELearn more about Ahmad: burseconsulting.comVisit Envision RISE to learn how our evolutionary platform helps companies create a powerful integration and understanding of the relationship between the organization and the workforce. Envision RISE empowers your people to drive change and innovation through the methods of Organizational Change Management (OCM), Human Resource Management (HRM), and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I).Envision a Better FutureFollow us on social: LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter, FacebookContact us for info on RISE or interest in being a podcast guest: info@envisionrise.comAll podcasts produced by Elevate Media Group.
Hiring Veterans and their spouses is one of the workforce priorities at Iowa Workforce Development. Iowa now has a job portal that makes it easier for this talent pool to connect with Veteran-ready employers across the state! Jamie Norton, Director of Veteran Workforce Services, talks about the new IowaWORKS for Veterans portal and how it connects Veterans and their spouses to great employment opportunities in Iowa.
Joe Brooks, Executive Director of the Veterans Multi-Service Center, and Beasley Media Group's John DeBella, legendary Morning Host at WMGK, discussed their work on behalf of the VMC, a non-profit organization that supports veterans who are suffering from their service. The VMC offers emergency relief for Vets facing homelessness, mental health and addiction issues, aging vets needing healthcare or burial funds, and vets who have fallen out of the system who need to reconnect with their benefits. The VMC helps more than 6,500 Veterans and families annually through offices throughout the tri-state area. Their services include Veteran Employment programs, Veteran Housing Assistance with temporary and long-term shelter, Women Veterans Programs with housing and woman-to-woman counseling, and Veterans Benefit / Entitlement Assistance to help them navigate the bureaucracy. They connect vets with medical and mental care and addiction help. The Veterans Multi-Service Center was founded in 1980 by local Vietnam Veterans. Knowing John was a supporter, they approached him a few years later to help raise funds and the annual John DeBella Veteran radiothon was born, raising hundreds of thousands of dollars through his all-day broadcast and online auctions. VMCenter.org
This week's Soldier For Life Podcast features a discussion with FourBlock, a nonprofit organization that helps veterans and military spouses build meaningful professional relationships and prepare for future employment via its in-person and online career readiness programs.
Welcome to RV Hour, the podcast hosted by Larry McNamara, the CEO of Giant Recreation World. In this special episode, we are joined by George and Jennifer Taylor from NVHS - National Veterans Homeless Support. Together, they shed light on the critical issue of veteran homelessness and discuss the inspiring work being done by NVHS to provide support, housing, and resources to homeless veterans. Larry and his guests delve into the challenges faced by veterans, share stories of resilience, and explore ways in which the RV community can contribute to making a positive impact. Join us for an enlightening conversation that highlights the importance of supporting our veterans and finding innovative solutions to address homelessness. It's an episode you won't want to miss on RV Hour.
Veteran One uses technology to identify and match veterans' unique experiences, skill sets, and interests with companies and jobs that are the right fit for them. Learn more as SFL Director COL David Grant talks with Tyler Warren, Berno Lans, and George Pegues from Veteran One about how Veteran One can help you find a job that matches your personality and your passion.
Interested in a career with the United States Secret Service? On this week's Soldier For Life Podcast episode, we talk with Uniformed Division Officer Lieutenant Tameka Owens, Special Agent Avery Herbison, and Supervisor for the Secret Service Outreach Branch Lieutenant Jeffery Walker about what it's like to work for the Secret Service and what YOU need to do as a transitioning service member, veteran, or a member of the Army Reserve or the National Guard to find your next career with the Secret Service.
Finding the right job after leaving the military can be tricky business. But fortunately, there are many organizations out there who can help. And this week's #SoldierForLifePodcast features one such place! Listen as LTC Ismael Ortizrivera talks with Ms. Stacy Bayton, the Senior Executive Vice President of VetJobs, about the individualized employment services (including no-cost one-on-one job placement support, career exploration, and employment training) that VetJobs provides for transitioning service members and veterans.
On today's episode, we are joined by Juan Salas, Director of Operations and Accounting with the Technical Assistance Partnership of Arizona, or TAPAZ as we refer to it in-house. TAPAZ is a fiscal sponsorship organization that provides back office technical assistance to nonprofits across the state but he will tell us more about that. Also on today's podcast is Nicola Winkel, Project Director with the Arizona Coalition for Military Families. They are the largest sponsored project of TAPAZ, and are doing some really great work across Arizona to improve the lives of military members and their families. We hope you enjoy learning more. Resources: Technical Assistance Partnership of Arizona www.tapaz.org Arizona Coalition for Military Families www.arizonacoalition.org BeConnected www.connecveterans.org BeConnected Career Navigation www.arizonacoalition.org/careernavigation/ Overview of Arizona Roadmap to Veteran Employment https://youtu.be/yF2Uv7EGik0 Military/Veteran Resource Navigation Training www.arizonacoalition.org/navigator/ 13th Annual Statewide Symposium, April 19 -20, 2023 (Scholarships available) www.arizonacoalition.org/symposium/ Connect to help and support at 1-866-4AZ-VETS (429-8387)
Part 1 of a 3 Series with Paul Dillion, a Certified Management Consultant with more than 47 years of experience in the professional services industry and a U.S. Army Reserve Veteran who served in Vietnam as a 1st Lieutenant and was awarded 2 Bronze Star Medals. Paul is also an Adjunct Instructor at the Sanford School of Public Policy at Duke University, where he created and teaches a highly unique graduate level course entitled, “PubPol 590.04—Public Policy and Veterans”. Today Paul talks with Tyler about Veteran Employment and Retention Strategies. Paul stresses the importance as a Veteran, when searching for a job expressing that they have served and articulate their skills which are valuable resources in the private sector. http://www.dillonconsult.comLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/dillonconsultTwitter: @pauldvetMore about Paul DillonPaul created and co-taught the first course in the history of the University of Chicago on veterans' issues at the Harris School of Public Policy in 2012-2013.His articles and quotes on veterans' issues have appeared in The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, HuffPost, Chicago Tribune, Crain's Chicago Business, US News & World Report, Investor's Business Daily, the Times of Israel, Kiplinger Today, U.S. News & World Report, Arianna Huffington's ThriveGlobal, We Are The Mighty, and USAA Magazine. He is a sought after commentator on national veteran matters on numerous radio programs, podcasts, and TV programs, including CBS Radio's “Eye on Veterans” program, Bloomberg Business Radio, Westwood One Radio Network, Spectrum1 TV News, WRAL-TV, WUNC-TV in Raleigh, NC and WBKB-TV ABC 11 in Michigan.Veteran Employment—Including veterans as an underrepresented group in today's workforce, and why veterans make great members of boards of diSupport the showThank you to BetterHelp for sponsoring today's episode! Coming Home Well listeners can get 10% off by visiting betterhelp.com/cominghomewellFinancial Aid is availableVisit our webpage at cominghomewell.comGet the ammo you need to seize your day at Soldier Girl Coffee with an automatic 10% off at checkout!Follow us on our socialsYouTube @cominghomewellmilitaryInstagram @cominghomewellorganizationFacebook at Coming Home WellLinkedIn at Coming Home WellTwitter @ComingHomeWellThank you for listening! Be sure to SHARE, LIKE and leave us a REVIEW!
We veterans can become reactive to the market narrative that we are victims, broken, or even charity cases. AND we both know that if you listen to the show you are looking to use your military experience and benefits as stepping stones to achieving more in your life post-military. Rob Arndt, enlisted Marine Corps veteran and CEO and founder of BufferSprings shares a battle-tested framework to equip you to be proactive in landing the ideal career you love! More about Rob Arndt: BufferSprings Founder and CEO, Rob Arndt is a 14-year Veteran of the United States Marine Corps, with 8 of those years focused on armed forces Recruitment & Retention. Since transitioning from military service, Rob has spent the past decade consulting with some of the smartest organizations in the world. Ranging from innovative start-ups to Fortune 500 companies, federal contractors, government agencies, and educational institutions to build effective military veteran and diversity recruitment and compliance initiatives. Rob and the BufferSprings team leverage a vast array of insider connections, cutting-edge HR technology, and expansive online communities to build talent acquisition solutions that provide immediate and ongoing results for smart companies. Connect and learn more about BufferSprings and Rob below: Rob's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robarndt1/ BufferSprings: https://www.buffersprings.com/
IN THE NEWS Jeff and Ashley analyze an angry critic's 1/2-star review of "Top Gun: Maverick" THIS WEEK'S GUEST Syracuse University Vice Chancellor for Strategic Initiatives and Innovation, Dr. Mike Haynie, joins the podcast. Dr. Haynie discusses the University's veteran-connected programs and resources for service members transitioning out of the military, and the evolution of the Syracuse University Institute for Veterans & Military Families, or IVMF, the nation's first interdisciplinary institute created to inform and advance the policy, economic, and wellness concerns of the America's veterans and families. RAPID FIRE U.S. House proposes 2.4% "inflation bonus" for DoD employees and U.S. Service Members Kremlin spokesman says U.S. military veterans fighting in Ukraine won't get wartime protections set by Geneva Convention Special Guest: Dr. Mike Haynie.
In episode 46, Coffey and Bob Cartwright have a freewheeling hour-long conversation about compensation strategies in a time of inflation; geographic cost of living differentials; the trap of adjusting wages to match inflation; the importance of culture in retaining employees; and Americana bluegrass music.Good Morning, HR is brought to you by Imperative—premium background checks with fast and friendly service. For more information about our commitment to quality and excellent customer service, visit us at https://imperativeinfo.com. If you are an HRCI or SHRM-certified professional, this episode of Good Morning, HR has been pre-approved for one hour of recertification credit. To obtain the recertification information for this episode, visit https://goodmorninghr.com. About our Guest:Bob Cartwright, SPHR / SHRM-SCP, is founder, president, and chief executive officer of IntelligentCompensation, LLC, a compensation and business management consulting firm located in the greaterAustin, Texas area. Since 1996, Mr. Cartwright has managed assignments for a wide variety of Non-Profit and For-Profit clients including those in high technology, manufacturing, services, information technology, health care, retail, construction / facility management, telecommunications, legal, energy, media, publishing, non-profits, public entities, municipalities, financial services, oil and gas, real estate, and aerospace/defense. He has 30+ years of diversified experience in total compensation, human resources and business management strategies and design.Mr. Cartwright's professional affiliations include: Advisor to the State Director / Director BusinessDevelopment – Texas SHRM State Council; Past Board Chair, Texas Association of Business; SHRMNational volunteer - Past Member of the Total Rewards, Compensation, & Benefits National ExpertisePanel and National Volunteer Leader on Veteran Employment; Past Founder and - Committee Chair –Texas Compensation Alliance Group, member of World-At-Work, Austin Human Resources ManagementAssociation (Past Committee Co-chair for the Austin Area Pay and Benefits Survey), Williamson CountyHuman Resource Management Association (Charter Member & Past President), and the Central TexasCompensation and Benefits Association. Mr. Cartwright is also a sought-after speaker and is often quoted as a business/compensation expert in newspapers and print media around the country. Mr. Cartwright also served as a preferred provider – compensation expert - for the Credit Union Executive Society located in Madison, Wisconsin.Bob Cartwright can be reached at www.intelligentcomp.net or www.linkedin.com/in/bobcartwright.Learn more about Bob's side music project, MoPac Traffic Jam at https://www.reverbnation.com/mopactrafficjams.About Mike Coffey:Mike Coffey is an entrepreneur, human resources professional, licensed private investigator, and HR consultant.In 1999, he founded Imperative, a background investigations firm helping risk-averse companies make well-informed decisions about the people they involve in their business.Today, Imperative serves hundreds of businesses across the US and, through its PFC Caregiver & Household Screening brand, many more private estates, family offices, and personal service agencies.Mike has been recognized as an Entrepreneur of Excellence and has twice been named HR Professional of the Year. Additionally, Imperative is included in the prestigious Best Places to Work in Texas list and has been named the Texas Association of Business' small business of the year.Mike is a member of the Fort Worth chapter of the Entrepreneurs' Organization and volunteers with the SHRM Texas State Council.Mike maintains his certification as a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) through the HR Certification Institute. He is also a SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP).Mike lives in Fort Worth with his very patient wife. He practices yoga and maintains a keto diet, about both of which he will gladly tell you way more than you want to know.Learning Objectives: Understand the current inflationary economic environment's impact of compensation. Understand the importance of evaluating culture as tool to attract and retain employees beyond compensation and benefits. Evaluate compensation plans that consider geographic cost of living differentials.
Many large corporations have teams assigned to help veterans apply for employment, and also to help veterans succeed after being hired. Retired Marine Colonel Beau Higgins is a Senior Manager on Amazon's Military Affairs team. Beau is responsible for elevating the strategic impact of the considerable investment Amazon has made in the US Military veteran community. The Military Affairs team is responsible for creating scalable veteran programs, developing policies and strategic planning for military recruiting and outreach efforts, and focusing on hiring, developing and retaining the best and the brightest military talent available for positions within Amazon. Listen now to hear about what Amazon is doing to employ veterans and sage advice for those looking for a new position. The webinars Beau discusses in this episode can be found here: https://amazonmilitarywebinarseries.splashthat.com/
Nathan Ainspan and Kristin Saboe compiled and edited a book to help HR directors and business owners understand the case for hiring veterans, Guard and Reserve members and military spouses. A variety of experts wrote chapters in a book that is full of good information, statistics and data. The authors tackle myths and stereotypes in the military veteran hiring space. Ainspan and Saboe go indepth on the challenges and rewards of hiring veterans with host Jim Fausone.
Wes Wood, Executive Director at INvets, left the military in 2015, and upon leaving he realized there was a serious issue that needed to be fixed. He started his own nonprofit partnership in the state of Indiana, where he works to help struggling veterans find work. He joins fellow disruptor and host Karla Jo Helms, to discuss the struggles veterans face trying to transition from the military to civilian life and work. Takeaways: Most people have a perception that there are plenty of valuable opportunities out there, but for veterans it can be a struggle. There are many issues for people who are coming from the military to civilian life and trying to find a job right away. It can be an adjustment process. Some of the issues veterans face are where do they move to after the military, do they go back home, do they search on job boards for local jobs, etc? Every year, between 200,000 and 300,000 veterans make the switch from military life to civilian life and get a civilian job. Most of the people leaving the military don't have much experience in the civilian sector and are often unsure of where to go from there. The transition assistance program is a congressionally mandated program that everyone has to go through when they leave the military. It teaches you basic skills like how to write a resume. In the midwest, the economic growth has outpaced the population growth, so a good solution to finding employees is hiring former veterans. Quote of the show: 23:56 “One of the key things that's plagued the veteran ecosystem for years is collaboration. So there are a lot of nonprofits, the nonprofit world is very competitive. Everyone's going after a certain amount of dollars that are given out by veteran focused foundations, endowments, entities. A lot of times what you see is organizations trying to elbow each other out, not collaborating. I want to count that as my win…” Links: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/weswood11b/ Company Website: https://www.invets.org/ Ways to Tune In: Amazon Music - https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/eccda84d-4d5b-4c52-ba54-7fd8af3cbe87/disruption-interruption Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/disruption-interruption/id1581985755 Google Play - https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cub21ueWNvbnRlbnQuY29tL2QvcGxheWxpc3QvODE5NjRmY2EtYTQ5OC00NTAyLThjZjktYWI3YzAwMmRiZTM2LzNiZTZiNzJhLWEzODItNDhhNS04MDc5LWFmYTAwMTI2M2FiNi9kZDYzMGE4Mi04ZGI4LTQyMGUtOGNmYi1hZmEwMDEyNjNhZDkvcG9kY2FzdC5yc3M= Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6yGSwcSp8J354awJkCmJlD Stitcher - https://www.stitcher.com/show/disruption-interruption YouTube - https://youtu.be/ZobtHnshI2k See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Interactive Government Holdings announced its continued support of the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Program in Ohio. Its Ohio team assists military service members so that they can be successful in their personal and military careers.
In Episode 42, Doc goes off - hear the discussion around customer service and how this has sufferer through COVID and hear Doc's personal experience with the worst service imaginable. In the Grind this Episode Doc reviews Black Ops Blend from First Up Coffee Company. Finally, in segment two Doc discusses the national employee shortage and how Veterans can once again help our country through a crisis!Bullets 2 Beans Home First Up CoffeeThe 98 FundMaverick TacticalRemedy Alpine
Dr. Ryan Attar talks about finding the right employment, education, and path forward for his life after leaving the military.
How can civilian employers improve the way that they locate, hire, and retain military veterans and military spouses? Join Rebecca Ray as she discusses this and more with Nathan Ainspan, Senior Research Psychologist with the Military-Civilian Transition Office at the Department of Defense and Kristin Saboe, Global Senior Manager for Organizational Research and Employee Listening at Boeing. Their new book, Military Veteran Employment: A Guide for the Data-Driven Leader draws on principles and research from industrial/organizational psychology and best practices from human resources management. The discussion touches on the current state of veteran employment in the US and why it’s such an important issue, what separates their research from what’s been presented before, the benefits of veteran employment and the common misconceptions that civilians have about veteran employment. Order Military Veteran Employment: A Guide for the Data-Driven Leader here. Other related content from The Conference Board: Supporting Veteran-owned Businesses, Employees, and Communities – Are Corporations Doing Enough to Help? (Podcast, November 2020) Corporate Citizenship Watch: Supporting Military Caregivers During COVID-19 and Beyond (Webcast, July 2020)
So many Americans have struggled with employment during the COVID-19 pandemic and veterans have definitely been impacted heavily. In Episode 13 of the DAV Podcast we discuss a new entrepreneurship program available for veterans and their families and learn about DAV’s virtual job fairs and more.
Sam Whitehurst welcomes Mr. John Lowry to today’s episode. Mr. Lowry is the Assistant Secretary of Labor for Veteran Employment and Training. He is a Marine Corps veteran and has served more than 15 years on active duty and an additional 10 years in the Marine Corps Reserve. He has worked extensively and successfully in the private sector. Mr. Lowry brings a very unique perspective to the conversation about military service transitioning into the civilian workforce after being on both sides of this relevant matter. Key Takeaways: [2:35] Sam shares the purpose and mission of the Dixon Center. [3:45] Mr. John Lowry shares how his years of active service in the military has shaped the work he does today supporting veterans and their families. [6:50] Mr. Lowry talks about the biggest challenges that veterans face to enter the workforce. [10:10] The earlier a serving member starts thinking about transition the better. [10:57] Why should employers hire veterans? [13:31] Veterans do better in the civilian workforce. [16:00] Veterans are not physically or mentally broken, that is not the dominant story. [17:46] What role DOL plays in helping connect employers to veterans. [20:45] How DOL helps veterans match their skill careers. [25:33] Mr. Lowry talks about the problem of underemployment. [29:22] Mr. Lowry shares statistics and information about training programs. [33:10] How has the pandemic affected the work at DOL? [35:07] Employers want to hold on to their veterans, especially through challenging times. [36:46] Mr. Lowry talks about the most recent projects DOL has launched. [44:22] Sam emphasizes the importance of apprenticeship and credentialing. Mentioned in this episode: Dixon Center: Reaching America At Dixon Center for Military and Veterans Services, we believe our veterans and military families can succeed where they live. Dixon Center is named after Staff Sergeant Donnie Dixon, who was killed in action on September 29, 2007, in Iraq. Staff Sergeant Dixon was a father, husband, and Soldier who always placed the mission first and the safety of his fellow Soldiers above his own. Dixon Center for Military and Veterans Services stands as a testament to his example and leadership. Dixon Center on Facebook Dixon Center on Twitter Dixon Center on Instagram DOL VETS Regional Veterans Employment Coordination Comprehensive Employers Guide to Hire Veterans Transition Assistance Program Credentialing Opportunities Online Apprenticeship.gov DoD Skill Bridge Program Transition Employment System for Military Spouses Hire Vets Medallion Program Tweetables and quotes: “Every year 200,000 service members transition into the civilian workforce.” “A poor transition causes long-lasting effects.” “DOL VETS’ vision is for all veterans to reach their full potential in their workplace.” “American veterans are one of the most capable and resilient workforces we have in the country.” “If you want smart and adaptable people, hiring veterans is the right thing to do. It is a good business decision and you will be rewarded for it.”
From the “leadership lab” of the military to becoming the first Iraq veteran elected to Congress. Co-authoring the Post 9/11 G.I. Bill and championing the repeal of Don't Ask, Don't Tell. Applying tourniquets after the Amtrak derailment and the blowback that can come from bipartisanship.Patrick Murphy, 32nd Undersecretary of the Army, discusses why he's passionate about veterans issues and why - for him - it's about Judgment Day and not Election Day.CONNECT with The Resilient Life Podcast:Instagram SUBSCRIBE Get the latest video podcast on YouTubeGet the latest audio podcastCONNECT Ryan Manion on Social Media:Facebook - Twitter - Instagram - LinkedIn LEARN about Travis Manion FoundationMEET Patrick MurphyPatrick Murphy WebsitePatrick Murphy TwitterPatrick Murphy Instagram
Justin Constantine, a Marine combat veteran and author of From We Will to At Will: A Handbook for Veteran Hiring, Transitioning, and Thriving in the Workplace (SHRM, 2018), joins host Tony Lee to discuss why HR professionals often don't consider veterans when hiring, why that trend is reversing and how to retain veterans once they're hired.Mentioned on the podcast: JobPathPlease subscribe to All Things Work on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn or wherever you listen to podcasts. Check out SHRM.org/podcasts to listen on your desktop. And be sure to rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts or on your podcatcher of choice.Keep up with SHRM by visiting the website, liking our Facebook page, checking us out on LinkedIn, and following us on Twitter and Instagram.
Sean Kelley is a passionate and inspirational leader, startup advisor, and board member who uses an inclusive mindset and direct approach to effect global change. This week, Sean joins hosts Lindsey Pollak and Mike Abrams to reflect on leadership and culture in corporate America and what it means to be a people-first, systemic builder of culture. Sean discusses what he learned about leadership from corporate America when he first transitioned out of the military to the civilian workforce, what corporate America taught him about leading in a diverse environment, and what he learned from working in founder-led cultures for some of America's top corporate leaders. He also describes how his military training informed his leadership style in the corporate world and shares actionable advice for veterans in career transition right now. Over his 30-year career, Sean has led teams at all levels of organizations in operations, supply chain management, diversity & inclusion, and talent acquisition. He's been an advocate for diversity and inclusion his entire career, leaving a legacy of compassion, collaboration, inclusive leadership, team spirit, and operational excellence everywhere he has worked. His corporate career culminated in 2020, after scaling the global talent acquisition team for Amazon's Worldwide Operations. Sean began his career serving as a U.S. Navy Supply Corps officer specializing in submarine logistics, completing two deployments at sea aboard USS Pogy (SSN-647). Prior to joining Amazon, Sean contributed to the success of Starbucks and Microsoft, both during pivotal stages of growth and transformation. As a talent acquisition and diversity leader, Sean is known as an innovator, visionary strategist, and collaborator across organizational boundaries, unafraid to challenge the status quo to open the door more widely to the technology industry. He has built strategic talent partnerships, delivering long-lasting impacts, with HBCU Connect, City Year, the National Center for Women & IT, and numerous Veteran Serving organizations including Team Red, White & Blue, the US Chamber of Commerce Foundation Hiring our Heroes, and Student Veterans of America. Sean is nationally recognized as a leading expert in corporate Military Affairs, recruiting, and transition programs. He architected Military Affairs strategies for both Microsoft and Amazon, firsts for each company and establishing both as leaders for the industry globally. At Microsoft, he led the creation of the company's flagship veteran program, the Microsoft Software & Systems Academy, creating a model for future career skills bridge programs across the industry. Sean's leadership propelled Amazon in far exceeding the company's 2016 Joining Forces pledge to hire 25,000 veterans and military spouses by 2021, more than doubling that outcome. He was awarded the US Chamber of Commerce Hiring Our Heroes 2018 Colonel Michael Endres Leadership Award recognizing Individual Excellence in Veteran Employment. Sean holds a B.S. Economics from the U.S. Naval Academy and an M.S. Global Leadership from the University of San Diego. He serves on the National Board of Trustees for the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation, is a strategic advisor to the CEO of The HBCU Foundation, and contributes to local entities that serve families experiencing homelessness, joblessness, and general distress. ABOUT US Welcome to the FourBlock Podcast, a show that examines veteran career transition and the military-civilian divide in the workplace. General Charles Krulak coined the term "Three Block War" to describe the nature of 21st-century military service defined by peace-keeping, humanitarian aid, and full combat. But what happens next? Veterans are often unprepared to return home and begin new careers. We call this the Fourth Block. FourBlock is a national non-profit that has supported thousands of transitioning service members across the nation in beginning new and meaningful careers. Mike Abrams (@fourblock) is an Afghanistan veteran, FourBlock founder, director of the Columbia University Center for Veteran Transition and Integration, and author of two military transition books. He'll be representing the military transition perspective. Lindsey Pollak (@lindsaypollak) is a career and workplace expert and New York Times bestselling author of three career advice books. Lindsey will be representing the civilian perspective of this issue. Veterans, explore new industries and make the right connections. Find a career that fits your calling. Join us at fourblock.org/ Over 77% of FourBlock alumni stay at their first jobs over 12 months. Sponsor our program or host a class to equip more of our veterans at fourblock.org/donate. Follow FourBlock on Social Media LinkedIn Facebook Instagram Twitter
Listen in as the VETS – Beyond The Uniform team discuss supporting Native America Veterans with Dean Dauphinais Founder and CEO of Native Eco Solutions and All Star Vets. Join Paul and Dave as they talk with Dean on the awareness and need for providing additional ongoing support for our Native American Veteran population. Native Eco Solutions: Website: https://www.nativeecosolutions.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nativeecosolutions Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/native_eco_solutions/ All Star Vets: Website: https://www.allstarvets.org/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/allstarvetsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/allstarvets/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dean-dauphinais-a7947435/ For more information on VETS - Beyond the Uniform please visit http://www.vetsbeyondtheuniform.com or email us at training@vetsbeyondtheuniform.com.
Thanks for listening. Visit Veteran LED online at vled.energy. Please stay in touch and send us ideas about guests and ideas for future episodes of Energy Sense by emailing rawlings@vled.energy. You can follow guest Matt Kellam on LinkedIn. You can follow Chris Rawlings on LinkedIn and Veteran LED on Instagram, YouTube, Facebook and Twitter.
Having a DD214 doesn't mean an employer owes you a job… yes, you have a leg up because you have on average 300% more training than non-vets for hire but you still need to market yourself, your abilities, and your skillset.There are many resources that center around Veteran employment but Jay is one of the best resources that you now have access to through this interview. In this episode of The David Johnson Show, The Veteran Talk Show, hear the point of view from the Employer's perspective. The employer has to spend time, energy, and money to hire you and cut your paycheck every two weeks. Jay Sheehan, President of FreelaceVets has been in the employment space for 20 years. At his peak, he was hiring 2,500 employees a year. Jay addresses the different types of employment from temp to hire, staffing and freelance in this new work-from-home, gig-economy. Our commitment at The David Johnson show is to bring the veteran community stories, perspectives and the resources, so you can design the life that you deserve. Listen to Jay share his knowledge on why veterans make the best hires and how you can tap into this invaluable resource to get started or take your career to the next level.Watch the Video interview version of this video podcast
This week we discuss Veteran Education and Employment with the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs, meet with the Commander of Camp Ripley Training Center and get an update from the MN Patriot Guard. Guests include: Dave Bellefeuille – Minnesota Department of Veteran Affairs … Continue reading → The post Veteran Employment & Education and Camp Ripley appeared first on Minnesota Military Radio.
MATT LEONARD navigates us through the uncharted territory of creating a unique business, the employment space and emphasises what it means to believe in yourself.Matt is a former U.S.Navy veteran *SCPO (Ret), Founder and CEO of Military Talent Source, a specialized recruitment process outsourcing firm that conducts military recruiting and veteran employment consulting.*Senior Chief Petty Officer - Retired
Even if you are not a veteran, chances are likely that you know someone who is, and they may be able to take advantage of the programs that exist for military service members coming back from duty who want to re-engage with the workforce in a unique way. Now in today’s episode we are doing things a little differently. Instead of featuring one guest, I am interviewing two. Two unique business owners, both women both veterans that have leveraged the Veterans Administration Vocational Rehabilitation & Employment program to build their businesses. Raffa Gibbard owner of Brave One Contract Agency and Renona Riddle Brown owner of Hurmar Solutions. What makes them unique is that they used two different Vocational Rehab Veteran employment tracks to accomplish their goals. In this episode we explore each of their stories and how they were able to design their own path to entrepreneurship while the Department of Veteran Affairs supported aided them along their journey.
How do state and local licensing laws restrict employment opportunities for Veterans? What can state and local governments do to ensure that Veterans have as many employment opportunities as possible? What rights are the spouses of military personnel entitled to? Fred Coon, SC&C CEO further explores this important issue in an interview with Jon Riches, [...]
SHRM's Tony Lee is joined by Justin Constantine, a motivational speaker, Marine combat veteran and a leading voice in the veteran community. He’s involved in all kinds of veterans’ initiatives, including SHRM’s HireVets platform. He is also the only guest on All Things Work to have been shot in the head. Tony and Justin discuss why they think HR professionals don't often look at veterans when hiring and why that trend is reversing, why companies shouldn't be so rigid in hiring only veterans with college degrees, the recent changes in how AI is used to match veterans to jobs, Justin's work with SHRM and how to retain veterans once you've got them in the door.Mentioned on the podcast: JobPathPlease subscribe to All Things Work on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn or wherever you listen to podcasts. Check out SHRM.org/podcasts to listen on your desktop. And be sure to rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts or on your podcatcher of choice. Keep up with SHRM by visiting the website, liking our Facebook page, checking us out on LinkedIn, and following us on Twitter and Instagram.
Hope For The Warriors® launched Warrior’s Compass, powered by JobPath, a web-based employment search engine and career support hub designed to assist transitioning service members, military spouses and veterans with locating employment in the civilian community. Made possible by the support of Clayton Home Building Group®, Warrior’s Compass is part of Hope For The Warriors’ transition services programming, offering resources for veterans starting new careers, as well as helping employers find qualified veteran or military spouse candidates. As a national nonprofit, Hope For The Warriors assists veterans, service members and military families with a variety of programming, including clinical health and wellness, sports and recreation and transition services. Accessed by applying for services within the nonprofit, Warrior’s Compass offers a comprehensive range of resources including resume support, job training, military skills translation, candidate matching and structured mentorship from other veterans. It also offers access to over 1,500 companies nationwide looking to hire veterans or military spouses. “Warrior’s Compass is not a typical job board,” said Robin Kelleher, co-founder and president/CEO of Hope For The Warriors. “The program is designed to address the issues of veteran recruitment, retention and military spouse employment with access to companies looking to hire within the military community.” Transitioning service members, military spouses and veterans interested in Warrior’s Compass can visit hopeforthewarriors.org and apply for services. Warrior’s Compass allows employers to identify candidates that best match their job description through a searchable database of over 200,000 (and growing) highly qualified veteran and military spouse applicants, post and promote jobs, utilize a dynamic applicant tracking system, and find resources on best veteran hiring practices. Fifty percent of the posting and recruiter license fees benefit Hope For The Warriors. Employers looking to post open positions on Warrior’s Compass should contact warriorscompass@hopeforthewarriors.org. For more information on Warrior’s Compass or Hope For The Warriors, visit hopeforthewarriors.org, Facebook or Twitter.
Solo Host: Rob Hoffman Sponsors: Valor Infinity Studios & GobCon 2016 Intro Song: Crimson Sky from A Lighter Side by Shellshock Lullaby As I attempt to knock off the broadcasting cobwebs and drastically fail, I cover some news of the week. Manley men, STD, Rogue One, Scotland, Tech Jerks, Leaf fuel, IT, Star Trek Sounds, Killer Bacteria, Veteran Employment, Towers of Metropolis, Amestris, GFGR, and GobCon.
On this episode of “On the Money”, host Joe Moss talks to Brian Herbert from Apex Veteran Staffing about the importance of veterans in the workforce and how his company places them there. Brian Herbert/Apex Veteran Staffing There are thousands of Staffing Agencies that present many employment opportunities for individuals throughout the country. Why Apex […] The post EMPLOYING MILITARY VETERANS: Brian Herbert with Apex Veteran Staffing appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
The New American Veteran Internet Talk Show is brought to you by GallantFew, Inc., a 501(c)3 non-profit that is dedicated to reducing veteran unemployment, homelessness and suicide. With a primary focus on US Army Ranger veterans, GallantFew works with any veteran of any branch of the service as resources allow. TNAV explores veteran transition - we highlight veterans who have successfully transitioned, veterans who are willing to discuss their ongoing transitions, and individuals and organizations that are doing great things on behalf of veterans. Today's scheduled guest is to be announced.