Veterans in Sports

From Family Legacy to Professional Impact: Building SkillBridge Programs That Work


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What does it take to build a SkillBridge program that creates lasting impact rather than just checking boxes? Linley Fenlason, Director of Talent Acquisition for the New Orleans Saints and

Pelicans, shares how moving deliberately helped them create one that’s already making a difference.

Linley's path to human resources wasn't traditional, but a role recruiting patients for university research studies revealed her calling: helping people find where they belong and succeed once they get there. That insight now drives how she approaches hiring.

What You'll Learn:

-- Why slow, methodical SkillBridge programs succeed

-- Common resume mistakes that create barriers for veteran candidates

-- Why "I'll take anything" is the wrong answer when pursuing SkillBridge roles

-- How to get leadership buy-in for meaningful veteran programs

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Veterans in SportsBy Veterans in Sports