🎙️ Join hosts Shawn Welsh and Mark Elder as they welcome Dr. Vincent
Soto, a career workforce strategist, master facilitator, and dedicated
advocate for veterans, military spouses, and first responders. In this
episode, Dr. Soto shares his expertise on transition assistance,
resilience-building, and career development.
With years of
experience working with the Department of Labor’s Transition Assistance
Program, Dr. Soto provides valuable insights into programs like the
Off-Base Transition Training (OBTT) pilot initiative, which is helping
veterans and their families navigate life after service.
🚀 Key Discussion Points:
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Off-Base Transition Training (OBTT): Learn about this innovative
program designed to provide essential transition workshops in cities
like Dallas, San Antonio, Los Angeles, San Diego, Philadelphia, Boston,
and Charlotte. Dr. Soto highlights the importance of targeting younger
veteran populations and the role of online resources for accessibility.
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Resilience Building Leadership Professional (RBLP) Program: Discover
how veterans, military spouses, and first responders can participate in
free exam prep workshops focused on building resilience, developing
leadership skills, and excelling in professional and personal life.
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Salary Negotiation Strategies: Dr. Soto shares his tips for effectively
negotiating salaries and understanding your worth during the job
application process, using real-world examples to highlight common
pitfalls and successes.
- Networking and Professional Growth: Learn
how expanding your network, connecting with recruiters, and asking for
help can transform your transition journey. Dr. Soto stresses the
importance of leveraging your unique military experience to stand out in
the civilian workforce.
- Free Resources for Veterans: Dr. Soto
passionately advocates for free training and resources to support
veterans’ success, emphasizing the unmatched skills, leadership, and
work ethic veterans bring to any organization.
✨ Dr. Soto’s Vision: Dr. Soto is dedicated to creating impactful, free
resources through his nonprofit, Navigating Solutions, ensuring that
veterans, military spouses, and first responders have access to the
tools they need to thrive.
🎯 What You Can Do Next:
- Explore
Resilience Training: Take advantage of Dr. Soto’s free
resilience-building leadership training classes through Navigating
Solutions.
- Collaborate with Navigating Solutions: Reach out to Dr.
Soto to explore partnership opportunities and how your organization can
support veterans.
- Enroll in Free RBLP Classes: Consider joining the
next round of free exam prep workshops to enhance your leadership
skills and resilience.
- Apply the Advice: Start negotiating with
confidence, building your network, and leveraging the unique value you
bring to the table as a veteran or military spouse.
📢 Resources & Links Mentioned in This Episode:
Navigating Solutions: https://www.navigatingsolutions.org/
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