VETS - Beyond The Uniform

Listen in as the VETS – Beyond the Uniform team meets with Lisa Romano-Arnold (Director of Business Development) and Katie Wayan (Business Development Manager) to discuss Excelsior College's mission & vision of supporting Veterans, Military Students, and Military Spouses as well as those who are historically underrepresented in higher education. 

Join Paul and Dave as they talk with Lisa and Katie on how they are currently working with military, veterans, and spouses through their dedicated student support services to meet their needs. Excelsior College is also expanding their veteran partnerships to better serve their military student community with a holistic approach.

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Listen in as the VETS – Beyond the Uniform team meets with Tony Teravainen CEO & Co-Founder of Support The Enlisted Project (STEP) to discuss STEP’s mission & vision of changing the lives of military families and veterans by working closely with them to help them achieve financial self-sufficiency.

Join Paul and Dave as they talk with Tony on how STEP works to build financial self-sufficiency among junior active duty enlisted members and recently discharged enlisted Veterans and their families facing financial crisis through counseling, education, and grants. 

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Listen in as the VETS – Beyond the Uniform team discuss with Kieffer & Associates LTD about making  the transformation from the military to a successful civilian career.

Join Paul and Dave as they talk with Bill Kieffer (President & Chief Advisor, Kieffer & Associates LTD) about his approach to prepare veterans for the civilian work world by asking the question “If you won’t invest in yourself, why would I invest in you?”  He explains the value of coaching to understand the significant cultural differences, preparing veterans to optimize their transition, transformation and post-military career success. Bill also touches on how employers need to optimize their readiness and capability to successfully engage in veteran hiring and employment.

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Listen in as the VETS – Beyond the Uniform team discuss with The Blind Guide about supporting and helping Veterans thrive with disabilities.

Join Paul and Dave as they talk with Ed Henkler (Navy veteran and Founder of The Blind Guide) on his journey from veteran to corporate exec to an advocate for the blind in employment. The Blind Guide is supporting companies focused on increasing the employment of vision impaired veterans, military spouses, and people with disabilities (especially blindness).

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Listen in as the VETS – Beyond the Uniform team discuss with Brian Arrington the story behind Vets2Industry (V2I).

Join Paul and Dave as they talk with Brian Arrington (Founder/President of Vets2Industry) about  his transition experience and how that led to the foundation of V2I. 

Brian shares how he provides a living repository of Free resources and benefits, and directly connects Corporate America, Veteran Service Organizations, and colleges with transitioning service members, veterans, military spouses, dependent children, Blue Star and Gold Star Family members, and caregivers.   

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Listen in as the VETS – Beyond the Uniform team discuss with Phil Blair about and civilian employment for Veterans.

Join Paul and Dave as they talk with Phil Blair (Executive and Owner of Manpower - San Diego, Temecula, Las Vegas, Spokane and Albuquerque and Author of Job Won!) about supporting Veterans with quality employment opportunities and inside pointers on landing the Job.

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Listen in as the VETS – Beyond the Uniform team discuss with Ed Clancy about the Pedal Ahead Program by Rider Safety Visibility.

Join Paul and Dave as they talk with Ed Clancy (United States Army Veteran,Co-Founder of Rider Safety Visibility and Pedal Ahead) about the San Diego-based Pedal Ahead program.  Funded by a grant and championed by San Diego County Supervisor, Nathan Fletcher, the program is providing 200 e-bikes free to qualified residents in San Diego’s 4th District.  Program goals are environmental sustainability, healthy living, active lifestyles and creating community. Ed talks about the program, rider safety initiatives and how these programs are impacting local veteran participants.

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Listen in as the VETS – Beyond the Uniform team discusses the Onward to Opportunity (O2O) free career training program for transitioning service members, veterans, and military spouses.

Join Paul, Dave, and Bill as they talk with Kathryn Warren (Onward to Opportunity Program Manager for Camp Pendleton and San Diego) on how O2O provides free career training, professional certifications, and employee support services to transitioning service members, veterans and military spouses.  They’ll also discuss how O2O leverages their training programs, industry partnerships, and comprehensive career coaching services to help prepare and match veterans to their next career.

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Listen in as the VETS – Beyond the Uniform team discuss with Veterans ASCEND their strategic online employment matchmaking service for veterans and military spouses. 

Join Paul and Dave as they talk with Robyn Grable (United States Navy Veteran, Founder, and CEO of Veterans ASCEND) on how employers can be successful at hiring military talent so our military families can make successful transitions. Veterans ASCEND automatically matches veterans and military family directly with employers. Their service is free for all military members and family. No resume. No job search. No applying first.

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Listen in as the VETS – Beyond the Uniform team discuss how the 7 Eagle Group is helping to support and provide jobs to our Veterans and Military Spouses to improve the lives and professional careers of our country's heroes.

Join Paul and Dave as they talk with Jordie Kern on how the 7 Eagle group is delivering exceptional talent to America’s businesses while fostering meaningful and successful careers, one Veteran at a time.

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