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Navy Vets helping Navy Vets
A major part of our Transition Assistance Program (TAP) class covered networking through veterans groups such as the Legion and VFW. The gist of the briefs indicated that as we prepared to rejoin the civilian world, our experiences and work ethic would be best understood and appreciated by other veterans already in the civilian workforce.
This was at least partially true. I put out 15 cold call resumes in my current field, and the only one that returned my follow up call was a Navy Vet. He had no job for me at the time, but he helped me find one.
I put it to you that part of the purpose of a site such as this is to effectively network Navy Veterans already working in the civilian world to be a source of possible job leads to either recent retirees or those getting ready to take the leap.
What do you think?
Kevin
Portland OR
This was at least partially true. I put out 15 cold call resumes in my current field, and the only one that returned my follow up call was a Navy Vet. He had no job for me at the time, but he helped me find one.
I put it to you that part of the purpose of a site such as this is to effectively network Navy Veterans already working in the civilian world to be a source of possible job leads to either recent retirees or those getting ready to take the leap.
What do you think?
Kevin
Portland OR
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Permalink Reply by Kevin Armstrong on -
First, we'd need to know whereabouts you were in order to check for local programs...
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Permalink Reply by odell mason on -
I'm in San Diego, CA. I was stationed here most of my time on active duty and now im using GI BILL for school but thats not enough somtimes.
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Permalink Reply by Tim Gulliford on -
Check out your local VFW and American Legion as they may either help or find the information for you that is local.
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Doug-
Hope it is ok that I posted this Widget? If it is fine then maybe we can start a Veteran Job Search page with a widget like this on top for anyone to use.
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Permalink Reply by Ralph "Ricky" Ricardo on -
I came across this discussion in the course of my work. I help former and transitioning military people find jobs in the private sector every day. I do military placement, and although it is not technically correct for what my company does, I don't mind the term headhunter. My services are always free to the job seeker, employers pay our fees when our candidates are hired. I specialize in geographic placement, helping vets find satisfying employment where they want to live across the United States EXCEPT in military concentration areas like Norfolk and San Diego. Employers typically don't pay fees in those areas. I can't place everyone, only those skill sets that employers are willing to pay my company a fee for, but I do try to help every vet who contacts my company the best way I can. My website is the best way to reach us. www.thehonorbridge.com
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Permalink Reply by Tim Gulliford on
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This has been quiet lately. How is everyone doing on looking for work? The market is saturated with people looking for any kind of work. The Dept of Labor sent me through training for a Security Officer do to my Federal Agent experience. At the California Guard Card class, we had all types of people from various fields changing "careers" because of lay offs. Security Officers at all levels tend to be almost recession proof. Since that class, I have had interviews almost weekly with one company (Signal 88) hiring me right at the interview. Unfortunately, they did not offer any benefits and with three young kids, it is a must have.
Another option I am looking at that may interest some of you is trucking. You can attend a trucking school or go with a company sponsored training. The catch with the company sponsored program is are likely will have to dedicate a year of work to them plus a deduction is taken out to repay for the school (not always but may happen). Two possible truck companies to look at would be USA Trucks and Central Refrigerated Service. One company that is ALWAYS hiring and from my understanding, the worst reputation is CR England. They off training as well just be warned of that company. My trucking buddy also warned me to stay away from them.
Anyways, just couple of ideas for my fellow Navy Vets if you are looking for work.
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Permalink Reply by Tim Gulliford on
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Couple of weeks ago I received a call from a Trucking School and was offered an opportunity for free training. Apparently, the Federal Government has allocated money to the Dept. of Labor (DOL) to give out Grants for Military Personnel for training that will lead to gainful employment. The school director told me of two grants that his school was awarded. The first grant is geared towards Veterans who left the service in the last 48 months. The second grant is for Veterans of all era's. To qualify, you need to have an honorable discharge and be employable. I am not sure about a General Discharge but that is something you would need to discuss with the training facility.
So far, I am one of the first to accept the offer and only 6 out of 18 Veterans have qualified so far. If you are interested about his school and the grant then contact Ken of American Truck School at 925-753-0220 here in California. If you need his email then email me first and I can send it to you. With today's economy, it may not be a bad idea to expand your horizons.
Now before you jump the gun and tell yourself "I don't want to be a trucker!" This is just one school of many so you need to contact any of the schools in your area to see if they have been granted money to retrain Veterans at no cost to you. This could be any school from Art to Zoology, this could be a possible opportunity for you serving Our Great Country. Another way of finding out about programs for Vets is just to contact the Dept. Of Labor or the VA but be warned that you will likely hit a wall when calling the feds. You can also try this website to find money if it works for you:
http://www.recovery.gov/Pages/home.aspx
Best of Luck to any of you and sure hope this helps anyone.
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