48 Days for Military Veterans

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Comment by Lee Flint 12 hours ago

The president has described veterans' transition assistance as "boot camp in reverse," as if we have to "unlearn" what the military teaches us. Am I the only one who gets upset about this?

Comment by Lee Flint on May 8, 2013 at 6:24am

The VA is hiring 800 veterans who have suffered from service related mental disorders, including but not limited to PTSD, depression, or issues related to transition to civilian life. For more information about this program, read the article at Military.com or contact the VA.

Comment by Robert C Pagliaroli on April 22, 2013 at 2:25pm

I can attest to the benefits of the TAP (Transition Assistance Program). I went through in late 1993 as an E-5 with almost 10 years in military service. It helped a lot, gave me much confidence and assisted in recognizing my job in the Navy to a civilian equivalent. Lee's idea of coaches is an excellent opportunity for them to get involved helping the veteran community.

Comment by Lee Flint on April 21, 2013 at 6:31am

Budget cuts in the Department of Defense cancelled the Executive Transition Assistance Program I was signed up for September. I think the time is perfect for coaches to approach senior military officers transitioning to civilian life!

Comment by Lee Flint on April 5, 2013 at 5:39am

Thank you, Gail, for your review of my resume!

Comment by R. Gail Sutton on March 31, 2013 at 6:53pm

If you are a military member or you know of a military member who is transitioning from military to civilian life, I’m willing to critique your resume for free and give you pointers.  I have worked as a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor and I’m a current Certified Federal Resume Writer who has assisted many military members to successfully transition from military positions to civilian positions.

You can email me at gail@gailsutton.com.  Please allow 7 to 10 business days for a response because I’m extremely busy providing career coaching services.

Comment by R. Gail Sutton on March 31, 2013 at 6:44pm

Patriot’s Harbor is a website regarding discount housing for military personnel and their families: 

https://www.patriotsharbor.us/testimonial.php.

Please pass this information to any military members seeking housing.

Comment by R. Gail Sutton on March 31, 2013 at 6:39pm

As an extremely busy and successful Certified Federal Resume specialist and Career Coach, who has written hundreds of resumes for veterans transitioning from military life to civilian life, I believe many veterans remain unemployed or underemployed after leaving the military is do their poorly written resumes, not using keywords on their resume as well as not targeting the correct GS occupational series when applying for government positions.  

For example, prior to writing a resume for a military member one of the requirements that I request from military clients is that they list their 5 or so major accomplishments. 

When I receive the document from the clients, many times it’s loaded with military lingo and tons of military acronyms.  Of course, it’s easy for me to translate but suppose the military termination is being listed on resumes by veterans.  Most recruiters would have no idea of the excellent transferrable skills that are hidden among the military termination.

Comment by Leta Muncie on March 30, 2013 at 11:53am

Wow....I've never been in the military but have such a heart for all of you.  I like to follow what you all post.  Thank you for your service.  It is sad that the US does not do a better job at helping you when you return.  I encourage my friends and business owners to do what they can to help.  The one thing I that do is work with people in transition, unemployed/underemployed, seasonal workers, retired; teach them how to save money and make money through their every day shopping.  It is a wholesale shopping company that sells directly to the consumer.  If people want to do this while they are looking for work it can be a supplement to other benefits.  I try to do my part. 

Thank you all for sharing! 

Comment by Jonathan Casillas on March 30, 2013 at 8:00am

Just got some info on the Patriot Express Loan Figured I would share it here. 

Patriot Express

The Patriot Express Pilot Loan Initiative allows lenders with Patriot Express authority to make offers similar to lenders with SBAExpress authority, but the business owner is more limited. To be eligible to receive a Patriot Express Loan, the business must be owned and controlled (51 percent or more) by eligible veterans and members of the military community who want to establish or expand a small business. 

Eligible military community members include:

• Veterans
• Service-disabled veterans
• Active-duty service members eligible for the military’s Transition Assistance Program
• Reservists and National Guard members
• Current spouses of any of the above, including any service member
• Widowed spouses of service members or veterans who died during service or of a service-connected disability

Other factors that apply to any Patriot Express loan:

• The maximum dollar amount for any Patriot Express loan is $500,000
• A Patriot Express term loan can be used for any of the same purposes as a Basic 7(a) Loan, including start-up, expansion, equipment purchases, permanent working capital, and inventory or business-occupied real estate purchases

 

 

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