Jarrad Turner Sr.’s Post

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What’s your grind? The last two weeks have been a blur. Short, yet, impactful trips to Washington DC, Dallas, Cincinnati, & back to Indianapolis have filled our schedule. Having the opportunities to meet with amazing transitioning Military service members, Veterans and Spouses, great companies, & some of the premier Universities in the Country to begin partnering with them all, it’s part of our grind. But, what we’ve found these last seven years is that when your grind is your purpose, and you slowdown & enjoy the process, it becomes a little bit easier. Even in the rougher days. And taking the time out to catchup with the folks that have taken this journey with us is paramount to our individual intrinsic fulfillment. This gentleman is a prime example of that. When we first met Kevin, he didn’t have his degree (yet), had just lost his job (that he knew he was ‘better than’), and was searching for his purpose in civilian life, after his time in the United States Marine Corps. He took a chance on The Catalyst Program, crushed it, earned a phenomenal career as an executive in health care management, and has continued to build his beautiful family. Every chance we get to spend time with our Alumni, we take. Celebrating their achievements, both professionally and in life, make that grind worth it all. Here’s a picture of Kev (he’s the handsome gentleman on the right… and I’m the other guy😳) and I in front of his beautiful home. So whatever it is that you’re going through to get where you’re going, keep grinding. And don’t be surprised if the great folks that you meet along the way, eventually become family. I encourage you to at least be open to that. For us, it makes it all worth it, and our grind, that much more enjoyable. #militarycommunity #militarytransition #veterans #veteranshelpingveterans #veteransupport #army #marines #navy #airforce #coastguard #spaceforce

Leading the total force includes recognizing the importance of family readiness and stability. Indeed, discussing the barriers to economic empowerment and some resources and organizations seeking to address these barriers is an excellent way to spend an afternoon. I am glad that the Department of USAF Fellows Program leadership is committed to supporting the development of Fellows's understanding of the needs and concerns of all military families. I am grateful to Mrs Sharene Brown, Mrs Jennifer Salzman (United States Space Force), and Mrs Suzie Schwartz, for sharing their knowledge and wisdom with the almost 200 Fellows and their spouses, and for engaging in such a great small group Q&A session following the main stage panel. For more information on my work with the D'Aniello Institute for Veterans and Military Families - IVMF, and specifically the Center of Excellence for Veteran Entrepreneurship - see this link: https://lnkd.in/dWUHdFAF The mission of the Center of Excellence (COE) for Veteran Entrepreneurship is to create, collect, organize, and share knowledge, resources, and networks to advance entrepreneurial opportunities for transitioning service members, veterans, and their families. This is accomplished through the development and delivery of innovative programs and educational resources; timely and relevant research and policy analysis; and by cultivating veteran-connected ecosystems across the United States. #ivmf #usaf #economicempowerment #entrepreneurshipeducation

The Career Transition Strategies Workshop facilitated by Noël McCall / MilBridge Consulting, LLC, was valuable to me. If you are transitioning, this is a good workshop to attend to help you prepare successfully. Although I have attended workshops and fellowships in the past covering transition topics in fine detail, I believe it is imperative to stay sharp and incorporate lessons learned to continually improve - especially when choosing the right company culture, position within your chosen passions, and path to pick the right job after the military. Here are some key takeaways from the workshop: *Military to Civilian Transition: Further focusing my resume, pitch, and interview response narrative. *One-on-One Coaching: Personalized guidance to refine my career path.  *Networking Strategy Improvement: Continuously working on uncovering hidden job opportunities. Networking goes beyond seeking job opportunities, as it allows you to help others as well. This is the area I seek most to improve, as it is a key differentiator for success. *Personal Branding: Understanding my brand, ensuring I was still on azimuth, and further refining/learning how to communicate it effectively. I was able to compare an assessment with similar ones to better ascertain my skills, strengths, and weaknesses. *Negotiating Offers: Setting expectations and exploring options. Huge thanks to Noël McCall and Al Lampkins for hosting this workshop. Thanks also to Veterans Bridge Home and @The Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic. #CareerTransition #MilitaryToCivilian #ProfessionalGrowth

Today we share "5 Minutes With.." Jeffrey Bury, PMP, CCMP, LSSBB, ACP, PSM who spent over 20 years in the Air Force before joining Greencastle. This is one person you want to talk to if you're transitioning out of the military--he has a lot of information and advice and is always gracious about sharing it with others. Read through to discover more about Jeffrey and who he is as a person past the military career and bio on the team page on our website. #fiveminuteswith #teammembers #employeehighlight #greencastleconsulting

We understand what it means to be a military student. Kelvin, a US Navy veteran, chose Purdue Global because he appreciated an online school that has a faculty who knows what military students are dealing with. Like Kelvin, you have demands, duties and responsibilities, and #PurdueGlobal is here to support you through it all. Watch his story now ⬇️, and start your comeback today at purdueglobal.edu. https://lnkd.in/gGzGjCER

Simple truths

#diversity #edi #equalitymatters #hr #leadership isn’t just nice to do, it’s ESSENTIAL. Learn why the ‘business case’ for diversity is about fairness of opportunity and maximising all available talents . United States Marine Corps understands this. Watch this clip of the Commandant of #usmc explain this in such simple, effective and powerful language. Equality isn’t about mission statements and posters on a wall. It’s about getting it done and recognising the true costs of not doing it . #leadership is knowing ourselves and those we are responsible for as people and behaving accordingly.

"Resilient" is probably the most accurate word to describe this bunch of teens. Military kids don't choose their lifestyle, but they can make the active choice to get involved with their communities and make a difference. They're team captains, volunteers, club founders, and world travelers. Meet the winners in the link below and learn more about our Military Child of the Year Awards!

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