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We are shifting the trajectory of the lives of our students with the Realistic Approach to Work (RAW) Transitional Career Expo in Partnership with South Central Cooperative, School Districts, Employers, Department of Workforce Services, Arkansas Rehabilitation Services, Chamber of Commerce, and Industry Professionals from all over the state of Arkansas. #masteringtheartoftransition #careerready #Employment #careerplanning #entrepreneurship #military #vocational #excutivefunctioningskills #literacy #acoounting #communityservice #988 #supportiveemployment #CESP

This was just posted by Jerry Welsh, and it is so insightful that I wanted to post it again in case there are folks in the military who are leaving the service, or veterans, who might not have seen it. "... leadership is not a career. It does not seem fair that by 19 most service members are "supervising" other service members, but in the private sector that is not recognized as you do not write the evaluation. FAIR is not life, but there are ways to explain your experiences in meaningful ways. Start informational interviews and learn the language of your new private sector career and THEN translate what you accomplished in terms they understand. DO NOT BE UPSET BECAUSE YOU DO NOT SPEAK THEIR LANGUAGE, LEARN THEIR LANGUAGE AND THEN TELL THEM YOUR ACCOMPLISHMENTS!" #militarytransition #militaryretirement #veteranemployment

Military spouses face unique challenges when it comes to finding and maintaining employment, and pursuing higher education, including frequent relocations and deployments of their partners. These challenges can make it difficult to establish stable careers and can result in financial strain, career interruptions, and gaps in employment history. Juel Copeland, featured in this video, is moderating a webinar for us on April 17th at 5pm MT that will center around overcoming the unique obstacles that military spouses face when seeking education and employment attainment with tips, and best practices from a panel of experts. https://bit.ly/3Q2q6SU #MilitarySpouse #MilitaryWife #MilitaryLife

A starting point for you to consider your post military career…👩🏽💼 This has to be one of the most common struggles women face when identifying their future career field. “I don’t know what career field to pursue” Here’s a great place to start and it’s SIMPLE. 💭Brainstorm- write down (or ⌨️type) all the roles that INTEREST you regardless if it’s not related to what you did in the military. Your military occupation does NOT have to be the same in the civilian sector. I encourage you to start here so you have a list to reference from when you are ready for the next step…➡️review roles. #militarytransition #womenveterans #postmilitarycareer #podcasthost

Good stuff here, read as if you are preparing to speak to an audience about your work. This applies across vocations when speaking to students interested in your field or at a community event. Many of us have an elevator speech on what we do, this is guidance for a deeper explanation. Particupating in these types of opportunites cyclically make the rounds as leadership or recruiters encourage members of the military to share stories. Early on I worked for a Commander who expected us to be engaged in our communities i.e. reading a book to an elementary class, speaking about why we served/joined and later as a Chaplain praying at Veterans and Memorial Day and 9/11, being present for Career Days, as missions came to an end speaking about those experiences. Our stories can motivate, encourage and inform. They are something we each have to contribute so others know what our service has contributed and we have experienced #storiesthatmatter #stories #yourstory #communityengagement #sharingstories #sharingknowledge https://lnkd.in/evByumVQ

B Corps have 2x (!!) the amount of managers that have social and environmental mission-related responsibilities in their job descriptions, in comparison to non-B Corps 📈 With the start of the new year, it is time to reflect as a company on your new years resolutions. This year, take charge of your social and environmental impact, by empowering your employees to take responsibility. This way B Corps successfully embed sustainability in their company 💪 Follow the 7,700 B Corps that have set this example in the worldwide B Corp community. Are you joining them in 2024? #BCorp #forceforgood #sustainability #governance

Veteran transition into civilian life seeking employment opportunities.

Dr. Porteous, Career Counselor, wanted to share this career trend about some of the most popular STEM related careers. Are any of you ready to explore these exciting career pathways? #WiseWednesdaysWithCareerServices #KIPPForwardCareerServicesATL #KIPPForwardCareers #Careers #careerexploration #CareerForALL #careertechnicaleducation #CTE #STEM #Military #Workforce

Very insightful article on USCG personnel career paths within the DSF community. To be the best you need to be a master of your craft.

Today is the first day of Military Spouse Appreciation Month! 💍 🇺🇸 Together we can make a difference! Check out my Military Spouse Career Support Videos. Learn how to navigate USA Jobs, create a resume, and open up career opportunities! #militaryspouseappreciation #militarycommunity #military #militaryspouse #career #growth #development