Ideal participants for Veteran Talent Academy are Civilian Veteran Champions who want to jump-start or improve their company’s best practices for hiring and retaining former military professionals. Human Resources, Talent Acquisition, DE/I leaders, Chairs of Veteran Employee Resource Groups, including their Executive Sponsors, as well as Talent Development teammates are particularly well suited to participate in this course.
- Do you know where to find Veteran talent?
- Understand military culture?
- Use Veteran-hiring best practices?
If you answered “No,” you are not alone.
In this course, you’ll learn:
Why Veterans Make Great Employees:
Understand what leading civilian organizations say about why Veterans are great workers.
Differences in Civilian and Military Culture:
- Structure and Hierarchy
- Communication Styles
- Values and Ethos
- Teamwork and Camaraderie
- Mission-focus
To Dispel Myths and Misconceptions About:
- Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
- Employment Retention Rates
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- “Barking” orders
How to Use Military Skills Translators:
- Align Military Job Codes with Civilian Positions
- Prepare for the Interview
- Discover Candidates’ Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Where to Find Veteran Talent:
- National Resources
- Local Government Agencies
- Statewide Non-profits
- Industry and Profession-specific Programs
To attend Veteran Talent Academy “Basic Training,” or obtain “stand alone” training on these topics, contact Kathy@VanguardVeteran.com
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