Would a webinar or call in Career Focused Employment & Transition discussion in the first month of 2016 be valuable for RallyPoint members?

CPT John M. O'Connor — Thu, 31 Dec 2015 12:31:33 -0500

- I have run a Career Think Tank in person for years
- I have helped many veterans land federal and career opportunities
- I want to know if a Free session would be valuable to test ideas for veterans
- Are you interested in career advancement and have questions?

Response by Sgt Joe LaBranche made Dec 31 at 2015 1:59 PM

Sgt Joe LaBranche — Thu, 31 Dec 2015 13:59:48 -0500

Any program that is proactive and provides a benefit to the veteran is move in the right direction. I would also recommend such a discussion aimed at helping family members identify their veteran's triggers and educate the family on developing coping skills to help the veterans through the episode. There are very few programs dedicated to educating family members on the issues the veteran will be dealing with after their return home. Such a program could help reduce the divorce rate, reduce domestic violence, incarceration, while also reaffirming family values.
Happy New Year everyone!

Response by CAPT Kevin B. made Dec 31 at 2015 3:21 PM

CAPT Kevin B. — Thu, 31 Dec 2015 15:21:41 -0500

I'll offer up service as a panel member to aid in the USAJOBS/RESUMIX Maze. I can also weigh in on how selection panels run, resume vs. interview, EEO, grievances, and scoring. I was a senior CS hiring officer for a number of years and would run after office hours transition mentoring to MILs up until I retired.

Although Sgt Joe LaBranche has a great idea, I'm concerned that his topics would so dilute your scope, not much can come of it. I'd propose family transition for disabled vets be handled as a separate initiative with folk running it being much more qualified than me.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 1 at 2016 7:58 AM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 01 Jan 2016 07:58:43 -0500

I think that would be a good thing for transitioning veterans and for Veterans looking for better jobs.