By Jeff Haden When I worked in manufacturing, I regularly visited other facilities to assess productivity, waste, costs, retention—basically everything the plant measured. (And to recommend a few areas they should measure.) I was fairly good at spotting problems and creating plans to address those problems, but I didn’t follow a formal structure. A little pattern matching, a dollop of experience—those were my guides.What I needed was the approach described by Jocko Willink, a former Navy SEAL, best-selling author, and leadership instructor in his new class on MasterClass.“There are four laws of combat leadership,” Willink says. “Cover and move, simplify,…
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Even if you don’t work for a specific construction company, the industry has numerous opportunities for veteran-owned businesses and entrepreneurs. In an effort to create stronger partnerships, most construction companies are required to implement supplier diversity programs. Supplier diversity is the practice of purposefully including a diverse supplier pool when securing goods and services for a business. While this does apply to businesses that are minority and women-owned, these opportunities also extend to the veteran community.Here’s how your small business can benefit from a supplier diversity partnership within the construction industry.Opportunities for Business Growth Supplier diversity partnerships are fantastic for…
By Ava Weiss Post-traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD, is a mental health disorder that some people develop after experiencing or witnessing a life-threatening event, like combat, a natural disaster, a car accident or sexual assault. Almost everybody has stress reactions in the immediate aftermath of events like these, such as difficulty sleeping, feeling on edge or having painful memories of the event. But, while most people gradually feel better over time, some continue to have lasting symptoms that interfere with their lives and well-being. In some cases, those symptoms take the form of PTSD.Most people have heard of PTSD and…
National Veterans Transition Services, Inc., aka REBOOT is committed to helping transitioning active-duty, recently separated service members, guard/reserves, veterans, and spouses prepare for the journey to civilian life after service. To accomplish this, we partnered with the most prominent leading transition specialists in the country to provide you with the best-in-class transition management tools and services available.With over 13 years of experience as military-to-civilian transition specialists, we recommend starting as early as 2 years before separation to ensure your successful transition.Our no-cost services are are offered online, virtual, and in-person where applicable. Here are just a few of the things…
In Celebration of Our 50th Anniversary, NU is Investing $30 Million in New Scholarships! Focus On One Subject at a Time, One Month at a Time, and Finish Your Degree Faster.Military service members, veterans, members of the Reserve and National Guard, and their families are valued members of NU’s community. That’s why we provide dedicated support through our Veteran Center to help ease the transition from military to civilian life, navigate Military Tuition Assistance and VA Education Benefits, provide academic and career guidance, and much more.Choose from 190+ Degree ProgramsMore than 50% off tuition for military, plus tuition assistance &…
The San Diego Chapter of the National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) is proud to present the 36th Annual Department of the Navy Gold Coast Small Business Procurement Event from August 19 – 21, 2024.The NDIA Department of the Navy Gold Coast Event, coming to the San Diego Convention Center is the premier Navy procurement conference in the country. Gold Coast provides a forum to educate, guide, and assist businesses, large and small, in support of the warfighter mission within Department of the Navy and throughout the DOD.The event provides exciting and relevant topics delivered by government and industry experts –…
We understand the challenges that veterans and their families face when navigating the VA system. Many vets are deserving of a higher disability rating. Despite the admirable efforts of VA personnel, the process to raise one’s disability rating can often be daunting and complex, leaving deserving individuals without the support they need.Enter All Veteran, a beacon of hope founded in 2023 with a singular mission: to empower veterans and their families by providing the resources and assistance necessary to thrive. We’ve all heard the stories of deserving veterans slipping through the bureaucratic cracks due to paperwork mishaps or lack of…
A total of ten service members from the U.S. Army will represent the United States at this year’s Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris.Seven active-duty soldiers will compete at the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics later this month as part of Team USA, according to a defense official. Additionally, three athletes will participate in the Paralympic Games in August.The trials to join Team USA concluded with the Army dominating the roster for U.S. service members. The soldiers will compete in shooting, rugby, track and field, wrestling, and swimming. Moreover, two other soldiers will serve as coaches for Team USA in the…
San Diego Unified School District is looking to increase participation of veteran and minority-owned businesses in its construction program. San Diego Unified has over $11.6 billion in funding to repair, renovate, and revitalize neighborhood schools as part of its capital improvement program.Construction projects include new/renovated facilities, safety and security upgrades, athletic fields, classroom technology, charter schools, air conditioning, and other capital improvements throughout the district.The school district has a robust business outreach program with participation goals for small and minority, women, and veteran-owned business enterprises.Event Alert! Join us Wednesday, July 17th, 9AM-1PM, for San Diego’s favorite construction networking and resource…
You’ve spent years serving your country, and now it’s time for your next journey: building a meaningful career that utilizes your skills and offers support for you and your family.Crowe is a public accounting, consulting, and technology firm that combines deep industry and specialized expertise with innovation.At Crowe, you’ll be coached by people who care and trust you to deliver results – without having to miss important life moments. With flexibility in where you work, we can meet you wherever your journey might take you. Plus, you’ll have opportunities for growth and leadership.We know the transition from military to civilian…
