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Explore U.S. Veteran’s Partner Webinars & Podcasts to immerse yourself in thought-provoking discussions, gain valuable insights from industry experts, and stay updated with the latest trends and practices in fostering diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities.

Every Second Saturday….Future topics will include Midshipman Horatio Nelson, The origins of Top Gun, Navy Baseball in WWII, Navy Combat Art, The Centennial of The Arrival of Unknown Soldier, 80th Anniversary of Pearl Harbor. For upcoming programming visit www.navyhistory.org!

From Military to Millionaire, with David Pere

David Pere, Active Duty Marine and CEO of From Military To Millionaire, joins the show to share his passion for educating military service members and veterans on achieving financial freedom.

Click here to listen to David Pere’s episode.

Best-Selling Author Shares “Signs of a Great Resume”

As a transitioning service member or veteran, you have a broad skill set that can translate into a variety of corporate jobs. Your resume is often your chance to make a first impression on a Recruiter or Hiring Manager, so you need it to accurately represent your unique experiences, career progression, as well as the value you will bring to their company.

Scott Vedder, author of the best-selling book “Signs of a Great Resume” and “Signs of a Great Resume: Veterans Edition,” joins the podcast to offer advice on writing a resume that stands out.

Click here to listen to Scott Vedder’s episode

“Where is Yours Made?” Ft. Army Veteran and CEO

Dean Wegner, Army veteran and CEO/Founder of Authentically American, joins this episode of the podcast to discuss his military background and vision for his apparel company. Dean launched Authentically American in 2017, with the goal of selling premium, competitively priced apparel, all made in the USA. Dean has been featured in many major news outlets highlighting his business, including Yahoo Finance, Fox and Friends, Forbes, and more.

Click here to listen to Dean Wegner’s episode.

Closing the Skills Gap, with Army Veteran and Founder of STRAC Institute 

STRAC institute’s award-winning Electronics Assemblers and Technician Program is an alternative to traditional two and four-year institutions, with the goal of closing the skills gap, one graduate at a time. John Shepard, U.S. Army Veteran and Founder of STRAC institute, joins the show to discuss his experience working in the technology field after leaving the military, and what led him to founding STRAC Institute.

Click here to listen to John Shepard’s episode.

FourBlock is a nation-wide community of veterans and employers dedicated to transforming the veteran transition process. The organization was founded by Mike Abrams, a Marine Corps veteran, who was inspired to support transitioning veterans find their purpose and have a positive impact in their communities.

FourBlock has helped more than 2,500 veterans find meaningful careers with more than 500 sought after companies across the United States. Many of FourBlock’s successful alumni continue to “pay it forward” and come back to teach, mentor, and hire veterans in transition.

Click here to listen to the full episode.

Help business development, support providers across our nation, and develop women veteran entrepreneurs. Join the Moments that Matter, a national women veteran owned businesses focus groups, designed to gather data to advocate for additional services for women, veteran owned businesses.

Feedback about your Moments that Matter as a women veteran business owner will provide key decision makers and funders a vivid illustration of the economic impact as well as the ongoing challenges faced by women veteran entrepreneurs. Help us drive the timely allocation of funding resources to industries that will have the greatest impact toward advancing veteran woman owned businesses in our nation.

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Beginning in January, Veterans Ascend will be hosting a series of webinars in collaboration with BrandDisco on Agile, that will focus on issues important to both veterans and employers. More details to come!

In the meantime, take a listen to the latest Veterans Ascend Podcast episodes featuring retired U.S. Command Sergeant Major, Gretchen Evans.

Click here to listen to the full discussion.

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