Become a Veteran Champion.
Adaptability is not a "nice to have competency."
It is a competitive advantage!
What do you need to do to keep up with the pace of change and make your company more adaptable?
Want a competitive advantage? Hire Veterans!
Military service strengthens these skills:
  • Adapting to challenges
  • Leadership and management
  • Cross-cultural teamwork
  • Work ethic and discipline
  • Professionalism 
The three most important leadership abilities for the years ahead, include:
  • Motivate staff (35%)
  • Work well across cultures (34%)
  • Facilitate change (32%)

https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newLDR_49.htm
 Perhaps at no other time in recent history has adaptability been more important than it is now.
Learn how to hire and retain Veterans at

The " Veteran-Ready" Employer Introduction.

Obtain practical takeaways to jump-start your
Veteran-hiring program, now!
Become familiar with:
  • Distinctions of military culture.
  • Myths and misconceptions that stigmatize Veterans.
  • What it means to be "Veteran-Friendly" vs. "Veteran-Ready."
  • How to read military resumes, translate skills and interview Veterans.
  • Ways to source candidates and connect with Veterans.

DATE: Tuesday, July 30, 2019
TIME: 8:00 am - 10:30 am
LOCATION: 3600 Tremont Road, Columbus, Ohio 43221
COST: $50 per person
Training participant feedback:
Melissa Terry, FST Logistics
"The two best takeaways were how to better connect with Veterans and develop procedures to become "Veteran-Ready."

Todd Reigle, Equitable Mortgage
"Because of this training, we will come up with a hiring protocol to prove that we are "Veteran-Ready."

Doug Hamon,
Battelle Employee Resource Group
"A wide range of useful information was provided. There is hiring and recruiting information for both civilian and Veteran teams. We will be sending several of our internal recruiters to future classes to help strengthen our Veteran-hiring practices.” 
Amber Bates, Recruiter: "I will be more active finding Veterans for positions versus waiting for them to apply."
Scott Williams, Business owner: "This course is essentially a field manual for hiring and retaining Veterans."
Veteran Champions
Dan Willis
President,
First Class Events

Dan serves as the volunteer logistics chair, development officer, and spokesperson for the Central Ohio Stand Down. He has volunteered for this event since 2008. The Stand Down offers a variety of services and resources for thousands of Central Ohio Veterans, including a Mini Job Fair and Academic Opportunity.
https://www.centralohiostanddown.org/event-info
Ashley Byers
SERVPRO of Delware, Director of Public Relations


https://www.servprodelawareoh.com
Julie Wasserstrom
Director of Business Services, Jewish Family Services

While our agency has always been dedicated to our clients who are Veterans, talking with Kathy was a wonderful way for us to ensure that our responsiveness to their needs stays current and relevant. To us, being a Veteran Champion means being able to effectively communicate with employers about the transferable skills that Veterans learn in the military.
https://jfscolumbus.org
Transitioned Veteran

John's tips for a smooth post-military transition:
  • His mentors told him to always work on his craft by staying informed and constantly reading books in his down time.
  • John leaned on his mentors for advice when he hit a wall on a project.
  • He was also advised to find something that he was truly passionate about and to work in that field. This made his transition easier. Within 3 months, he had successfully transitioned.
John Berry, Air Force Veteran Merrill Lynch, Wealth Management Advisor
Contact: johnny.berry@ml.com. ‭(614) 225-3054‬
Join the Veteran Champion Movement.
Be a part of the win! 
Show everyone you are a Veteran Champion!

Lead by example by wearing a Veteran Champion T-Shirt .
Encourage others to do more to support Service members, Veterans and their families.

Click  here t o purchase your $20 T-Shirt in various colors and message styles .