VETERANS - JOIN US FOR OUR POPULAR
CORPORATE SPEED NETWORKING EVENT!
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Where:
AvidXchange
1011 Hamilton Street,
Charlotte, NC, 28206
When:
This Thursday!
October 17, 2019
5:00 PM – 7:30 PM
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Patriots Path is hosting a Speed Networking event to connect veterans
and transitioning military members with corporate representatives so they can practice their networking skills with a succession of local professionals, spending a few minutes with each.
All Corporate seats are filled but a few Veteran/Military Spouse seats remain.
Registration required.
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OH WHAT A NIGHT!
THE 2019 PATRIOTS PATH ART SOIRÉE
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Thank you to all of the Patriots Path supporters for making the second annual Art Soirée a success, and a special thank you to Charlotte artist and veteran,
Sean Johnson
, for the countless hours he dedicated to creating several of the amazing works of art that were auctioned off. This year, we raised close to $20,000 to support veterans, transitioning service members, and military spouses on the path to finding meaningful career opportunities.
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All art items previously advertised were auctioned off during the event.
If you'd like to make a donation to Patriots Path, please click the button below.
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JOIN US THIS FALL!
FOR A PATRIOTS PATH WORKSHOP
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Career Coaching & Job Search Support Uniquely Tailored to Those Who Served
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Ft. Bragg, NC
: October 21-26
Charlotte, NC
: November 4-8
Courses run Monday – Friday,
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM each day
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PAY IT FORWARD:
If you loved the Patriots Path workshop, please refer veterans and their families, sponsors, or become a guest speaker.
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VETERANS AND SPOUSES:
JOIN US FOR A FINANCIAL LITERACY WORKSHOP
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Join us for an educational and fun alumni gathering that will offer perspectives on managing money and credit. No matter where you are with your current financial goals, you will leave this fun, interactive seminar with a better grasp on what, why and how to improve your money management.
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Workshop to be held November 14th from 6-8pm. Location TBD (Charlotte)
Special thanks to MassMutual Carolinas for hosting this event.
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LOOKING FOR MORE WAYS TO CONNECT?
CHECK OUT THESE CALENDARS OF EVENTS
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VETERAN HIGHLIGHT OF THE MONTH
RODNEY THOMPSON
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Service:
U.S. Army Special Forces, 20 years
Rank:
Master Sergeant (E-8)
Education:
Associates Degree (expected fall 2019)
Preferred Location:
Charlotte, North Carolina area
Career Interests:
Physical Security Infrastructure Manager
"After my military service I’m now transitioning into the business world in Charlotte. I specialize in communications and analyzing physical security. I really enjoy teaching people, getting things done, and being directly involved in physical security infrastructure."
Favorite Birkman Takeaway:
"It was interesting and very eye opening to see my interests, usual behavior, needs, and stress behavior align with each other. The most fascinating thing about the results was after telling friends and family the details, they all said I have always been the way the Birkman results showed."
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ATTENTION EMPLOYERS:
Veterans featured on the Patriots Path website are actively job searching. Please feel free to connect with them directly to contact them about opportunities available in your organization.
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A STORY OF CONTINUOUS TRANSITION
JEFFERY STRICKLAND
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I’ll start out by saying my transition took a while, but I learned a lot through it.
I started out in the military in aerospace maintenance fixing aircraft. After I got out, I transitioned into building aircraft instead of maintaining them. It was unique because I wasn't working directly for the companies – instead, I was contracting. I went all over the United States. And in between contracts I had to pick up different things, so I've done a little bit of everything. Just recently I moved back to Charlotte – this is where I went to high school and I have family here. I had left in 2002 for the military, so I was ready to be back home. When I decided to make the move back to Charlotte I also had to make a move career-wise, too, because aerospace isn't big here. I’ve dubbed this the second transition I’ve made since leaving the military.
I just accepted a full-time position with Patterson Pope as a Project Planner & Designer. I started just last month.
The biggest thing for me through this most recent transition was learning about the veteran resources that are out there – I had no idea about them the whole time I was contracting. I didn't know about Veterans Bridge Home, I didn't know about Patriots Path. I didn't know people like Noël. It was life changing for me. Getting that corporate perspective was huge from an executive recruiter like Noël. I’ve learned how to network and how to connect with people, but I also learned how to look for opportunities. Before, I was caught up in the bells and whistles. I was going for the big named employers and had overlooked the companies that are out there that are veteran friendly. Tip number one from me: You don't have to work for the big corporate companies to be really success after the military. Smaller, more family oriented companies tend to be more flexible, and not so political.
Tip number two, and something that’s very important to me: Stay positive. If you are frustrated, then that means it’s working. Transition is tough but one of the things you can control is your mindset. Throughout my own transition process it felt like I’d take two steps forward and three steps backwards. What made the difference for me was that I was willing to get up the next day and take two more steps.
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ATTENTION PATRIOTS PATH GRADUATES:
At the end of your workshop, you should have received a request to complete a bio for the website. Please be sure to send your information in so you can be featured.
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This Patriots Path monthly newsletter is sponsored by:
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www.patriots-path.org I 704-369-5500 I PO Box 473791, Charlotte, NC 28247
Patriots Path is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization.
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