10 Pointers for your First Year on the Job

• Be humble! Lose the ego and sense of entitlement.
• Be a sponge! Strive to learn as much as possible about the culture of your new employer.
• Be resourceful! Know where to go for the answers you need.
• Be visible! Volunteer for projects that are available to you and speak up if you have valuable ideas to contribute.
• Be social and approachable! Network with team members in and outside of your department or immediate work group.
• Be patient! Mastery of your job function and rewards for your accomplishments will come in due time.
• Be honest! Have integrity and be accountable for your actions and choices.
• Be a good listener! Do a little less talking, a little more listening, and ask great questions.
• Be selective! Pay attention to the company you keep and surround yourself with positive, professional, and motivated peers. No gossiping or participating in office politics.
• Be prepared! Remain as punctual, professionally dressed, and well spoken as you were when you interviewed. Don't get overly comfortable.

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- ECP Civilian Jobs and Events

Most Recent Job Postings:

• Direct Bearings Buyer, Indianapolis, IN

• Electronics Commodity Manager, Indianapolis, IN

• Premises Technicians, South Bend, IN

• Retail Sales Consultant, Throughout the state

• Mechanic's Assistant, Lafayette, IN

• Product Engineer, LaPorte, IN

• Sales Project Lead, Fort Wayne, IN

• Human Resources Manager, Fort Wayne, IN

• Machinist, Indianapolis IN

• Sr Quality Assurance Eng II

• Principal Material Program Manager

• Fiber & Coaxial Construction Supervisor, Indianapolis, IN
• Real Estate Valuation Specialist, Vincennes, IN

• Mortgage Originator, Vincennes, IN

HOT ITEMS:

• Worldwide known company looking for 87 machinists (Listing #1753).
Must have at least 3 years of machinist experience to be considered. All
applications must be turned in by December 1st. Will start working first week
of January.

• DEADLINE Midnight, November 25th - Indiana State Police seeks
recruits http://www.in.ng.mil/Portals/0/J9/IPS 72nd Recruit Release.pdf for 72nd Recruit Academy. The Indiana State Police are accepting applications for the next trooper selection process for the 72nd Recruit Academy. The first phase of the selection process involves completing the application on our
website at www.in.gov/isp/2368.htm the deadline is midnight Friday, November
25, 2011. Also on our website prospective applicants can locate their nearest
recruiter.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

• Tuesday, December 13th – Virtual Career Fair – Online

• Tuesday, December 6th – National College Career Fair, Indianapolis

Additional Information for each of the events listed above and all our
postings can be found at the Employment Coordination Program website
http://www.in.ng.mil/WarriorResources/EmploymentCoordinationProgramECP/tabid
/1318/Default.aspx

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Legion backs Obama's job initiatives

To view complete article and video go to: http://legion.org/legislative/160047/legion-backs-obamas-job-initiatives

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CHICAGO (AP) — Orlando Ocasio has a Purple Heart. What he needs now is a job.

As a member of the Marine Corps, Ocasio stormed Baghdad in 2003. A year later on his second deployment, he and his team were ambushed on their way to Fallujah, and he was shot in the leg and suffered shrapnel wounds. When he came home in 2004, he got a job at a factory making airline parts, earning about $42,000 a year. He bought a home in the suburbs and settled down with his wife, Monica, to raise their two young boys.
"Then the economy went down and I was laid off, and as soon as that happened we couldn't pay our mortgage, put food on the table," said Ocasio, 31, who has now been unemployed for two years and has suffered from post-traumatic stress disorder since the ambush.
"We were about 90 days from being homeless."
Ocasio joined the ranks of the 240,000 unemployed veterans from the Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts. Unemployment tops 20 percent among 18-to-24-year-old veterans, compared with a national rate of about 9 percent, Department of Labor figures show. And the situation is expected to worsen after 10,000 service members return from Afghanistan and 46,000 come home from Iraq by year's end — many wounded or suffering from mental trauma.
A measure approved by the Senate on Thursday is aimed at helping unemployed veterans, by providing special tax incentives to companies that hire them and strengthening employment counseling and training programs. The House is expected to approve the bill next week, which would send it to President Barack Obama.
At the Humboldt Park Armory in Chicago, the chatter among men and women who have served was about the economy and the troops that are coming home to yet another battle, the job market.
"I am very concerned for all these troops," said Leroy Holland who spent most of his time on the John F. Kennedy battleship during the Vietnam conflict. "They will go through the turmoil of not feeling like they fit in, the hell of adjusting back to life and in an economy that is ruined. I feel bad for them."
While veterans from that era may see fewer benefits from the tax incentives and credits in the legislation, they have plenty of advice for veterans who are coming home to tough times.
"Please, please don't be shamed to ask for help, especially mental help," said 66-year-old Army veteran James Poriatis, who was injured in the Vietnam war. "We were all mostly ashamed after Vietnam, you don't have to be."
Ocasio, who suffers from anxiety and sleep problems, has been diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder. Since the ambush in 2004 he has felt distorted.
"Emotionally, physically I just have not been able to recover and here I am, at the VA, seven years later," he said while sitting in a small waiting room on the tenth floor of the Jesse Brown VA Medical Center.
With the help of a friend and government assistance in the form of disability pay, Ocasio is now living in an apartment in Chicago with his wife and two toddler sons. Monica, also a former Marine, is a full-time student and mother while Ocasio tries to recover fully from the war and looks for a job.
"We have friends who are on their third and fourth deployments, and they have children, but they don't want to get out of the military because they are afraid to come home and not have a job and medical insurance," Ocasio said. "There are a lot of scared soldiers."

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Senate Passes Jobs Bill for Veterans

The American Legion - November 11, 2011
America’s one million unemployed veterans will soon get a much-needed boost in the job market with expanded education, training and transition assistance, thanks to an American Legion-backed bill passed by the Senate on Nov. 10. The VOW to Hire Heroes Act of 2011 also provides tax credits to businesses that hire veterans who are out of work — $5,600 for each veteran and $9,600 for each disabled veteran.
“This legislation will go a long way in helping our veterans get decent jobs,” said Fang A. Wong, national commander of The American Legion. “It falls in line with initiatives we supported in my testimony before Congress last September – a mandatory transition assistance program, job training for older veterans, and private-sector recognition of military skills and training.”
Wong said that Congress has honored America’s veterans in a way “that really makes a difference” by passing such important legislation the day before Veterans Day. “We applaud the leadership of Senator Murray and Representative Miller in creating a piece of legislation that addresses some of the factors that are stopping our veterans from getting jobs.”
When troops come home from Iraq and Afghanistan, Wong said, “The last thing they need is to file for unemployment benefits. They’ve been working hard as medics, truck drivers, mechanics, and a variety of other jobs with civilian counterparts.
“The government and private sector need to step up and give them work opportunities they deserve. This is what the Legion has been fighting for, and Congress has delivered an impressive set of tools that our veterans can use to earn a living.”
The VOW to Hire Heroes Act, once signed into law, will boost employment opportunities for veterans. Key provisions include:
•Tax credit of up to $5,600 for hiring veterans who have been looking for a job for more than six months, as well as a $2,400 credit for veterans who are unemployed for more than four weeks, but less than six months.
• Tax credit of up to $9,600 for hiring veterans with service-connected disabilities who have been looking for a job for more than six months.
• Makes the Transition Assistance Program (TAP) — an interagency workshop coordinated by the departments of Defense, Labor and Veterans Affairs — mandatory for servicemembers moving on to civilian life to help them secure meaningful jobs through resume-writing workshops and career counseling.
• Expands education and training opportunities for older veterans by providing 100,000 unemployed veterans of past eras and wars with up to one year of additional Montgomery GI Bill benefits for education or training programs at community colleges and technical schools.
• Provides disabled veterans up to one year of additional vocational rehabilitation and employment benefits.
• Allows servicemembers to start looking for federal jobs before separating from active duty in order to facilitate a truly seamless transition from the military to jobs at federal agencies.
“For too long, at the end of their career we patted our veterans on the back for their service and then pushed them out into the job market alone,” said Murray. “The VOW to Hire Heroes Act will give our veterans the job skills to get their foot in the door and incentivize employers to make sure that door is open to them.”
According to Tim Tetz, the Legion’s legislative director, provisions of the bill “are fully paid for with funding from VA Home Loan programs and other savings within the department.”
The unemployment rate for about a quarter-million veterans who have returned from Iraq and Afghanistan stands at 12.1 percent. Of the estimated one million jobless veterans in America, two-thirds of them fall within the 35-64 age group.
“About one in 12 veterans can’t find a job in this country. And yet, the Department of Labor tells us there are more than three million job openings right now,” Wong said. “They say employers are having trouble finding workers with enough skills and training.
“Do we have to draw them a picture? They should all be hiring well-trained, disciplined individuals who work well with a team and accomplish the goals they’re given — in other words, they should be hiring veterans.”

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Indiana Wesleyan University

You’ve already proven yourself a leader. You just need to step out of the crowd. Now is the time to earn the degree you need to advance your career. Indiana Wesleyan University (IWU) is designated a Military Friendly School by G.I. Jobs magazine, and offers some of the best degree programs for working adults in the country. Residential campus in Marion, IN.
With the Yellow Ribbon Program and the Post-9/11 G.I. Bill, help is available. Military discounts for all military reserve, and active duty components of our Armed Forces, and spouses!
Nick Torres
317-859-3102
nicolas.torres@info.indwes.edu Change your life. Change the world.

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Lecture - Securing Federal Employment

PRESENTER:
Siggy Letheby, a retired USMC First Sergeant, is the Recruitment Coordinator, for the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Administration and Management, Department of Labor, in Chicago.

LOCATION:
Siggy Letheby will be holding a briefing for soldiers, and their spouses, at the Joint Simulation Training and Exercise Center Auditorium, Thursday, 17 November 2011 from 1300hrs to 1530 hrs.

SUBJECT MATTER:
Mr. Letheby will be presenting information to increase chances of securing Federal Employment. Tailoring an employment search to Federal Government rules will increase ones chances of being hired for a Federal position. A number of topics discussed will be:

1) How to search job openings

2) Decoding vacancy announcements

3) Understanding special Veteran hiring authorities

4) Information on the Federal Job Hiring Reform

5) Creating a Federal resume and submission

6) Required additional documentation

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Michiana Military Job Fair

SAVE THE DATE
You are cordially invited to participate in
Michiana Military Job Fair
Thursday, November 17, 2011
10:00am-2:00pm

The Gillespie Center
53995 Indiana State Route 933
South Bend, Indiana 46637

This event allows employers the opportunity to discover the
wealth of resources from our Indiana Veterans and their families.
Booths are available.

We look forward to your participation in this exciting event!
Please contact Becky Ragsdale at becky.ragsdale@fiserv.com or
Jason Flagg at jflagg@unifrax.com for more information.
To Register visit: http://michiana.shrm.org or www.inesgr.org
To learn more about us visit: http://michiana.shrm.org or www.inesgr.org
We look forward to your participation in this exciting event!

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3 Shift Managers Positions Northwest

3 Shift Managers Positions Northwest

Shift Manager- Operations (Coke and Iron Division)
Our Gary Works facility, located in Northwest Indiana has an immediate opening for a Shift Manager to handle various aspects of primary operations and to supervise and lead a team of unionized operation forces.

Duties include, but are not limited to the following:
-Administration of the safety program to ensure a safe work environment, including proper housekeeping
-Application of engineering principles and problem solving techniques to evaluate and resolve operating issues to maximize efficiencies
-Use technical knowledge, equipment documentation, safety procedures for assigned division
-Coordinate production of manufacturing with production staff
-Directly supervise union production staff, and work closely with vendors and contractors as necessary
-Ensure environmental compliance
-Other administrative activities may include scheduling/paying crews, completing production reports, and other reporting as necessary.
Requirements:
-High School Diploma or GED required. A Bachelor’s Degree is preferred in Engineering discipline or equivalent years of demonstrated knowledge in a heavy industrial environment.
-Minimum 1 year of supervisory experience working in an industrial environment.
-Experience in heavy manufacturing with an overall knowledge of iron producing, cookery, annealing, and foundry a plus, but not required.

Shift Manager- Operations (Midwest Plant)
Our Midwest facility has immediate openings for Shift Managers to handle various aspects of finishing operations and to supervise and lead a team of unionized operation forces in our Midwest Sheet Products Division.

Duties include, but are not limited to the following:
-Administration of the safety program to ensure a safe work environment, including proper housekeeping.
-Application of engineering principles and problem solving techniques to evaluate and resolve operating issues to maximize efficiencies.
-Use technical knowledge, equipment documentation, safety procedures to produce sheet products.
-Coordinate production of manufacturing with productions staff.
-Directly supervise union production staff and work closely with vendors and contractors as necessary.
-Ensure environmental compliance
-Other administrative activities may include scheduling/paying crews, completing production reports, and other reporting as necessary
Requirements:
-Experience in heavy manufacturing operation
-Knowledge of steel making and manufacturing operation
-High school diploma or GED required. Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering discipline desired or equivalent years of demonstrated knowledge of manufacturing operation in a heavy industrial environment
-Minimum 2 years working in an industrial maintenance atmosphere
-Minimum 2 years of supervisory experience required

Shift Manager- Maintenance (Sheet Division)
Our Sheet Products division has an immediate opening for a Shift Manager to handle various aspects of maintenance. Principal products include sheet products that are organized into distinct sections for Hot Rolled, Cold Rolled, and Coated Sheet products.


Duties include, but are not limited to the following:
-Administration of the safety program to ensure a safe work environment, including proper housekeeping, communications to direct reports, enforcement of rules and policies, investigating and installation of safety improvements.
-Application of engineering principles and problem solving techniques to evaluate and operating issues to maximize efficiencies, analyze delay failures to prevent reoccurrences, improve overall performance of equipment as it relates to safety, environmental, quality and productivity issues.
-Use technical knowledge, equipment documentation, safety procedures and maintenance schedules to follow, improve and develop preventative and routine maintenance programs.
-Coordinate repairs and preventative maintenance with mechanical/electrical maintenance staff for both downturns and major outages.
-Directly supervise union mechanical and electrical maintenance staff, and work closely with vendors and contractors as necessary.
-Ensure environmental compliance. Other administrative activities may include scheduling/paying crews, completing maintenance reports, and other reporting as necessary.

Requirements
-Minimum 2 years working in an industrial maintenance atmosphere.
-Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering Technology discipline or equivalent years of demonstrated knowledge of electrical maintenance in a heavy industrial environment.
-Experience in heavy manufacturing with an overall knowledge of electrical maintenance
-Strong background in the maintenance and repair of operating equipment.
-Knowledge of control circuitry, print reading and motors

Please send resume to roger.wilson4@us.army.mil for review. This is all the information I have so it is important to get resume in before Nov 8, 2011. If moved to the next step interviews will take place on Nov, 18, 2011 in Gary.

Point of Contact Information:
Wilson, Roger SSG NG NG NGIN
Northern Employment Coordinator
317 247 3300 Extension: 85327
E-mail Address: roger.wilson4@us.army.mil


Technician Job Announcements - Weekly Report 24-28 October
Here is a list of the technician job announcements that were posted during the week of 24-28 October 2011. For more information please visit our website at: http://www.in.ng.mil/hr/


Position Title: Surface Maintenance Mechanic
Announcement Number: 12-006-T-Army
Grade Level: WG-5801-10
Location: 3 vacancies – Edinburgh, IN, UTES
Open: Monday, October 24, 2011
Close: Monday, November 21, 2011
NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED.
Please click the following link for more information about this position or to submit your application: http://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/301457500

Job Title: Painting Worker
Job Announcement Number: 12-031-T-Army
Salary: $23.41 to $27.34 / Per Hour
Open: Monday, October 24, 2011
Close: Monday, November 21, 2011
Series/Grade: WG-4102-08
Location: 1 vacancy - Indianapolis, IN (CSMS 1)
NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED.
Please click the following link for more information about this position or to submit your application: http://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/301475000

Job Title: Surface Maintenance Repairer
Job Announcement Number: 12-027-T-Army
Salary: $23.41 to $27.34 / Per Hour
Open: Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Close: Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Series/Grade: WG-5801-08
Location: 1 vacancy - Alexandria, IN (FMS 3)
NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED.
Please click the following link for more information about this position or to submit your application: http://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/301523100

Job Title: Surface Maintenance Repairer
Job Announcement Number: 12-028-T-Army
Salary: $22.57 to $26.34 / Per Hour
Open: Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Close: Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Series/Grade: WG-5801-08
Location: 1 vacancy - Gary, IN (FMS 13)
NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED.
Please click the following link for more information about this position or to submit your application: http://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/301524200

Job Title: Flight Engineer (Instructor)
Job Announcement Number: 12-032-T-Army
Salary: $52,490.00 to $68,240.00 / Per Year
Open: Thursday, October 27, 2011
Close: Thursday, November 24, 2011
Series/Grade: GS-2185-10
Location: 1 vacancy – Shelbyville, IN (AASF)
NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED.
Please click the following link for more information about this position or to submit your application: http://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/301782500

Position Title: Equipment Specialist
Announcement Number: 12-026-T-Army
Grade Level: GS-1670-09
Location: 1 vacancies – Indianapolis, IN, SMO
Open: Monday, October 24, 2011
Close: Monday, November 21, 2011
NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED.
Please click the following link for more information about this position or to submit your application: http://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/301474500

Position Title: Supply Technician
Announcement Number: 12-025-T-Army
Grade Level: GS-2005-07
Location: 1 vacancy – Edinburgh, IN
Open: Monday, October 24, 2011
Close: Monday, November 21, 2011
NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED.
Please click the following link for more information about this position or to submit your application: http://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/301492400

Position Title: Surface Maintenance Mechanic
Announcement Number: 12-030-T-Army
Grade Level: WG-5801-10
Location: 2 vacancy – Alexandria, IN
Open: Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Close: Tuesday, November 22, 2011
NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED.
Please click the following link for more information about this position or to submit your application: http://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/301522000

Position Title: Production Controller
Announcement Number: 12-029-T-Army
Grade Level: GS-1152-09
Salary Range: $47,664.00 to $61,959.00 / Per Year
Location: 1 vacancy – Marion, IN
Open: Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Close: Tuesday, November 22, 2011
NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED.
Please click the following link for more information about this position or to submit your application: http://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/301526100


Point of Contact Information:
Eason, Brandi MSgt IN NG MIL
Human Resources Specialist
317-247-3460
E-mail Address: brandi.l.eason@us.army.mil

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ARNG Family Readiness Support Assistant

Position Title: ARNG Family Readiness Support Assistant
Location: INARNG 219th BfSB - 1901 Kemble Ave-South Bend, IN 46613.
FRSA cities of responsibility will include: South Bend, Logansport, Hartford City, Rensselar, and Gary (locations subject to change)
Availability: For Immediate Placement - Salary: $34,000 Annually

The 2020 Company, LLC (2020) is seeking qualified, trained and capable individuals to serve as Family Readiness Support Assistants for BCT/BDE Commands within the Army National Guard throughout the States and Territories. Family Readiness is a Commander’s responsibility. The ARNG FRSA position is designed to provide the Commander with a family readiness program assistant to coordinate all aspects of the Command’s Family Readiness Program. FRSAs assigned to the Commands will be formally supervised by the contract company, but will receive technical guidance and direction from the Commander or their representative, while working closely with the State Family Program Office.
Major responsibilities include (not all inclusive):
 Serve as Family Readiness Support Assistant for the Commander
 Provide assistance in development and implementation of Command’s Family Readiness Program
 Serve as conduit for information and coordination for family matters within the Command
 Provide training and hands-on assistance on the Command’s Family Readiness
 Coordinate all aspects of the Family Readiness Triad—assistance, support, and readiness
 Provide assistance to units and individuals to ensure accomplishment of all Deployment Cycle Support (DCS) tasks during the appropriate phase of the deployment cycle
 Identify individuals and families requiring monitoring, follow-up or referral and coordinate with the appropriate internal points of contact
 Provide assistance and training to Rear Detachment Commanders (RDC)
 Develop a post-deployment reunion and reintegration plan for the Command
 Coordinate with the state Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve point of contact on employer issues relative to Soldiers and Families within the Command
 Provide assistance, support, and analysis as required to the state/territory SFRSA
 Provide other deployment cycle support as required

Qualified candidates must have:
 Knowledge, experience, and skills in the area of military personnel and Family programs. Demonstrated working knowledge of military wellbeing programs, family programs, and deployment cycle support.
 Knowledge of the structure and operations of the Army National Guard
 Exceptional customer service—good oral and written communication skills
 Initiative and a “self-starter” attitude
 Proficiently read, write, and understand the English language
 A valid state driver’s license
 Ability to pass any necessary background investigations, with a minimum NAC clearance
 Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and Database use experience

2020 offers a competitive benefits program which includes: Comprehensive Health, Dental and Vision Insurance, 15 Paid Time Off days, 10 paid holidays, 401K (up to 3% company match), Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance and AD&D Insurance.

Application Instructions: Interested parties should submit a cover letter and a current resume (no more than 2 pages) as email attachments to Jlofreddo@mpscrc.com NLT 5:00 EST on 15 November 2011. Email subject line must read “INARNG FRSA, 219th BfSB." Any resumes submitted after the deadline, that does not follow the instructions above will not be accepted. Applicants selected for an interview will be asked to fill out a formal application.

2020 IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
3110 Fairview Park Drive, Suite 950
Falls Church, VA 22042
Toll Free: 1-800-327-9015
www.2020llc.com

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Veterans Opportunity to Work Act of 2011

Veterans' Job Training Bill Passes in House

The House of Representatives passed legislation Wednesday to provide occupational training to out-of-work veterans as a way to counter growing unemployment in their ranks. The measure passed, 418-6, under suspension of the rules, an expedited procedure requiring a two-thirds majority for passage.

The legislation, HR 2433, the Veterans Opportunity to Work Act of 2011, would allow 100,000 unemployed veterans ages 35 through 64 to apply for Montgomery GI Bill (PL 78-346) benefits. Eligible veterans could choose to enhance their skills with up to a year of training for high-demand fields such as information technology and health care. The bill, sponsored by Florida Republican Jeff Miller, Chairman of the Veterans' Affairs Committee, would require participating veterans to submit a monthly certification of enrollment in a specific course. The assistance each month would be equal to the basic educational benefits provided under the Montgomery GI Bill - a maximum of $1,426 a month for 2011. Payments would be made from the Veterans Affairs (VA) Department's readjustment benefits account.

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Trainer Position Opening - Denver CO

NVTI TRAINER POSITION OPENING

Are you interested in becoming a trainer with NVTI? If so, here is your opportunity to go for it!

The University of Colorado Denver is seeking a highly skilled trainer/facilitator for a position in the National Learning Center/National Veterans' Training Institute (NLC/NVTI) within the university's Academic Technology and Extended Learning unit (ATEL).

As a premier training provider our mission is to provide high, quality training to our customers enabling and assisting them as they deliver employment and transition services. Our customers include the U.S. Department of Labor, U.S. Department of Defense, U.S. Department of Corrections, U.S. Department of Veterans' Affairs and various state government agencies.

Applications will ONLY be accepted online at the Jobs at CU site http:// www.jobsatcu.com. Refer to job posting number 815213.


To see the complete job listing, requirements, qualifications and application process, go to:
https://www.jobsatcu.com/applicants/jsp/shared/position/JobDetails_css.jsp

Application deadline is November 10, 2011.


This position is located in Denver Colorado and is working at the University of Colorado/Denver. One of their missions is to train all veterans representatives throughout the US. Having been through most of their training classes, I can tell you it is an outstanding training facility and the staff were fantastic. If you are interested, use the websites provided and apply.

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Finding Jobs for Wounded Vets

Finding Jobs for Wounded Vets

Military.com
We all know about the challenges facing veterans looking for jobs: an unemployment higher than the national average, and that's not even taking into account the challenges faced by wounded veterans who are in the civilian job market. One of the initiatives that aims to help wounded vets is the Network of Champions, a project formed in 2008 by defense contractor Northrop Grumman to help wounded soldiers return to civilian life.

More than 70 employers, including Capital One, Northrop Grumman and General Motors, are part of the network, which is dedicated to hiring vets suffering from injuries or illnesses incurred while deployed in Operation Iraqi Freedom or Operation Enduring Freedom. Essentially, if you apply for a job with any company in this network, if the company does not have a job that fits your skills, they will circulate your resume (with your permission) to other companies within the network.

The companies that belong to the Network of Champions include:

• Able Forces
• Aerotek, Inc
• Bank of America
• Best Buy
• Boeing
• Capital One Bank
• Colonial Circuits
• Cubic

• Deloitte & Touche

• Federal Staffing Resources
• General Electric
• General Motors
• Helmets to Hardhats
• Homeland Security Careers
• Homeland Security Management Institute, Long Island University

• HRworks

• Kelly Connect
• Lockheed Martin Corporation
• National Glass Association
• NAVAIR
• NAVSEA
• Nielsen Associates
• Pinkerton Government Services
• PINNACLE Solutions
• Quantum Executive Group
• Raytheon

• Silverstar Consulting Inc
• Smart Solutions

• SunTrust Bank

• TASC
• Team River Runners
• TELEDYNE

• The Sierra Group
• Travelers Insurance Company
• US Naval Sailing Association (USNSA)
• US Naval Sailing Foundation (USNSF)
For more information on the Network of Champions, see the Northrop Grumman website

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Wal Mart Job Opportunities

Navy veteran Bill Simon says retail giant is adding stores, jobs and opportunities for those who have served in uniform.
September 01, 2011 11:07 AM Eastern Daylight Time
MINNEAPOLIS- Walmart U.S. President and CEO Bill Simon, who spent 25 years in the U.S. Navy, says he will never forget what the “salty old sea captain” of his first destroyer told him when he reported for duty at the age of 22. “He sat me down. He looked me in the eye. He said, ‘I want you to know I trust you, that your country is counting on you, and that while we might make mistakes, we’re all in this together.’ Then he said, ‘Get out there and do your job.’”
“We’re not waiting on government, businesses, or anyone else”

Simon called those words “one of the most enduring gifts I got from my service. The confidence we gained in ourselves, the ability to do things we never thought imaginable, and what we can do together, is what America needs today. It’s what we need to bottle and deliver to our country.”

Now responsible for more than 3,700 Walmart stores and 1.3 million employees across the United States, Simon urged thousands of veterans gathered Wednesday for the 93rd National Convention of The American Legion in Minneapolis to help lead an “American Renewal” that can spring from the talents and capabilities of the newest generation of veterans.“We love to hire veterans,” he said. “Veterans not only have a record of performance under pressure, but they are educated and technologically savvy, quick learners, and team players.”

Simon said the corporation is using a dedicated website – www.careerswithamission.com – to attract veteran applicants and hire them. Among its features, the site provides searchable job listings as well as guidance about how to convert military experience into fulfilling careers. He added that whenever the spouse of servicemember has to leave a Walmart job due to a military transfer, the spouse is offered another Walmart job in the new location.

“Today, after 10 years of war, there’s a new group of American men and women coming home, ready to lead us in the next American renewal,” Simon told the
Legionnaires. “I’ve got to tell you about this generation. They are incredible. When I signed up to serve, we knew combat was a possibility. For this generation, it’s a probability. Two, three, four deployments, and still they answer the call of duty. They are why I am confident everything is going to be OK.”

He said it is up to the nation at home “to create conditions for their success, so that when they come home, they can lead us to a better day. With respect to jobs, now is not a time to retreat or wait. Now is the time to tackle our problems head-on. “I am proud of the jobs we have at Walmart,” he added. “Inside our stores every day, the American dream comes to life. Last year, we promoted more than 140,000 hourly associates, which is like giving all of Dayton, Ohio, a promotion.
“We’re not waiting on government, businesses, or anyone else,” Simon said. “Frankly, if your business plan involves waiting for somebody else, I wish you all the best.”
There are some things the government could do to “put the wind at our backs,” Simon explained. “First and foremost, we can start by taking care of our veterans when they come home. It’s our moral obligation, yes, but they have so much to offer our country. We need to promote American exports because more exports mean more jobs; there’s a couple of free-trade agreements that are ready to go. Let’s pass them and get on with it. Third, we need a comprehensive reform of our corporate tax code to broaden the tax base and lower the overall tax rate. This will unleash America’s job creators.”

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Disabled Veterans Wish Foundation Event - November 5

Veterans Day Weekend Celebration
Disabled Veterans Wish Foundation of Indiana
Proudly Presents
Rock and Roll Veteran’s Salute


Where: Monroe County 4H Fairgrounds
When: November 5, 2011 I beam from Twin Towers in New York will be on display
Time: 9:00 am to 1:00 am

Bands schedule to appear are: Kings Cave, Anguish Riders, GF Stella, Blind Rebel,Hype War Machine, and Limited Slip.

Silent Auction: Items: Harley Davidson Cooler, Autographs items; Martina McBride picture, Book – Robin Williams, Rick Springfield picture, CD, and book, Jeanie – “I dream of Jeanie” Barbara Eden, Kurt Busch – Picture, Picture and Book – Ted Nugent, License Plate, Picture, Mouse Pad and Autograph Picture – Tim McGraw and Faith Hill, Hat – Larry the Cable Guy, Grease Movie Poster – John Travolta, Nascar Magazine – Jimmy Johnson, Hat – Paul Jr – Orange County Choppers, autograph CD from Joe Diffie, Diamond Rio, Toby Keith, Kris Kristofferson, Nice watercolor drawing from Karsten Mouras and plus more coming in.

Vendors welcome, have space inside building (has sides open but very clean and very suitable, has electric, room for 30 vendors) also have space outside building for vendors.

Registration is on our web site: www.disabledvetwish.org 40 inside & 30 outside.

Corn hole Tournament: 30 dollars per team, each team bring a half of board and their beanbags, 60 percent payback, registration is on our web site.

DVWF/IN sanction fundraiser, all proceeds going to DVWF/IN. A wish does make a difference.

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