You’ve landed an interview. Great! Now it’s time to get to work to prepare for questions you’re likely to be asked and to have some questions of your own. Here are some tips for what to do before the interview.
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Essential to landing a job interview is a strong, concise, and polished resume that matches your skills with the needs of a specific job. Here are some important tips for veterans:
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Combatting veteran homelessness is a complex and multifaceted endeavor that has proved challenging to solve for many years. The case is clear – veterans do not always receive the support they need after serving in the military. They can have trouble acclimating to civilian life, are plagued by PTSD and other mental and behavioral health problems, and some veterans become trapped in a downward spiral that can lead to them becoming
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When military veteran Sherman found himself without a job during a global pandemic—a time when it seemed more likely you would lose a job rather than find one—he turned to Veterans Outreach Center. Our employment team immediately took action, searching for local businesses still hiring as others were closing their doors due to a state-wide mandate to close up non-essential businesses and stay home. Sherman found himself with another disadvantage—he lacked proper internet access to send his resume or even apply for the job.
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At the beginning of March, three veterans graduated from Veterans Outreach Center’s Auto/Welding Boot Camp, in partnership with the Office of Adult & Career Education Services (OACES).
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Veterans Outreach Center is looking for six veterans interested in a career as an armed security guard. Thanks to a generous donation, these veterans will be funded for a free 47-hour armed guard certification through Valor Training Group. Classes are anticipated to begin in July, and slots are on a first-come first-served basis. Class schedule is TBD based upon trainer and shooting range schedules.
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Veterans Outreach Center is partnering with OACES to offer a free introductory class to their full electrical program, which is free for veterans. Participants will learn basic electrical theory and residential wiring in a hands-on setting. Those that complete the eight classes will receive a certificate of completion, and many students are placed in the industry after they successfully complete the full-time OACES course.
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2018 was a year of great accomplishment for the Employment and Training Program at VOC. More than 500 veterans seeking employment and job skills development were served. Lives were altered and career paths were solidified for many veterans like Michael C., who is well on his way to self-fulfillment.
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