Veterans Business Association

Combat vets having tough time in job market

2009-09-15T05:17:00.000-07:00

Please check out this article:

http://marinecorpstimes.com/news/2009/09/air_unemploy_092109w/

Why don't Veterans network?

2009-09-04T06:21:00.000-07:00

This is a question I've been pondering for the last couple of years.

Why don't Veterans network?

We have the most exclusive group in the world, yet we don't seem to help one another very much when it comes to business. I believe, for the most part, networking with other Veterans should be easy. The one question, "can I trust this person?", is answered right away. You already know the type of person with whom you're dealing (sorry, I was an English Major, and I hate ending sentences with prepositions...one of my quirks....)

I find most Veterans to be honorable, operate with integrity, show up on time (one of my pet peeves...I'm sure I'm not alone here) and dependable.

I posed this question to a few friends, and think I may have come up with an answer. This came from Tony Sindoni of Advance Career Technology, http://www.advancecareertech.com/. Tony suggests that reason we don't network very much is that, as warriors. we're taught to be self sufficient. Sure we operate in a team environment, but we're taught to carry our own weight.

Is this a flaw for operating in the civilian world? What can we do to counter this?

Part Time Help Needed!

2009-09-04T05:38:00.000-07:00

If you're looking for part time work, please give me a call @ 973 699-5616.

The works involves light carpentry work.

Sears is Hiring Veterans!

2009-09-03T10:22:00.000-07:00

If interested, check out the blog below:

http://www.searsholdings.com/careers/opportunities/military/

Interested in a political career?

2009-08-17T13:08:00.000-07:00

If you're a Veteran, and interested in a career in politics, please check out this website:

http://www.veteranscampaign.org/

Advice for Transitioning Veterans

2009-07-03T17:40:00.000-07:00

What advice can you give Veterans who are just getting out?

Next Meeting

2009-06-29T06:36:00.000-07:00

The next meeting of the VBA will be on August 26th from 8am to 10am at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Clark, NJ.

Our guest speaker will be Frank Burke, Assistant District Director with the SBA, who will be discussing the various programs that the SBA has to offer.

Job Opportunity for Disabled Vets

2009-06-28T05:21:00.000-07:00

If you are 30% or more rated by the VA and are interested in working in a Congressman's or Congresswoman's office, I am waiting for resumes. This is invaluable experience and no one should pass up this opportunity. ASAP please!!!

Thanks,
Michael Brinkley
Wounded Warrior Employment Coordinator
703-432-5472

Welcome

2009-06-26T11:20:00.000-07:00

Welcome to the VBA blog. Please stay tuned for updates and information.