Monday, February 10, 2014

Warriours to the WorkForce event Feb 11th


WEST 2014 Annual Conference & Exposition
San Diego Convention Center
San Diego, California
February 11 - 13, 2014

For immediate Release:

Many highly experienced motivational speakers will deliver seven workshop sessions providing resources and information to help veterans and transitioning military find employment and successFeb. 11 - 13, 2014.

SAN DIEGO - National Veterans Transition Services Inc., (NVTSI) will host the Warriors To The Workforce Hiring Event for veterans during the WEST 2014 Annual Conference & Exposition at the San Diego Convention Center Feb. 11 - 13, 2014.

Veterans, transitioning service members and their spouses will have the opportunity to talk with employers, submit qualifications and even participate in job interviews on the spot. Daily workshops will cover mental readiness, confidence building, networking and presentation skills, resume writing, interviewing techniques, job searching, career planning through goal setting, translating military skills and training into civilian life and corporate experience, among others.      

Jim Carman, Military Officers Association of America Transition Center director will provide in depth information about personal branding and policies affecting active duty and retired service members.

Vincent W. Patton III, AFCEA International president for corporate outreach will share his expertise in helping veterans maximize their military skills and experience in the civilian sector.

Angus McDonald, National Veterans Transition Services, Inc. Workshop Facilitator will help attendees understand how to get mentally ready for civilian employment by "REBOOTing their Career After Military Service."

Michelle Moses, San Diego Gas & Electric Human Resources Department will share insights on preparing the right resume that appeal to hiring managers.

Dr. Kelly Price Noble, National Veterans Transition Services, Inc. will show attendees how to "Ace the Interview" with confidence.


Warriors To The Workforce Hiring Event Workshop Sessions Schedule

Times
Tuesday 02.11
Wednesday 02.12
Thursday 02.13
0945 - 1045
Marketing Yourself
Presented by Jim Carman - MOAA

"REBOOTing
Your Career After
Military Service -
Angus McDonald, NVTSI/REBOOT
"REBOOTing
Your Career After
Military Service -
Angus McDonald, NVTSI/REBOOT
1100 - 1200
Current Legislative Update for Active and Retired Military. Presented by Jim Carman - MOAA
Creating an effective Resume - Michelle Marquez, SDG&E
Creating an effective Resume - Michelle Marquez, SDG&E
1345 - 1445
Creating an effective Resume - Michelle Marquez, SDG&E
How to ace the
Interview - Kelly Price Noble, NVTSI/REBOOT
How to ace the
Interview - Kelly Price Noble, NVTSI/REBOOT
1500 - 1600
How to ace the
Interview - Kelly Price Noble, NVTSI/REBOOT
Vince Patton
MCPOCG (R)
Managing Partner Pinnacle Five
"Maximizing Your
Military Experience
In Civilian Employment"
The Power of Networking -John Walker, Talent Evolution



In addition to these transition workshops, veterans will have the opportunity to meet with some of the country's largest and most veteran-friendly employers including:  ViaSat, Bank of America, Department of the Navy Human Resources, VA Veteran Employment Services, and the California Department of Veterans Affairs (CALVETS).

The Warriors To The Workforce Hiring Event is free for veterans, military service members and spouses.

To learn more or to register please visit:


For more information contact:  
National Veterans Transition Services, Inc. aka REBOOT  
4141 Camino Del Rio South, Suite 100  
San Diego, CA 92108  
619-822-2701 (office)  


This email was sent to bobm@workforce.org by maurice@nvtsi.org  
National Veterans Transition Services, Inc. aka REBOOT | 4141 Camino Del Rio South | Suite 100 | San Diego | CA | 92108

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