Program Overview

Our Vet READY© Certification and Training Program is not a one-size-fits-all solution. Instead, it's tailored and scalable to meet the specific needs of each business we work with. By recognizing the distinct strengths and leadership qualities of veterans, empowering them through training, development, and mentorship, and aligning their skills with purposeful positions, we create environments where veterans thrive.

By becoming Vet READY©, businesses can:

Recognize

Acknowledge and celebrate the unique strengths and leadership qualities that veterans bring to the table.

Empower

Provide training, development, and mentorship opportunities to help veterans thrive in the workplace.

Align

Match veterans' skills with positions that align with their purpose, fostering a sense of fulfillment and engagement.

Develop

Implement programs to enhance mental health and well-being, ensuring the holistic wellness of veteran employees.

Yes

By getting to YES, we build an inclusive environment that values diversity and teamwork.

Overview

Introduction & Program Kick-off

In this foundational module, we provide an overview of the program’s objectives and emphasize the importance of fostering a veteran-friendly culture. With leadership commitment and engagement, we highlight the significance of addressing the alarming turnover rate among veterans in their first year of employment.

1: The Veteran Journey

Module 1 focuses on camaraderie, battle buddies, and shipmates, while Module 2 delves into identity and purpose, essential aspects of the veteran experience.

2: Veteran Baggage & Understanding the Institution

Here, we explore the unique challenges faced by veterans during their transition to civilian life. Modules 3 through 5 cover topics such as Department of Defense culture, transition challenges, basic training, and time management.

3: Veteran Challenges

Here, we cover unique challenges veterans experience during transition and some of the ways employers can recognize and help them through transition.

4: Veteran Perception of Civilians

This module bridges the gap between military and civilian cultures, focusing on areas such as time management, resource utilization, overcoming fear of failure, and mission accomplishment.

5: Veteran Culture and Their Needs

We delve into workplace dynamics, exploring topics like words versus actions, understanding why veterans leave organizations, and fostering a feedback-friendly culture.

6: Why Veterans Leave

Here, we cover some of the primary reasons veterans leave thier places of work and explore cultural needs to help them not only stay but become high performing parts of your organization.

7: Buililding and Sustaining

Finally, we provide practical strategies for building and sustaining a veteran-ready organization, including establishing a 12-month commitment to cultural change, engaging external expertise, developing veteran-specific HR policies, and continuous improvement processes.

Conclusion

Building veteran-ready organizations not only benefits businesses but also contributes to decreased substance abuse, improved mental health, reduced suicide rates, and ultimately leads to stronger communities. By becoming part of the Vet READY© Program, you’re not only attracting top-tier talent but also making a meaningful difference in the lives of our nation’s heroes.