Monthly Archives: October 2024

Salesforce offers Trailhead as job and transition resources.

Veterans can learn in-demand skills, earn resume-worthy credentials and connect to job opportunities through the VA/Salesforce Trailhead program. According to a VA News release, VA Benefits for Veterans and Veterans Mental Health and Resiliency Resources “are free, self-paced resources and have been completed by more than 20,000 Veterans.” Veterans who want to know more about these programs should click on…

Army releases its new retirement resource

If you are old enough to remember the enthusiasm of Steve Martin’s character in “The Jerk” for getting his telephone listing, then let us share Mark Overberg’s enthusiasm for the 2025 Retired Soldier Handbook. “I can’t match Steve Martin’s enthusiasm, but I’m excited each year when the Army Retirement Services Office publishes the new US Army Retirement Planning Guide and Retired Soldier…

Why veterans should add the Military Transition Roundtable to their transition journeys

The team at the  Military Transition Roundtable is ramping up for some new programs for 2025. Right now, our non-profit sponsor has two active programs.  At one point, we had four programs, and our roster of alumni has more than 300 or so graduates. So, let us share this Cameron Hudson LinkedIn recommendation for Matt Scherer, our MTR co-founder and…

The post-military education checklist every vet should use (Part 1)

We admit it.  We love the LinkedIn posts of Tyrone Hewitt. As LinkedIn coaches and consultants, we know how to get alerts when transition professionals like Tyrone post something.  (Note:  that’s the bell by a person’s profile.) Today, Tyrone shared this post on how not everyone wants to go to college to transition into a new vocation. And, it motivated…

Project managers needed for aerospace opportunities in Chicago

  Chemring is looking for military professionals who can coordinate and validate manufacturing programs for their Downers Grove, Illinois plant. Job applicants must be eligible to handle explosives under the Safe Explosives Acts of 2003 (as required by the ATF0) Those military professionals who work in armament development and deployment should look at the job requirements list in this announcement.…

Cost accountants needed at Chemring

  If you worked in the military in systems development and inventory management, Chemring Engineering is looking for you to apply for this Downers Grove, Illinois position. “At Chemring Energetic Devices, we deliver high-reliability energetic devices and systems for the defense, aerospace, and space sectors. We’re growing rapidly and are looking for a Cost Accountant with 5 to 10 years of…

Chemring job announcement

Cost Accountant – Manufacturing & Inventory Management Focus Location: Downers Grove, IL Company: Chemring Energetic Devices (CED US) At Chemring Energetic Devices, we deliver high-reliability energetic devices and systems for the defense, aerospace, and space sectors. We’re growing rapidly and are looking for a Cost Accountant with 5 to 10 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, with a focus…

Going to the AFCEA Ace conference? Please add this to your schedule.

    Join Matt Scherer, the CEO of the Military Transition Roundtable, as he presents a three-hour transition prep workshop. His program will focus on these key points: 1) Am I ready for my transition? 2) How can I document my experiences for my VA claim for medical conditions? 3) How do I effectively share my skills and experiences on LinkedIn? 4) How do I use…