Navigating Military to Civilian Careers with MILCRUIT

In this episode of VET S.O.S., hosts Shawn and Eric sit down with Karleton Lawrence and Dara Lora, co-founders of MILCRUIT, an organization dedicated to supporting veterans and military families in their career transitions. Karl, a retired Marine and Director of Talent Grow Military, and Dara, a retired Air Force member and Acquisition Manager at Kinetics RPO, share their personal transition journeys and how they launched MILCRUIT to bridge the gap between veterans and meaningful employment opportunities.
MILCRUIT connects transitioning service members and military spouses directly with recruiters and talent acquisition professionals, offering actionable support and a growing network of over 200 recruiters across industries and states. Their mission is to build a supportive community where veterans and military families can access direct job opportunities—all at no cost to job seekers.
In this insightful conversation, Karl and Dara delve into the challenges many veterans face when entering the civilian workforce, including translating military skills into civilian terms, overcoming networking barriers, and understanding corporate hiring processes. They share practical strategies for overcoming these challenges and provide advice on how veterans and military spouses can confidently navigate their job search.
You'll also hear about MILCRUIT's future plans to expand its reach, create partnerships with industry leaders, and develop specialized programs tailored to high-demand industries like technology, healthcare, and skilled trades. Their vision is to create a robust support system that empowers veterans to thrive in every sector of the workforce.
Tune in to learn:
- How Karl and Dara successfully navigated their military-to-civilian transitions
- The importance of networking and community support in career development
- MILCRUIT’s mission to provide veterans with direct access to recruiters actively hiring
- Practical tips for translating military experience into civilian roles
- How you can get involved as a veteran, military spouse, or recruiter
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