In this powerful episode of VET S.O.S., hosts Shawn and Eric sit down with Denise Lewis, the Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility for Corporate America. Denise shares her personal journey and shines a spotlight on the life-changing work of Vet Jobs and Military Spouse Jobs—two leading nonprofit organizations dedicated to helping veterans, military spouses, and military-affiliated individuals successfully transition into meaningful careers.
Denise discusses how these organizations provide no-cost employment readiness, career counseling, and job placement services, connecting candidates with a network of over 3,000 employer recruiters. Backed by funders like the Call of Duty Endowment, these programs offer comprehensive support through personalized career assessments, upskilling opportunities, and training platforms designed to empower military families.
🔍 In This Episode, You’ll Learn:
✔️ The origins and mission of Vet Jobs and Military Spouse Jobs, founded by Admiral and Mrs. Kleppel
✔️ How the organizations provide tailored services to veterans, military spouses, and underserved groups like survivors of suicide and divorced military spouses
✔️ Strategies to combat ageism in hiring and how to support military spouses navigating career transitions
✔️ Why employers should hire military-affiliated talent and how partnerships with Vet Jobs and Military Spouse Jobs create diverse, reliable workforces
✔️ Details on the upcoming Employer Guard and Reserve Summit in Washington, DC—a must-attend event for employers supporting the military community
✔️ The economic impact of hiring older workers and how it benefits organizations in today’s workforce
📅 Action Steps to Get Involved:
🔗 Register for the Employer Guard and Reserve Summit: www.employguardreserve.com
🔗 Connect with Denise Lewis on LinkedIn to explore partnerships or funding opportunities for military spouse programs
🔗 Check out both programs at: https://vetjobs.org/ & https://militaryspousejobs.org/
💬 Join the Conversation:
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