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Wilderness Expeditions for our Nations’ Veterans

Have you heard about the organization North Carolina Outward Bound School (NCOBS)? This organization offers programs for veterans as well as non-veterans. For more than 30 years, North Carolina Outward Bound delivered wilderness expeditions for our nations’ veterans. These expeditions are customized specifically for veterans and active duty service men […]

11 Reasons to Hire a Veteran

For veterans, transitioning to civilian life can be full of challenges. One such challenge is finding civilian employment. Many employers choose to hire veterans because of their particular leadership and teamwork experience, education, and training. You can also correlate different military occupations with analogous civilian jobs. 1) Accelerated learning curve: Veterans […]

5 Words You Should Never Use to Describe Yourself in an Interview

Are you nervous about an upcoming job interview? Hiring managers all have their favorite interview questions, but they are typically some variation of the common ones. For example, you might be asked, “How would your colleagues describe you?” or “Use three words to describe yourself.” Either way, your overall approach […]

The Veterans Energy Pipeline

Military friendly employers, service members, veterans, and military spouses connect virtually

Attention Active Duty Service Members, Reserves, Veterans, Military Spouses: Starting a new job is never easy, and finding the right one after serving in the military can be even more daunting, but this organization is here to help you every step of the way. If you are transitioning in the near […]