Posted on Sep 6, 2017
What is the best way to attract transitioning military and veterans to attend an free transition event?
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It never hurts to have food and beverages as were mentioned by several others. For someone truly interested in a successful transition from military to civilian life, I'd think they'd want to see quality employers available who are willing talk about current job opportunities, answer questions and take resume's. Otherwise, it's another NVA (no value added) function at a very busy time in your life.
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Free food and drink is always a swing vote factor for me. I also like door prizes. A good promotion on networking with particular industries perhaps? More direct invitations to specific groups rather than blanket announcements people may ignore? Something that makes it worth my time.
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It would be best to connect with active Veterans around (ie. Sultan Camp) and related organizations - Team RWB, V3 (Virginia Values Veterans) - in the area and hit up SFL-TAP (Transition) programs on installations. It also helps to have a record in helping Veterans in some way.
Where's a timeline on this?
https://transitionplaybook.org/app/uploads/2017/07/MVTP-Attendee-Flyer-1.pdf
Where's a timeline on this?
https://transitionplaybook.org/app/uploads/2017/07/MVTP-Attendee-Flyer-1.pdf
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Elizabeth Rosa - Yes. It's important because the average Veteran completes a 1-2 week transition program (i.e. SFL-TAP / ACAP) pre-ETS which is meant to prepare us for civilian life. The quality of the program varies from installation and year. There are a lot of transition programs and Vets will want to know what's so special about your 8 hour program.
Will there be other Vets that helped and/or succeeded with your knowledge?
Will the professionals there have a history of supporting Vets?
Will speakers have a passion for supporting Vets easily felt by the audience?
Will organizations have a consistent history of supporting Vets?
Why are yall doing this and what do yall get out of it?
I forgot to mention VA reps in the local DOL offices and DAV.
Will there be other Vets that helped and/or succeeded with your knowledge?
Will the professionals there have a history of supporting Vets?
Will speakers have a passion for supporting Vets easily felt by the audience?
Will organizations have a consistent history of supporting Vets?
Why are yall doing this and what do yall get out of it?
I forgot to mention VA reps in the local DOL offices and DAV.
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Ms. Rosa,
Coordinate with the Joint Services Support Network. Maybe they can list your events on their event schedule and help you promote the events during Yellow Ribbon Events, specifically for transitioning Reservist and National Guardsmen who may need additional assistance. http://www.jointservicessupport.org
Also - network with the Wounded Warrior Project http://www.woundedwarriorproject.org
Coordinate with the Joint Services Support Network. Maybe they can list your events on their event schedule and help you promote the events during Yellow Ribbon Events, specifically for transitioning Reservist and National Guardsmen who may need additional assistance. http://www.jointservicessupport.org
Also - network with the Wounded Warrior Project http://www.woundedwarriorproject.org
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Include what organizations or career areas are normally present or were present at past events.
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Elizabeth Rosa: I would have a party or a function to attract transitioning military to a free transition event. (Veterans have already transitioned.) -Most Sincerely, Margaret
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