Posted on Mar 17, 2016
What would we like to see as a community for Veteran Internships from civilian employers?
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There are companies that offer paid internship programs for military Veterans as a stepping stone as they transition that are flexible with work hours for VA appointments, business acumen curriculum, OJT rotations for different parts of the business etc.
What would make you want to complete a military internship?
What type of pay would you expect?
What type of training would you want to see?
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What would make you want to complete a military internship?
What type of pay would you expect?
What type of training would you want to see?
Photo credit: https://goo.gl/edoV8g
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- What would make me want to complete an military internship - The likelihood that I'd either be hired on with that company after my internship (assuming i met/exceeded their expectations during the internship) or a viable job placement program that would help me transition into a full time position, that's related to the work being done during the internship
- Regarding pay - I would expect the same level of pay that is equivalent to what a college student with their undergrad or graduate level degree would make (depending on the SM's work experience and own educational background).
- What type of training? I believe this varies from company to company - based on their industry focus. I would hope that the training you would receive, focuses in on making you a more viable and competitive hire within that specific industry.
- Regarding pay - I would expect the same level of pay that is equivalent to what a college student with their undergrad or graduate level degree would make (depending on the SM's work experience and own educational background).
- What type of training? I believe this varies from company to company - based on their industry focus. I would hope that the training you would receive, focuses in on making you a more viable and competitive hire within that specific industry.
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1. The ability to gain a skill or insight into a field I was really interested in without having to start on the ground floor.
2. I would expect to receive pay above both Intern (none) or basic entry level (because I would be bringing discipline, integrity, trainability and all the other wonderful traits we learn to the table)
3. In Depth hands on in respect to what the entire business model is (instead of just the "department" I'm interning in), software/language/coding training (if necessary), sales/business development training (if management bound).
2. I would expect to receive pay above both Intern (none) or basic entry level (because I would be bringing discipline, integrity, trainability and all the other wonderful traits we learn to the table)
3. In Depth hands on in respect to what the entire business model is (instead of just the "department" I'm interning in), software/language/coding training (if necessary), sales/business development training (if management bound).
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MAJ Dt Comer
I don't disagree. I just answered the questions. Getting the 3 things I mentioned would let both the intern and employer know really quick if there's a good fit. Most companies use "interns" as free labor...without the intern really getting his/hands dirty enough to have a feeling one way or the other. It's the difference between dating and marriage. Internship is no commitment on either parties...but a military intern has shown the capacity to commit and brings a higher level of work ethic, etc.
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SSG Arron Daniels
CPT Bob Coleman , I am not sure we can really call a program for our Veterans as an internship, however there isn't a term easily recognizable. ie. Let's pretend MAJ Dt Comer has retired/resigning commission and is moving into the civilian sector. I completely agree, the MAJ would bring valuable skill set and experience to the table. However, if there were a C suite (for lack of a better term) internship that would train officers at the MAJ's level for an executive role (paid obviously) that addressed specific customs and courtesies, military to C suite transition experience, operational level at a business function (like P/L, department budgeting, etc. wouldthat be worth the time?
There are large organizations that need leadership and often pass on military leaders because they are not "plug and play." I disagree with this of course, hence the question. Thoughts?
There are large organizations that need leadership and often pass on military leaders because they are not "plug and play." I disagree with this of course, hence the question. Thoughts?
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MAJ Dt Comer
SSG A Daniels...you are spot on! Even our GO's go to "Charm" school, to learn how to "play" at their level. That is exactly what is missing from our military transition training. The military has plenty of private sector contact and influence. All of these companies look to hire former military. What is needed is these companies to help the military develop a common core "charm" school, such that anyone that qualifies for C-suite or other opportunity is already brought up to speed somewhat in the culture of expectation in private sector. It may take a year or so of this training....but with the skills we have, the military candidate could then be more "plug and play".
If someone would pay me $100k+ for 1 year, I could/would develop that training program! I'm probably selling myself (and skills cheap), because no doubt the DOD would pay a "Contractor/Consultant" probably twice what I'm suggesting and the product/training would be inferior to what I could put together. I live in the Northwest (aka, Silicon Valley Northwest) and I hear it from the JBLM folks getting out all the time..."how do we get into all of this tech money?" This is from officers, enlisted and all all in between. Figure this out...offer it as a service and then your on to your own CEO'ship!
If someone would pay me $100k+ for 1 year, I could/would develop that training program! I'm probably selling myself (and skills cheap), because no doubt the DOD would pay a "Contractor/Consultant" probably twice what I'm suggesting and the product/training would be inferior to what I could put together. I live in the Northwest (aka, Silicon Valley Northwest) and I hear it from the JBLM folks getting out all the time..."how do we get into all of this tech money?" This is from officers, enlisted and all all in between. Figure this out...offer it as a service and then your on to your own CEO'ship!
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