Posted on Jun 25, 2018
MSgt Jason Kemp of Home Base Iowa here for a live Q&A 6/28 @ 4:00pm ET to discuss connecting veterans with job opportunities. Questions?
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Jason Kemp-- is the Home Base Iowa Program Manager and is responsible for coordinating and assisting veterans and transitioning service members with countless resources and job opportunities in Iowa. He is a retired Air Force veteran with 20 years of active duty service. While in the Air Force he held the positions of operations superintendent, requirements action officer and training manager. Post retirement he was the clinical research manager at Iowa Diabetes and Endocrinology Research Center.
Jason was born in Ames, IA and grew up in Winterset, IA. He graduated from Winterset High School in 1992, holds a bachelor’s degree from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, and a Master’s of Science in Administration with a major in Public Administration from the University of West Florida. Jason is married and the father of two daughters and a son.
Home Base Iowa (HBI) is a one-of-a-kind program connecting veterans and transitioning service members with HBI partners and resources. Currently, Iowa’s unemployment rate is at 2.7 percent and businesses are looking to hire skilled workers. This program helps connect Iowa businesses with qualified veterans looking for career opportunities. Countless resources are available to help veterans and their families with education and in transitioning to a new community with focused support and individuals who want to help. Home Base Iowa’s private-public partnership provides a high level of commitment for our veterans, transitioning service members and their families.
Jason was born in Ames, IA and grew up in Winterset, IA. He graduated from Winterset High School in 1992, holds a bachelor’s degree from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, and a Master’s of Science in Administration with a major in Public Administration from the University of West Florida. Jason is married and the father of two daughters and a son.
Home Base Iowa (HBI) is a one-of-a-kind program connecting veterans and transitioning service members with HBI partners and resources. Currently, Iowa’s unemployment rate is at 2.7 percent and businesses are looking to hire skilled workers. This program helps connect Iowa businesses with qualified veterans looking for career opportunities. Countless resources are available to help veterans and their families with education and in transitioning to a new community with focused support and individuals who want to help. Home Base Iowa’s private-public partnership provides a high level of commitment for our veterans, transitioning service members and their families.
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MSgt Jason Kemp 1st, thanks for taking the time to visit with our membership.,
2nd, your insight to the HomeBase Iowa region will be most helpful.... May I ask, can you share the POC's for the other Home Base locations, to include, if I might be a little self serving, the one that covers Copperas cove Texas location as i knew many vets here in the area that could use a solid opportunity.
3rd, Tell us if you can.... what resources did you use to help you translate your career accomplishments, your Military training into what caught the eye of the HomeBase employee that hired you?
2nd, your insight to the HomeBase Iowa region will be most helpful.... May I ask, can you share the POC's for the other Home Base locations, to include, if I might be a little self serving, the one that covers Copperas cove Texas location as i knew many vets here in the area that could use a solid opportunity.
3rd, Tell us if you can.... what resources did you use to help you translate your career accomplishments, your Military training into what caught the eye of the HomeBase employee that hired you?
MSgt Jason Kemp
I'm not aware of a program like this one in Texas, but I will say there are a lot of great employers in the state! I know of the "Just for Veterans" program sponsored by the Texas Workforce Commission.
We have a Homebase program in Maryland, just outside of DC. What can we do to 1. Help the program and 2. How do we refer vets or contact the referring agency?
MSgt Jason Kemp
I think the best way to help is by simply spreading the word and networking. I'd be happy to connect with you and share lessons learned. If you run into a veteran interested in Iowa all they need to do is submit a resume on homebaseiowa.org to begin the process.
I have had the privilege of working with Home Base Iowa (HBI) as a Job Seeker, and as an employer. Great program supporting Veterans, and supporting the great State of Iowa. Jason has done a phenomenal job in his work with HBI!
MSgt Jason Kemp
Thank you for the kind words and support. This program is a great way to connect veterans with resources and jobs. A work in progress for sure; but a lot of fun and the support from Iowa businesses, communities and higher educational organizations make it possible.
MSgt Jason Kemp
Thank you very much, the program has great support from both the public and private sector. With unemployment currently at 2.7% there are A LOT of businesses looking to hire veterans here.
Thanks for joining us, MSgt Jason Kemp. I have a close veteran friend who is working in Iowa and looking for roles in the defense and aerospace industry.
Do you happen to work with any veteran-focused employers in that space?
Do you happen to work with any veteran-focused employers in that space?
MSgt Jason Kemp
Iowa has a few big name companies, Rockwell Collins and Aerotek come to mind. One of the great things about the program is every Home Base Iowa business is listed on the website and searchable by company name, location and/or industry. Not only does it include the standard company information but it also includes a point of contact which can be very helpful!
MSgt Jason Kemp: I would like to most warmly welcome you to Rally Point. IT IS A GREAT, GREAT HONOR TO HAVE YOU WITH US, MASTER SERGEANT KEMP.
If you would allow me to do so: I would like to share your excellent post with the Facebook groups- of which I am the coach.
THANK YOU FOR GRACING US WITH YOUR PRESENCE, MASTER SERGEANT KEMP!
HAVE A WONDERFUL TIME ANSWERING QUESTIONS!
WITH MY MOST SINCERE WISHES FOR YOU TO EXPERIENCE JOY TODAY- Margaret C. Higgins U.S. Army Retired: Coach/Photographer
If you would allow me to do so: I would like to share your excellent post with the Facebook groups- of which I am the coach.
THANK YOU FOR GRACING US WITH YOUR PRESENCE, MASTER SERGEANT KEMP!
HAVE A WONDERFUL TIME ANSWERING QUESTIONS!
WITH MY MOST SINCERE WISHES FOR YOU TO EXPERIENCE JOY TODAY- Margaret C. Higgins U.S. Army Retired: Coach/Photographer
Thank you MSgt Jason Kemp for joining us today. What are the most impactful resources / tools HBI has for 1) veterans looking for education and 2) those looking to move to a new community. I ask because it feels like Iowa is doing something valuable for its military community in (at least) these two common use cases and I'd like other states to consider the resources you are deploying to see if they'd be an impactful fit elsewhere.
MSgt Jason Kemp
I think our veteran resource page is an awesome tool for veterans. If you click on that tab and then click on any of the 99 counties you end up with a comprehensive page of veteran specific resources. Which include a community point of contact for Home Base Iowa communities, the county veteran director, higher education institutions and many others -- I'm always happy to share lessons learned and if other states are interested I'm happy to answer questions.
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