Beyond the yellow ribbon
Beyond the Yellow Ribbon
Employment News 
 

 

 

 

December 2012

Vol. I, No. 1 

In This Issue
Employment Newsletter
Employment Success
Employment Reps
Three-Steps to Employment
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Points of Contact

 

Cpt. Ron Jarvi

J1-DCS Operations

Employment Liaison Officer

612-268-8201

[email protected]

 

Spc. Farrah Kennedy

J1-DCS Operations

Employment Liaison NCO

651-282-4238

[email protected]

 

Veterans Networking Group
  

When

Dec. 4, 11, and 16 

9:00 a.m.

 

Where: 

Workforce Center - Anoka County

1201 89th Avenue NE, Suite 235 Blaine, MN

 

 

When: 

Dec. 10, 17, 24, and 31

9:00 a.m.

 

Where: 

Workforce Center - Ramsey County

540 Fairview Ave N

St. Paul, MN

 

 

Contact your local WorkForce Center to learn about other networking opportunities.

Employment Newsletter launches!

Employment continues to be one of the top concerns for Minnesota Servicemembers.

 

This newsletter serves to be a way for our state employment-support partners and the Minnesota National Guard to effectively communicate the most relevant employment and entrepreneurship information and opportunities to Servicemembers and their spouses.

 

In this issue, we'll introduce you to the three-step process which was designed for job-seeking Servicemembers and the employers that want to hire them. Additional resources can always be found at www.BeyondTheYellowRibbon.org.

 

Your feedback, questions and concerns are always welcome and can be addressed by the Employment Outreach Liaison Staff identified on the left-hand side of the newsletter.

 

- Cpt. Ron Jarvi, J1-DCS Operations Employment Liaison Officer

 
    
In the spring of 2011, an Interagency Employment Working Group was established to identify resources and a process for Servicemembers to find employment and for employers to find Servicemembers. This employment process was kicked off after 11 professionals traveled to Kuwait in March, 2012, to prepare the 19% of the Minnesota National Guard's 1st Brigade Combat Team that would face unemployment upon their return.
"Veteran Employment Success Stories" will highlight those Servicemembers and others that have benefited from the IEWG's initiatives. Click the banner to read the latest story.
Local Veteran Employment Representatives

The Minnesota National Guard, along with the Minnesota WorkForce Centers, are providing job-seeking Servicemembers with local Veteran Employment Representives. These representatives are able to assist with employment needs including interviewing techniques, resume writing and LinkedIn support. 

 
To contact your nearest representative click here.
Three-Step Employment Process

Dedication, smart planning and strategic networking will lead to a job.

 

Start at Positively Minnesota, where you'll be connected to a clear, three-step process to put your military skills to work in a new career.

 

 

STEP ONE: Visit your nearest Minnesota Workforce Center and contact your Veteran Employment Representative.   

         

STEP TWO: Use the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities "MyMilitary GPS Lifeplan" to create your career and education goals. 

 

STEP THREE: Post your resume on www.MinnesotaWorks.net.

 

 

 

 

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