Beyond the yellow ribbon
Beyond the Yellow Ribbon
Employment News 
  

 

 

 

February 2013

Vol. I, No. 3 

In This Issue
Veterans Into Business
Veteran Employment Success
3 Steps to Employment
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Cpt. Ron Jarvi

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Upcoming Employment
Events
Smart Start for Business

When:

Jan. 10 - 31, 2013

Thursdays, 6-8 p.m.

Where:

University of St. Thomas, Minneapolis

About:

In the Smart Start program, you will develop your business concept and take it through each step of the business planning process. Through classroom activities, research and action steps, you will plan and analyze your entrepreneurial vision by creating a well-researched business plan.

More Information:

Website

 

  

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

Getting veterans into business

The U.S. Small Business Administration, or SBA, has several options to help veterans succeed in starting their own business. Some of the business resources the SBA offers include:

 

SCORE, Counselors to America's Small Business

SCORE counselors can help take some of the mystery out of getting started and taking control of your business.

 

Small Business Development Centers

SBDC counselors provide one-on-one business counseling and group training to existing small business owners and entrepreneurs.

 

Women Business Centers

Two centers providing business information and counseling to women business owners.

 

U.S. Export Assistance Center

Offers the assistance needed for exporters to compete and succeed in the global marketplace.

 

Minnesota Procurement Technical Assistance Center

Provides assistance to small businesses owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals who may qualify for the 8(a) Business Development Program.

 

SBA Financing Programs

Includes the Patriot Express Loan, Loan Guaranty Program, Microloan Program and more.

 

 

Find information on all SBA programs and services via the

SBA's "Getting Veterans Into Business" flyer, or at www.BeyondTheYellowRibbon.org/small-business.

  

This month's Veteran Employment Success Story comes from Jessica Mador of Minnesota Public Radio, featuring Capt. Jeff Pratt of the 34th Combat Aviation Brigade.

 

Click the "Veteran Employment Success Story" banner for the article, or visit www.Minnesota.PublicRadio.org.

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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