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VETERANS REQUEST ASSISTANCE FORM
THE CONNECTOR NEWSLETTER

Employment Newsletter

for Military Members,

Veterans & Spouses


March 22, 2023  

Employer of the Week

Northwestern Mutual

Northwestern Mutual is an American financial services mutual organization based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The financial security company provides consultation on wealth and asset income protection, education planning, retirement planning, investment advisory services, financial planning trust and private client services, estate planning and business planning. Northwestern Mutual was founded in 1857, 166 years ago, and it has been privately owned ever since.

With 360 + field offices across the US, the company offers opportunities nationwide so transitioning service members can find the location that works best for them, and military spouses can stay with the company throughout PCS moves.

Part of the company's 160+ year legacy is recognizing and developing early talent, and this is demonstrated by the company's an extensive internship program as well as early career programs for positions in Tech, Corporate and Financial Rep fields.

Career development opportunities, mentors, and education programs are an integral part of the Northwestern Mutual's culture that is also very military-friendly. Northwestern Mutual received the Military Friendly Employer award in 2022 in all 6 categories: Recruiting & Sourcing, Policies & Compliance, Support & Retention, Culture & Commitment, Opportunity & Advancement, Hiring & Onboarding. To help transitioning service members kickstart their careers in finance, the company participates in DoD's SkillBridge program, and works closely with military bases across the country to connect with service members and spouses interested in the financial industry.

With competitive wages, great employee benefits, and so many career advancement opportunities, joining Northwestern Mutual can be a great career move. Click here to check out open positions.

Open Positions

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Job & Career Fairs


Virtual

Corporate Grey | Military-Friendly Virtual Job Fairs | View

Defense industry, federal, state and local government opportunities and more.


SCORE | Business Mentorship Program and Live Webinars | View

Score business mentors can help you start, grown or transition your business.


Department of Labor | Off-Base Virtual Transition Training | View

Employment-focused training for veterans, National Guards, Reserve members and spouses.


Amazon | Military Recruiting Events Calendar | View


NC4ME | Monthly Hiring Events across NC | Register


Hiring Our Heroes | Hiring Events Calendar | View


Recruit Military | Hiring Events Calendar | View



Fayetteville/Sandhills Region

April 4 | Department of Labor Off-Base Transition Training | View

Employment-focused training for veterans, National Guards, Reserve members and spouses


April 14 | Ascent & VBH Career Networking Social | View

Open tab and hors d'oeuvres, open to transitioning miliary, veterans and spouses


June 12 & 13 | Hiring Our Heroes Fort Bragg Career Fair | Register



Triangle Region

March 28, April 11 & 18 | Department of Labor Off-Base Transition Training | View

Employment-focused training for veterans, National Guards, Reserve members and spouses


March 30 | 2023 Battle of the Bull Career Expo | Register

IT, Advanced Manufacturing, Construction/Skilled Trades, Healthcare and Life Sciences



Charlotte Region

April 5,12, 26 | Department of Labor Off-Base Transition Training | View

Employment-focused training for veterans, National Guards, Reserve members and spouses


April 13 | Recruit Military Charlotte Veterans Career Event | View

Open to all military, veterans and spouses.



Triad Region

March 30, April 6, 13, 20, 27 | Department of Labor Off-Base Transition Training | View

Employment-focused training for veterans, National Guards, Reserve members and spouses

Apprenticeships/Internships



DoD Paid Military Spouse Fellowship Pilot | U.S. Chamber, Military One Source, Spouse Education & Career Opportunities | View

12-week paid fellowship at employers across various industries and locations. Open to active duty, national guard and reserve military spouses.


Create Opportunities Software Developer Program | Catalyte | View

Free software development training & apprenticeship, no experience or degree required, guaranteed job placement, training takes place in Charlotte, NC & Columbia, SC


Heroes MAKE America Training Program | Manufacturing Institute | View

Certification and career-readiness training in partnership with local colleges to prepare transitioning service members, veterans, National Guard members, reservists and military spouses for careers in manufacturing.


Infrastructure Technician-Wireless & 4G | AmeriCrew | View

Highs School Diploma or GED required.

200 hrs. of training/certifications and technical work.

For more info contact Trey Ryder at tryder@americrew.com


Nucor Technical Academy | Nucor Steel | View

Earn an Associate Degree in Electrical Technology/Industry defined training, on-the job paid training, travel and accommodation at the Tuscaloosa, GA training site, job placement upon completion.


Clinical Research Associate Apprenticeship 

PPD-Thermo Fisher Scientific | View

Virtual 12-month program, a bachelor's degree and any type of medical background

For more info contact Chip Rajca at chip.rajca@ppd.com


Heavy Truck Driver Apprenticeship | TMC Transportation | View


Operations Supervisor Training Program 

AFB Freight | View

8-week training with guaranteed job placement, open to transitioning service members and veterans in NC & SC


Pharmacy Tech Apprenticeship | Walgreens | View


Sanderson Farms Trainee Programs | Sanderson Farms | View

Many corporate trainee programs are offered in a variety of fields including Accounting, Audit, Communication, Risk Management, HR and more.

Associate or bachelor's degree, no experience necessary


Collision Technician Apprenticeship | Caliber Collision | View

Open to the general public-for the NC program contact Patrick Brooks at patrick.brooks@calibercollision.com/910-574-8185


National Apprenticeship Opportunities | Department of Labor | View

Discover hundreds of vetted apprenticeship programs across industries



Certificates/Professional Courses


Free Virtual Bookkeeping Training Program for Military & Veteran Spouses | Intuit | View

This certification will provide you with foundational skills to prepare you to apply to be a remote bookkeeper for Intuit on QuickBooks Live


Salesforce Certifications

Hiring Our Heroes View

Learn job-ready skills in under six months with help from Google Career Certificates


Startup Training Resources to Inspire Veteran Entrepreneurship (STRIVE) | Syracuse University Institute for Veterans and Military Families | View

Open to Veterans, Active Duty and Military Spouses


VET TEC Veterans Technology Education Courses | U.S. Department of Veterans Administration | View

For GI Bill eligible veterans, housing stipend during training. Computer programming, data processing, information science, media applications, computer programming


Skilled Training Certificates in HVAC, Construction Trade, CDL, OSHA, Facebook Social Media Marketing | Goodwill Industires | View

Low-cost on-site and virtual certificate programs

Sponsorship and payment plan for tuition fees might be available at selected locations


NC Code Enforcement Official Certifications | NC Code Officials Qualification Board | View

Become a Fire, Building, Electrical, Mechanical and Plumbing code enforcement official. Military service can pre-qualify, no education or experience necessary for Level 1 certifications. For more info contact Mike Hejduk at mike.hejduk@ncdoi.gov, 919-647-0024


Certified Electronics Technician School | Veterans Assembled Electronics-STRAC Insitute | View

13 certifications in 18 weeks for a career as electronics assemblers and technicians, job placement assistance

For more info contact Abu Sesay at asesay@tracinstitute.com


Cisco Networking Academy | Cisco | View

Free & low-cost courses, beginner to advanced courses in Cyber Security, JavaScript, Linux, Python, CPA, CLA, CPP and more 


Over 30 IT and PMP/Business Certifications

Onward to Opportunities View

Information Technology, Business Management (PMP, Six Sigma), Customer Service, HR 


Free Microsoft Certificates 

Microsoft | View

Free for military, government, contractors


Renewable Energy & Communications Tower Technician Program | Airstreams Renewables Inc. | View

A Skill Brige program but available to the general public, GI-Bill eligible, intensive on-site and classroom training with job placements across the country. For more info contact Thomas Olsen at thomas.olsen@air-streams.com



Community Program Training


Virtual Mental Health First Aid Training | Governor's Insitute | Register

April 7, 19

Free skilled-based training that teaches participants to identify, understand and respond to mental health and substance use challenges, open to all community members.



Volunteer Opportunities


Battle Buddy Program | Veterans Bridge Home in support of the Governor and Mayor's Challenge | View

Register


"Become a Mentor" Program | American Corporate Partners | 

Register

The program helps post 9/11 veterans transition to the private sector through one-on-one mentoring relationships with corporate professionals.


National Veterans Employment Sites


Honest Jobs-Criminal Record OK


Empower Employ


Veterans Ascend


Disability Solutions


VetJobs.com


Military Spouse Jobs

Preferred Employers


Check out a huge list of Veteran friendly & ready employers by clicking HERE

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