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  • Transition Success: How a Marine Moved to the Civilian World

    Maria Thompson is State Chief Risk Officer (SCRO) for the State of North Carolina and a Retired Marine with 20 years of service. What was surprising or difficult about your transition to civilian life? One of the biggest eye-openers for me had to do with very mundane t… more

  • DoD SkillBridge: Gain Civilian Experience Before Your Military Exit

    To ease the road to transition, it’s important to start planning for your entry into the civilian workforce before your military exit arrives. But what if you could do more than plan, and actually jump right in and gain valuable experience before your official transition? … more

  • DoD SkillBridge: A New Source for Qualified Cleared Talent

    Employment is a two-way street. Professionals need employers to gain employment, and employers need professionals to get the job done. In the government contracting space, cleared facilities employers are hungry for highly trained veteran talent. And transitioning service me… more

  • Military Transition Insights for Success in Security

    Pablo Breuer, Ph.D., is Chief Information Security Officer at Helm Services and a Retired U.S. Navy veteran with 22 years of service. What surprised you about your military transition? There were two things that caught me by surprise when I prepared for transfer. The f… more

  • Mistakes to Avoid in Your Military Transition

    It’s important to start planning for your entry into the civilian workforce before your military exit arrives. Take control of your career strategy now by researching, preparing your marketing materials, and networking to ease the road to transition ahead. 1. Writing a … more