Thanks to the Texas Veterans in Business Association for helping with this one! UT McCombs is one of the handful of public MBA programs that ranks in the top 20 best business schools. For a veteran with GI Bill benefits, this offers a unique opportunity to get an MBA from a top program without the […]
When you think of Carnegie Mellon, your first thought is likely of robotics, computer science, or advanced technical research. And rightly so — the school is one of the foremost research institutions in the world. However, Carnegie Mellon offers a top 20 world-class MBA. And with over 10% of the student body comprised of veterans, Tepper has […]
Veterans are terrible at networking. And, honestly, that’s pretty excusable. There’s not nearly as much of a need for it in the military as in the civilian sector. While you can absolutely land a new gig in the military through networking, if you go about it too openly, you risk standing out against the crowd. […]
Accenture is an all-purpose “professional services” company. So as far as Accenture career options for veterans, their options are pretty varied: Strategy consulting Digital marketing and analytics Software implementation and delivery Operations consulting Just to touch on a few parts of their business. A good place to start your review of any compnay is Glassdoor, […]
Look, I know that Amazon is a ridiculously large and immensely valuable organization who has the ability to produce a lot of content for its website. But, seriously, they have a lot about hiring military veterans. You can tell through the sheer volume of info and content on their site that they want military veterans […]
The Duke Fuqua MBA is routinely regarded as one of the top options for those interested in getting their MBA. Known for fewer core classes and more electives, Fuqua lets you build the education experience you want. Duke is also known for being a military-friendly school and can be a great option for any veterans looking […]
Edmund (Ned) Curry left active duty and entered the State Department as a Veteran’s Innovation Partnership Fellow while also serving in the reserves. Tell us a bit about yourself and your military history. I grew up outside Annapolis and commissioned through Army ROTC from the University of Maryland. I served about five years as an […]
You’ve probably heard of Johnson and Johnson (J NJ). They are, like, a pretty big company (last year they took in $82.1 billion in revenue) that has been in business since 1886. But, you may not know that they have some really unique military hiring programs. Their chairman and CEO Alex Gorsky is an Army […]
Stanford’s Graduate School of Business (GSB) is routinely at the top of all the MBA rankings. The Stanford GSB is an exceptional opportunity for veterans leaving the military to level-up their career after the uniform. As a good note, the GSB is located in Knight Center of Management, named after alum Phil Knight, founder of Nike […]
Besides the GI Bill, veterans can access dozens of different scholarships to help fund their education. Scholarships for veterans can help cover living expenses, gaps in BAH coverage, and additional educational opportunities like research and career treks. Many of these scholarships require nothing more than an essay or an application. And beyond money, they can […]
The country is dealing with an unprecedented crisis. COVID-19 has shocked the American social fabric and economic landscape like few other events in the nation’s history. And veteran-owned businesses are stepping up to serve. According to Small Business Administration data from 2012 (the most recent year available), 2.5 million American businesses are veteran-owned. Overwhelmingly, they […]
Did you ever hear of some guy in your unit who went off to work at a civilian job during his last few months on active duty? Yes, that is totally a real thing. That wasn’t a rumor. Unless it was the guy from my basic infantry course who secretly went to go work at […]
“The two most important days in your life are the day you are born —and the day you find out why.” – Mark Twain The why of life—and finding our purpose—is something that many of us struggle to find. It’s something that veterans especially struggle with and miss when they get out of the military. Many […]
Chad left being a pilot in the Army in order to spend more time with his family. He then connected with a West Point classmate who was into turnkey real estate investing and has since found wealth and time for his family through this model. Books mentioned: The Daily Stoic by Ryan Holiday Listen on: […]