Biz 4 Vets™
Biz 4 Vets™
Sometimes frustration is the first cousin to necessity
in regard to invention! I attempted almost a year to
contact the Veteran's Administration in Phoenix to
offer this program.
After ten months, I finally got an appointment.
What I found was the idea had a better chance of survival launched
by me as a private citizen than attempting to obtain approvals and
recommendations from VA departments.
So here I am . . .
This program is designed for our returning military
and veterans from 2000 to today. Although veterans
can be highly skilled, they may need time to decompress
and to adjust to civilian life. We can lend a hand.
As a former USO (United Service Organization) entertainer,
I served our troops in the Northeast Command. The experience
taught me how much bringing a touch of "home" and understanding
means to our warriors.
Daily, the news spouts all the difficulties with job issues.
With current economic circumstances causing everyone
to be more conscious of their employment options, as an optimistic coach,
I say there's another way! I can offer another success factor to our military.
No red tape, no bureaucracy to deal with, just genuine interest and concern to support people to fulfill their goals and reach toward their dreams.
Sponsors and participant coaches are key success factors for this program.
Criteria
Every veteran can apply to open enrollment and complete the application (questionnaire.)
The more coaches registered, the greater number of veterans we can serve.
It is one-page and easy to manage. Candidates will self-select how serious they are by
completing Part 2 of the application describing their vision.
Criteria to participate in this program:
The criteria is simple:
1. Submit a letter of interest to participate in the program.
Applicants will self-select which direction to pursue:
A. Start a business or join an existing business like family-owned.
B. Refresh interviewing and job seeking skills like how to answer the interviewer, posture and presence.
C. Have an idea and needs direction to give it form and function.
2. The applicant will demonstrate in their applications a steadfast desire to start or own a business. Not all applications will be selected. However, all applicants will have access to additional resources.
3. The applicant will provide a two-page essay on the vision they have.
4. They will indicate existing resources and support they will bring to the project.
5. Coaches will conduct a primary interview for selection based on the reality of the situation. No one will be sent away empty-handed. We will provide other resources like SCORE and Chamber services they can access.
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Letters of Interest Applications
Please apply here email .
Veterans, please share your ideas on your application.
You will have access to our coaching resources.
Please complete the attached application and submit for review by email or fax (480) 444-4189.
Coaches interested in participating in the Biz for Vets™ Registry click here email.
Please put Biz4Vets COACH in the Subject Line.
Include details about your certification, experience, and training.
I will contact you for a phone interview within seven days of receipt.
Sponsors seeking a fulfilling cause, please email here and put SPONSORS in the subject line.
We will provide
coaching: business plans, interview training and re-entry
into civilian mainstream employment strategies.
Sponsorships begin at $25 so even the smallest business can participate.
Companies:
| Individuals | $ 25 |
|---|---|
| 1-5 Employees | $ 120 |
| 6-25 | $ 550 |
| 26-250 | $ 750 |
| 250-500 | $1,200 |
| 500+ | $5,000 |
Thank you for considering the support of our troops.
This is an easy for you to take action and do what you were thinking about.
Your support provides the materials and invested time devoted to our
veterans' futures and job creation.
In return, you will receive the gratitude of a special veteran, plus . . .
• A logo image to post to your electronic documents,
• You will be listed in our marketing and public relations efforts,
• Receive a formal thank you from the veteran you support
• A description of how they launched their businesses you can post in your company.
Together, we will change the way of doing business
and what meaningful work support means to people
especially in these hard times.
Our veterans deserve our backing.
My coaching colleagues and I will do our parts.
Regards,
, CPCC ACC
Enterprise Business Coach