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At Skillwork, there are few things we are more grateful for than the men and women who serve our country through their service in the military. 🇺🇸That is why we do everything in our power to promote the hiring of ex-military and support them in their transition to civilian life.In our most recent episode Tim Raglin sits down with PJ Yuson, Colonel in the US Air Force. Together they discuss Skillbridge, a program dedicated to providing departing service members with job opportunities in the skilled trades industry.The men and women of our military branches have sacrificed a great deal to provide our citizens with the freedoms they enjoy. It’s our job to take care of them when they retire from their duties. 💪For more information about the Skillbridge program and how your company can give back, check out our latest podcast episode.Main Takeaways:🛠 | Skillbridge is a DoD program designed to give opportunity to military members departing from active duty.🛠 | Ex-military members provide invaluable life experience to the companies where they work.🛠 | Ex-military members bring intelligence, work ethic and positive attitudes to a workplace environment.🛠 | A leadership mentality is engrained into the minds of military veterans.Timecodes:⏰ 00:00-06:50 | The opportunities Skillbridge provides ex-military⏰ 06:51-12:59 | What it takes for your company to get involved with Skillbridge⏰ 13:00-18:24 | The advantages of hiring ex-military members⏰ 18:24-23:07 | The extra experience ex-military members can offer your companyQuotes:💬 “The Skillbridge program was a great opportunity for me to transition out of wearing my uniform every day and acclimate to the way a civilian organization runs and the way leadership works.” - PJ Yuson, Coronel US Air Force💬 “The DoD is trying to benefit the 200,000 service members that are departing each year. This is really an effort to provide opportunity to them.” - PJ Yuson, Colonel US Air Force💬 “A priceless aspect of military personnel is the fact that leadership is drilled into their heads. Even if you’re a lower ranking member, you’re still expected to lead.” - PJ Yuson, Colonel US Air Force💬 “Last words of wisdom: Time goes fast. Don’t take time for granted. We can all make more money, but you can’t get time back.” - PJ Yuson, Colonel US Air Force----------Skillbridge Website Link:- https://skillbridge.osd.mil/Connect with Skillwork:- Skillwork’s website: https://skillwork.com/- Skillwork’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/skillwork/- Skillwork’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWZSf9KTuKudIm2buVFrhcwReach out to Rveal:- Rveal’s website: rveal.media- Rveal’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rvealmedia/- Rveal’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69p14R2ccMdyUbbmdlWCEw
