Veteran Friendly Companies and Resources for Veterans June 2016

Veteran Friendly Companies and Resources for Veterans June 2016 Below you will find a list of companies that are truly “veteran friendly”. There is also a list of free resources and programs for veterans. Go to www.TADPGS.com enter your resume and review the available jobs. If there any that you feel you are qualified for, apply immediately on the website. Be sure to join our LinkedIn group at http://linkd.in/Sg346w, and our blog at http://bit.ly/SHr9bl where I have information on free training, jobs, benefits, and job seeker advice on an ongoing basis. Training Programs Opportunities are available for veterans to train in advanced and high paying fields of ocean technology at the Marine Institute of Memorial University in St. John's, Newfoundland. These programs are fully approved to be covered by the Post 9/11 G.I. Bill benefits. Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) Program MI’s two-year ROV Operator / Technician program prepares students to work with a wide range of vehicles, to perform ROV maintenance, to understand ROV systems and to work safely in unique ocean environments, this program provides a solid foundation in electronics and mechanical technology through classroom, industrial labs, simulators, and workplace training. Typical job titles that would be open to a graduate of this program include: • ROV Pilot/Technician • ROV Supervisor • ROV Superintendent Typical salaries for an offshore ROV Operator / Technician working on a Work Class ROV are: • Trainee: $350 / day • Pilot Tech: $550 / day • Senior Pilot Tech: $750 / day • ROV Supervisor: $800 / day Ocean Mapping Program The ocean mapping degree program is designed for anyone who has an interest in the ocean. A prospective student could range from a high school graduate, who is an explorer at heart and wants to map the unknown, to a seasoned industry worker who needs a refinement of skills or to learn about the technical and operational requirements and applications of the latest ocean technology. Typical job titles that would be open to a graduate of this program include: • Ocean Mapper • Hydrographic Surveyor • GIS Technician / Specialist • Remote Sensing Specialist • Instrumentation Oceanographer • Applied Researcher • Special Projects Team Lead, and others Typical salaries for an Ocean Mapper: • Entry Level Salary: $50,000 - $60,000 per year • Senior Level Salary: $80,000 - $100,000 per year • Entry Level Day Rate: $325 / day • Experience Day Rate: $700 / day We will evaluate your corresponding official service transcript to determine if we can award college-level credit for your prior learning in the military. Contact: Paul Ryan, P. Eng., CD. Coordinator of Programs School of Ocean Technology Memorial University of Newfoundland A1C 5R3 (709) 778 0334 (office) paul.ryan@mi.mun.ca http://www.mi.mun.ca Companies with Veteran Friendly Hiring Programs TAD PGS Inc: http://TADPGS.com Accenture: http://accenturecareers.jobs/ Amtrak: https://amtrak.job-app.org/?src=B-Amtrak KBR: https://www.kbr.com/careers Koch: https://kochcareers.taleo.net/careersection/2/moresearch.ftl?lang=en Lane Construction: https://careers.laneconstruct.com/ McLane Transportation http://www.mclanetransport.com/ Management and Training Corp: www.mtcjobs.com Novo Nordisk: https://www.novonordisk-jobs.com/viewalljobs/ Old Castle: http://bit.ly/1yvaZkv Training Resources available for Veterans Free Training on Computer-aided Design: (CAD), Computer-aided Manufacturing (CAM) and PLM Software: http://sie.ag/103ueQa. Free training in tradecrafts: http://nexstarfoundation.org/programs/scholarships-veterans- Wireless technician training and placement: http://www.warriors4wireless.com Training for Railroad Careers http://nwrailroadinstitute.com/apply-for-nw-railroad-6-month-rail-operations-training-program/ Training in Piping (HVRAC): http://w2cw.org/index.html Military Discounts: http://www.military.com/discounts Free online education for veterans http://vets.syr.edu/education/employment-programs/ Training in Piping (HVRAC): http://w2cw.org/index.html Troops to Teachers: http://troopstoteachers.net/ Free Project Management Professional (PMP) Training: http://bit.ly/19GPuQD CDL training and hiring assistance with C. R. England: https://www.crengland.com Free Training on Computer-aided Design: (CAD), Computer-aided Manufacturing (CAM) and PLM Software: http://sie.ag/103ueQa. Free training in tradecrafts: http://nexstarfoundation.org/programs/scholarships-veterans- Wireless technician training and placement: http://www.warriors4wireless.com Free renewable energy job training program: http://bit.ly/18By5bM Funding for veteran start-up businesses: http://www.brothersfund.org/ The SBA's website has a section aimed at veterans who are business owners or planning to start businesses: http://www.sba.gov/veterans. Veteran Resources in your area: http://bit.ly/1fbdmnu For information on your VA benefits, go to http://www.benefits.va.gov/benefits/. Veterans Job Bank- https://www.nationalresourcedirectory.gov My Next Move- http://www.mynextmove.org/vets/ If you know are a vet or know one in crisis, call the veteran crisis line. The Veterans Crisis Line connects Veterans in crisis and their loved ones with qualified, caring Department of Veterans Affairs responders 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. For free, confidential support call 1-800-273-8255 and Press 1, chat online, or send a text message to 838255.