Deloitte is leading from the front with our commitment to military members, veterans, and their families.
Over the years, Deloitte has maintained our commitment to making America stronger. In FY14, we're rolling out a more integrated, comprehensive approach that looks at military members and veterans more holistically (through both an emotional prosperity and career prosperity lens) and better aligns with military members' and veterans' needs.
As part of Deloitte's commitment to the White House's Joining Forces initiative, Deloitte piloted the Career Opportunity Redefinition & Exploration (CORE) Leadership Program to help 50 transitioning armed forces members and veterans translate their skills, knowledge, and experiences into a business environment.
San Diego, CA 92101
Helping Our Heroes Find Rewarding Careers
These are challenging times for post-9/11 Iraqi & Afghanistan Veterans and their Military Spouses seeking their next career. So First Command Financial Services has stepped forward with a two-part plan to help them get their professional lives squared away.
- First, we have committed to hiring 2100 veterans and military spouses over the next five years.
- Second, we have partnered with GoHireAVet.com along with Veterans Independence Project and Hiring Our Heroes, all are national organizations, the latter created by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. These Veteran Support Organizations aka VSO’s were created for the sole purpose of helping all Veterans from the past who served in the U.S. Military as well as post-9/11 Veterans and their Military Spouses find meaningful employment.
We know firsthand the kind of skills, experience and leadership that veterans bring to the table, so whether that means hiring people with a military background to work directly for us or helping them showcase their talents for other companies, we’re all in.
Our Mission
Services
We want to help get your finances squared away for today AND tomorrow. This is why we embrace time-tested principles and advocate a long-term approach to saving and investing. We can best serve your needs through a combination of planning, investing, insurance and banking. Let us tell you more … visit our First Financial Command Services - Military Community Support Services Video for a personal introduction for one of our local area representatives!
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San Diego, California 92108
Honored to Serve the Military Community
Today, more than ever, a college education can give you an enormous advantage in both a military and civilian career. Unfortunately, the rigorous demands of the military lifestyle, including long hours, irregular schedules and frequent relocation, can make earning your degree difficult. For this reason, Grand Canyon University (GCU) has developed a military university program specifically to meet the needs of military professionals, DOD personnel and their families.
Benefits Rank High Among Military Students
In an era of smart weapons, the U.S. Armed forces are more sophisticated than ever before. As a result, demand for well-educated personnel is greater than ever. To answer this demand, GCU offers a robust and relevant education designed specifically for military professionals.
Through our academically challenging, values-based curriculum we prepare learners to become global citizens, critical thinkers, effective communicators and responsible leaders. Whether you're looking to accelerate your career in the military or transition into the public sector, earning your degree from a leading military university - Grand Canyon University - can give you the competitive edge you're looking for.
At GCU, one of the nation's top military friendly schools, you learn in small, interactive classes taught by expert instructors who care about your success. You can attend classes on campus or online at the times that fit your schedule.We offer military university programs in many of today's high-demand fields, including: business, communications, education, entrepreneurship, health services, justice studies, management, nursing, psychology, sociology and more.
Phoenix, AZ 85017
Textron Inc. is not only one of the world's best known multi-industry companies, it is a pioneer of the diversified business model. Founded in 1923, we have grown into a network of businesses with total revenues of $12.1 billion, and approximately 32,000 employees with facilities and presence worldwide, serving a diverse and global customer base.
Headquartered in Providence, Rhode Island, U.S.A., Textron is ranked 225th on the Fortune 500 list of largest U.S. companies. Organizationally, Textron consists of numerous subsidiaries and operating divisions, which are responsible for the day-to-day operation of their businesses ("Textron businesses"). While we take great pride in our long history, we are even more excited by the future. Our vision is to be the premier multi-industry company, recognized for our powerful brands, world-class enterprise processes and talented people. By placing customers first in everything we do, Textron continues to grow as an industry leader with strong brands such as Bell Helicopter, E-Z-GO, Greenlee, Jacobsen, Lycoming, Textron Aviation, Textron Systems and TRU Simulation + Training, among others.
About Us
Veterans Independence Project (V.I.P.) is a 501(c),(3) and will provide needed help to the "Homeless Heroes" who are now adapting to basic life after military service with training to equip them with job skills while living in a supportive environment.
Nationwide the number of homeless veterans is at 57,848. An increased number of younger veterans, both men and women, some with families are becoming homeless at rates faster of their Vietnam counterparts. California is home to nearly 2 million veterans, California has more homeless veterans than any other state. Roughly 25% of the nation homeless veterans, approximately 14,464 live in California. In 2013, the San Diego Region had 2,468 homeless veterans. In the City of San Diego there are 798 were living in shelters and 688 were living on the streets. According to data released by the Veterans Administration, 1,486 homeless are living in the City of San Diego.
Our Mission
Veterans Independence Project, established its mission to help the veterans in three ways;
1. To provide permanent, affordable, and supportive housing.
2. Enroll them in community college with the purpose of earning an Associate Degree that will provide career options.
3. Provide them with long-term employment through our entrepreneurial program.
The entrepreneurial program will provide the veteran with the fundamentals, theories and the processes of business. The veterans will develop their business plan and utilizing their college business studies will launch their business enterprise. Veterans Independence Project believes that self-employment through education is key for the success of the veteran, instilling value, accomplishment, confidence and financial stability to assist them to integrate into the communities providing good and services.
San Diego, California 92108