In this Veteran Spotlight, allow us to introduce Alexander Ramos-Montanez, who has served since 2017 and is currently in the Army Reserves. Alex is the team lead on the Quality Assurance team with a major U.S. bank. Let’s learn more about Alex… Back in 2016, Alex enlisted in the Army Reserves. A few months later,… Continue reading Sharp Decisions Veteran Spotlight – Alexander Ramos-Montanez
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Sharp Decisions Veteran Spotlight – Maria Hull
In this Veteran Spotlight, allow us to introduce Maria Hull, who served from 1997 to 1999. After spending 15 years in banking, Maria was contacted by Sharp Decisions to assist a major U.S. bank in a new Quality Assurance role. Let’s learn some more about Maria… Maria knew from a young age that she wanted… Continue reading Sharp Decisions Veteran Spotlight – Maria Hull
Sharp Decisions Veteran Spotlight – Joseph Couret
In this Veteran Spotlight, allow us to introduce Joseph Couret, a Marine Corps Veteran who served from 1992 to 2012. Following the disastrous Hurricane Maria and Hurricane Harvey in 2017, Sharp Decisions deployed Joe and a platoon of other veterans to help the recovery efforts for a FEMA contractor. Let’s learn more about Joe… Joseph… Continue reading Sharp Decisions Veteran Spotlight – Joseph Couret
The V.E.T.S. Program Will Find the Right Place for You
While some veterans exit the military with skills that are easily transferable to civilian workplaces, others with more specialized skills can feel left behind. For example, veterans with experience operating aircraft may find it easier to translate their military skills to a civilian job at an airport, while other veterans might not find meaningful, relevant roles fitting their specific skills. If this sounds like you or someone you know, you’re in luck.… Continue reading The V.E.T.S. Program Will Find the Right Place for You
Honoring Our Veterans this Veterans Day
By Karen Ross, CEO of Sharp Decisions Veterans Day first came to be 103 years ago as Armistice Day to signal the end of World War I, becoming what we know it as today in the 1950s. No matter what it has been called since 1918, it has always had one thing in common: a day to… Continue reading Honoring Our Veterans this Veterans Day
V.E.T.S. Graduate Spotlight: Kenneth Shaw
The V.E.T.S. Program series highlights some of our graduates that have made it through the program and have been deployed into the workplace.. Let’s meet Kenneth Shaw, who served in the National Guard between 1987-1991. Like many Americans after the initial lockdown stemming from the covid-19 pandemic, Kenneth Shaw found himself out of work and… Continue reading V.E.T.S. Graduate Spotlight: Kenneth Shaw
The Stress of Decommissioning
For those who have never served in the military in any capacity, it’s hard to truly know what veterans (as well as active-duty service members) go through on a daily basis. When veterans return home to begin their transition to civilian life, there are numerous struggles they may face which may not always be seen.… Continue reading The Stress of Decommissioning
Veterans Tired of Working Alone at Home? Join the V.E.T.S Program!
Do you know of a veteran who is struggling to find full-time, meaningful employment or is looking to begin their new career in line with the services we offer? Sharp Decisions wants to help! Starting in 2013, the Vocation, Education, and Training for Service Members (V.E.T.S.) Program was created to provide qualifying veterans with meaningful civilian employment. The… Continue reading Veterans Tired of Working Alone at Home? Join the V.E.T.S Program!
Veteran Underemployment is a Serious Issue We Need to Talk About
According to The New York Times, veterans are 37% more likely to be underemployed after their service than civilians in America. The Times also found that roughly one third of all veterans are underemployed. You may be asking, what does underemployment mean when compared to unemployment? Underemployment refers to a person who does not have enough paid work or is not being properly utilized… Continue reading Veteran Underemployment is a Serious Issue We Need to Talk About
Veterans Break into the Tech Sector at Sharp Decisions
As of June 2021, the veteran unemployment rate is at 4.8%. At Sharp Decisions, we decided to make sure our veterans are taken care of. Clients are constantly in awe at the hard work and dedication U.S. military veterans are carrying out, and we have made an ongoing commitment to keeping a minimum of 25% of… Continue reading Veterans Break into the Tech Sector at Sharp Decisions