As you start on your career journey there is no reason you have to do it alone. There are many people (military veterans and civilians) who have gone before you who are willing to mentor you through the process. I highly recommend you sign up for a mentor and set up recurring meetings at an interval that meets your needs to aide you on your job search.
Having a mentor will give you someone to talk to and explain your challenges, enable you to have a person who will provide voice of encouragement when things are tough and enable you to network and meet new people and learn about new opportunities. Below are a list of a few organizations who have set up mentorship programs to help veterans. If you have had a positive experience with a veteran’s mentorship group that is not listed please let me know and I will add it to the list.
Presently I am signed up as a mentor on the Veterati website. The Veterati mentoring service is set up by former Marine Daniel Rau, entrepreneur Diana Tsai and tech entrepreneur and former Marine Thy Tang. Veterati is an innovative mentorship platform that makes being a mentor and finding mentors effortless. Veterati’s mission is to transform job search from a painful experience into an inspiring journey. Veterati is the only Veteran Mentorship Platform to lets you choose your own mentors and as many as you would like; the average member selects 4 mentors! Create a free profile at Veterati to get unlimited access to thousands of volunteer mentors: CEOs, recruiters, entrepreneurs, managers, Veterans & civilians alike.
Hire Our Heroes offers a mentoring program in which only the very best are asked to share their expertise and experiences. Transitioning veterans have the highest potential to carry on successful traditions and learn the most effective ways to operate from our mentors. This is a unique opportunity for veterans to enhance their preparation.
American Corporate Partners (ACP)
American Corporate Partners (ACP) is a national nonprofit organization focused on helping returning veterans find their next careers through one-on-one mentoring, networking and online career advice. ACP engages the American people in a unique volunteer opportunity to provide career guidance to returning military as they transition back into civilian life. ACP focuses on helping veterans find meaningful employment opportunities and develop long-term careers.
eMentor is a cutting-edge online mentoring program for military personnel, veterans and military spouses. eMentor connects individuals for dynamic mentoring experiences that powerfully move them forward in their personal and professional lives. Turn a lifetime of experience into the experience of a lifetime become a mentor or protégé today!
Honoring Our Troops (HRT) Mentorship Program is started by a Veteran and is for veterans. Veterans are paired with professionals in field of interest, which provides a positive platform and intrinsic value of practical education. Veterans gain access to informational interviews and one-on-one mentoring. Mentors train on resume writing and job interview skills, as well as offer direct connections within their career network. To get to the mentor page from the home page click on Programs then Mentorship.