CEO, Brigadier General (Retired),
US Army
Hampton, VA – August 6, 2013 – Parsons International conducted a premier Golf Tournament on June 21, 2013 at the Augustine Golf Course in Stafford, Virginia with the proceeds going to an upcoming innovator in the world of military employment and family transition – The Institute for Veterans Education and Training (IVET). Brigadier General (retired) Jeffrey Horne, CEO of IVET, received a check for $15,000 among 96 Golfers, Wounded Warriors, and former military veterans. IVET relies on generous donations such as these to help support workshops for deserving military members and wounded service men and women like those scheduled to begin in Northern Virginia on September 9 this year.
“You enjoyed an incredible opportunity to play golf at one of the most beautiful courses in Virginia.”, Horne stated in thanking Parsons International and group. He went on to say, “Please never forget that your opportunity to do so came as a contribution to the security of our Nation that our Troops won for you in a distant, war torn land. They do so to ensure your Freedom and to protect your families. Now it’s our turn to make a difference for them. Take a step forward and say I choose to make a difference in their civilian lives.”
And that’s just what Parsons International did. They donated the entire proceeds of the tournament to IVET. This young non-profit company is proving that coalitions not only win wars – they win better lives for the people that fight those wars. Donations from previous events have gone to the Wounded Warrior Project.
IVET uniquely focuses on the troops and their partners by helping them find their way in the often confusing transition back into the civilian workforce and assisting companies in recruiting military talent as well as in retention, and optimization of their existing workforce. “IVET provides the tools and procedures necessary to help these young folks make 8 key decisions in their lives. Each decision is accompanied with training and education that helps the Troops find certifications and jobs in shortage careers that offer long-term opportunities” said retired Navy Senior Chief Charles Brown and IVET's Leadership Director.
“These are the pragmatic things needed right away to stem the tide of unemployment and associated expensive state and federal programs. It is definitely great to see continued support for a successful military to civilian transition,” said the IVET CEO.
Horne presents an integrated solution to what has become an increasing national focus in the war on reversing high unemployment among young military members. For new veterans aged 18-24, the unemployment rate averaging 17.9% percent, much higher than the average among non-veterans aged 18-24. Some say that number may be as high as 30 percent. The unemployment rate for women in some regions is even higher. What IVET offers is one of the first comprehensive, fully integrated, high tech and high touch career-transition planning seminars for veterans in the region. “This is not just about technology, it’s about people skills too” said Brown.
IVET’s 5-day workshops identify veterans’ natural strengths and capabilities and match them to shortage career fields with exceptional growth potential. Education, planning, academic admissions, personal job placement, and linkage to trained coaches are all provided for as long as the veterans need them. The organization offers seminars and services to industry, academia, and local government agencies seeking to recruit and retain the best military talent in the industry. IVET is a coalition of proven military leaders with successful careers in business, industry providers, and educators who focus on coaching, recapitalization, and employee assistance programs. Hosted and funded by IVET, the IVET solutions program is available to all military members regardless of their background and their families.
The Institute for Veterans Education and Training (IVET) located in Hampton, Virginia is a 501c3 non-profit enterprise established in 2010 that is 100 percent devoted to military transition, education, job placement, talent management and workforce development planning seminars. IVET's high-tech, high-touch integrated program improves their understanding of the leadership, execution skills, cost-benefits, and diversity that military members bring to the workplace. The IVET team is a group of skilled educators, employment and transition planners, talent managers, CEOs and military leaders who have been successful in industry workforce development and individual coaching. Curriculum and delivery partners include Franklin Covey, Profiles International, Operation Military Family, Futures Inc., The Veterans Application, F.R.E.E. 4 Vets and H.E.L.P. 4 Vets Seminars, Together 4 Vets Counseling, PTSD Education, RFD LLC, The Resiliency Center, Liberty University, and the Veterans Innovation Center. Collectively, team members have trained thousands of military members in leadership, counseling, effective employment searches, and family resiliency. IVET's mission is to improve military recruiting and retention into education and business ventures creating win-wins for industry and the men and women who have served our country. Visit www.ivetsolutions.org or call 757-806-IVET (4838). Follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube and Twitter.
Figure 1: IVET CEO Horne (far left) and Leadership Director Brown (far right) with wounded warrior golfers at Augustine's Parsons International Golf Tournament in Stafford, VA.
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Company Name: Institute for Veterans Education and Training (IVET)Contact Person: Priscilla McGreevy
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Phone: 757-806-IVET (4838)
State: Virginia
Country: United States
Website: www.ivetsolutions.org
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