SkillBridge Introduction & Transitioning Military Talent
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SkillBridge Introduction & Transitioning Military Talent
Learn How to Attract and Secure Transitioning Military Talent
July 12, 2023 | 9-10AM EDT
Presented by the Small Business Committee
Join us for a webinar to introduce you to SkillBridge and how you can use this DoD program to mitigate the current red-hot job market, particularly for military professionals seeking their next career move. For example, have you considered how to market
to military talent, how to conduct a successful interview, and how to aid them in their transition to their new position? The webinar will also address how Industry Partners / Employers can tap into the expertise of former service members by sponsoring
internship and pre-apprenticeship opportunities through the SkillBridge program. Attendees will attain invaluable knowledge and insights regarding attracting and securing transitioning military talent and will gain a deeper understanding of the hiring
climate, transitioning veterans’ concerns, and strategies to successfully recruit and support military professionals in their journey toward post-military employment.
Open to members and non-members of ISOA. Businesses of all sizes are encouraged to attend.
This session will be moderated by Crystal Canet, Chairman of the Small Business Committee
Speakers
Benjamin Wham, PE
Managing Partner of Global Recruiters of Charlottesville
Ben Wham, PE is the Managing Partner of Global Recruiters of Charlottesville in Charlottesville, Va. He started the firm in August of 2021 and enjoys working with people and finding the right person for companies in need of skilled talent. He provides
no-cost advice to military engineers and technicians on preparing to leave active duty. Prior to starting the firm, Ben spent 26+ years in the US Air Force, finishing up as a US Army Corps of Engineers District Commander at Kandahar Air Base,
Afghanistan. After retiring in 2012, Ben spent time in higher education and with FEMA. He is a Registered Engineer in the states of Ohio, South Carolina, and Virginia. Ben is a member of the Board of Directions of the Blue Ridge Post in Winchester,
VA.
Michael Kuiper
Director of Ukraine Crisis Response at Vistant
Michael is a first-generation American; his family immigrated from Ukraine. He retired after a 24-year career in the Marine Corps, with eight deployments to over 45 countries. His experience includes numerous former Soviet countries, Jordan, Bahrain,
Afghanistan, Kazakhstan, Japan, Korea, Europe, Australia, Norway, Iraq, Kuwait, and Oman. In his last job, he led a battalion of 1200 military members to process more than 6000 Afghan refugees after the fall of Kabul.
His organizational experience spans USAID, DOD, State Department, DHS, Samaritan’s Purse, Spirit of America, UNICEF, and the International Rescue Committee, among other NGO organizations. Michael holds an active TS/SCI Clearance (renews in 2032).
Michael holds a Master’s in International Studies (SAIS Johns Hopkins) with a focus on Russia and a Master’s in Software Engineering (Colorado Technical University). He taught cybersecurity at the United States Naval Academy.
Michael is currently working in the field to provide responsive and flexible services in support of the USAID missions in Moldova, Ukraine and Poland.