Episode 48 | Veterans in Supply Chain: Value and Opportunities

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The Expeditors Podcast

Expeditors International of Washington, Inc.

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Episode 48 | Veterans in Supply Chain: Value and Opportunities

The Expeditors Podcast

38 minutes 28 seconds

2 years ago

Episode 48 | Veterans in Supply Chain: Value and Opportunities

On November 11th of this year, the United States will observe and recognize the service of men and women in the military. In this episode, Lenora Turner and Ted Lucas from the Opportunity Knocks program at Expeditors discuss the value veterans bring to the civilian workforce and things for companies to keep in mind when building programs designed to seek out veterans and create opportunities with lasting impact.

:47 - Expeditors' Opportunity Knocks Veterans Program

7:38 - Qualities that come with service

10:33 - Handling higher stakes and stress

14:53 - Examples of success

18:25 - Making an inclusive workspace

21:57 - Support for veterans

24:54 - For those looking for a new career

29:11 - Veterans supporting each other

31:34 - Resources

33:36 - Closing thoughts

Guest: Lenora Turner - Director, Opportunity Knocks

Ted Lucas - Program Coordinator, Opportunity Knocks Veterans