In Aviation, when flying high, everything seems so distant, but as you descend to the ground, you establish a more common sight picture. This philosophy can be used for the military transition. The intent is to provide transition lessons and skills, share success stories, identify skills as they apply by MOS to the business world and allow organizations to share key skills necessary for common openings. The end state is a bridged communication gap between hiring and HR managers/talent acquisitions and the transitioning service member. A reference for both sides to visit!
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In Aviation, when flying high, everything seems so distant, but as you descend to the ground, you establish a more common sight picture. This philosophy can be used for the military transition. The intent is to provide transition lessons and skills, share success stories, identify skills as they apply by MOS to the business world and allow organizations to share key skills necessary for common openings. The end state is a bridged communication gap between hiring and HR managers/talent acquisitions and the transitioning service member. A reference for both sides to visit!
Grant Bennett talks People Fund and Small Business funding
View from the Skies: Military Transition
54 minutes 30 seconds
5 years ago
Grant Bennett talks People Fund and Small Business funding
Grant Bennett (https://www.linkedin.com/in/grant-bennett-686782a0/) Active Army and National Guard veteran talks his transition and what People Fund offers those looking to start a business, but may not have as strong of financial background as needed.
Transition
1- Joined the army after not initially succeeding in college, but remained in contact with his high school and college friends)
2- Went back to School and interned at People Fund and basically "refused to leave." Proved his worth and created a role for himself
People Fund
1- Non-Profit Small Business Lender- Providing capital for those looked over
2- Veteran Entrepreneur Program- works with other lenders to fund, educate and mentor veteran entrepreneurs
3- Invest in business that invest in the community- seek to keep business going, keep people employed, and keep local economy healthy (See Lucky Lab Coffee example)
4- Work as a bridge for the "IDLE" loan and the small business administration loan
5- Focus on existing businesses, not start ups as much
6- Has an education program that coaches on: Networking; Training; Business Plan; Applying for a loan; Accessing capital; and Business management skills
References:
1- Lucky Lab Coffee
2- Vet to CEO
3- Bunker Labs
4- ACP
5- VetMet
6- Veterati
7- www.vet.loan
View from the Skies: Military Transition
In Aviation, when flying high, everything seems so distant, but as you descend to the ground, you establish a more common sight picture. This philosophy can be used for the military transition. The intent is to provide transition lessons and skills, share success stories, identify skills as they apply by MOS to the business world and allow organizations to share key skills necessary for common openings. The end state is a bridged communication gap between hiring and HR managers/talent acquisitions and the transitioning service member. A reference for both sides to visit!
