"I perform for soldiers because they are important." Coolio
Military.com/NCOA Career Fairs
Some Employers Currently Seeking Candidates With Military Experience
While there are many employers seeking candidates with military experience, these are currently actively seeking those candidate (You can find more companies by visiting Military.com):
Many Troops Still Not Seeking Mental Health Services
It appears stigma and fear still keep many troops from asking for mental health assistance. In fact, troops today are no more willing to seek mental health services than they were 10 years ago despite the plethora of available programs, according to the Pentagon. One of the reasons, according to the Wounded Warrior Project, is troubled troops and veterans wait until they are often too sick or in emotional crisis. All too often, the "warrior" mentality---not to admit that one has a problem---is a major obstacle.
Suicides in the military reached an all-time high in 2012 with 349.
Scientists have found a link between psychiatric disorders and concussions or mild brain injuries. In fact, studies have found that 60% of soldiers suffered a mild brain injury during their lives, many reported their first injuries occurred prior to joining the military.
Military.com/NCOA Career Fairs
- July 25, 2013. Windemere Hotel in Sierra Vista, AZ. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- August 1, 2013. USS Hornet. Alameda, CA. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- August 13, 2013. Newport News Marriot at City Center. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- August 15, 2013. Hilton Norfolk Airport. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- August 22, 2013. Sheraton BWI Airport. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Some Employers Currently Seeking Candidates With Military Experience
While there are many employers seeking candidates with military experience, these are currently actively seeking those candidate (You can find more companies by visiting Military.com):
- Chevron
- Farmers Insurance
- PepsiCo
- Prudential
- Tyco
- National Security Agency (NSA)
- Naval Audit Service
- New York Life
- NYPD
- NY Corrections
- PDS Aviation
- Many defense contractors, e.g. Raytheon, Lockheed Martin, etc.
- Sears
- State Farm
- Tenet Health Care
- Tyson Foods
- U.S. Capitol Police
Many Troops Still Not Seeking Mental Health Services
It appears stigma and fear still keep many troops from asking for mental health assistance. In fact, troops today are no more willing to seek mental health services than they were 10 years ago despite the plethora of available programs, according to the Pentagon. One of the reasons, according to the Wounded Warrior Project, is troubled troops and veterans wait until they are often too sick or in emotional crisis. All too often, the "warrior" mentality---not to admit that one has a problem---is a major obstacle.
Suicides in the military reached an all-time high in 2012 with 349.
Scientists have found a link between psychiatric disorders and concussions or mild brain injuries. In fact, studies have found that 60% of soldiers suffered a mild brain injury during their lives, many reported their first injuries occurred prior to joining the military.
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