Compass Check: Career Transition

ProFellow

Tune in to the latest episode of the Compass Check podcast, brought to you by AmeriVet Securities. Today, we're diving into the world of professional and academic fellowships with an extraordinary guest – Dr. Vicki Johnson, the Founder and Director of ProFellow. ProFellow is the leading online resource for fellowship information, boasting a free database with over 2,600 fellowships and fully funded graduate programs. Their commitment to empowering individuals extends to the International Fellows Network, connecting current and former fellowship recipients globally. Whether you're looking for opportunities in higher education, professional development, or seeking fully funded Master's and PhD programs, ProFellow is your go-to guide. They specialize in helping underserved and nontraditional applicants, including veterans & military spouses, navigate their way to success. Dr. Johnson brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the fellowships and higher education industry. Don't miss her insights and tips on how to leverage these incredible opportunities during her conversation with Compass Check host, James Fitzgerald.

Salesforce

Have you ever thought about deleting your social media? Well, today’s Compass Check guest did just that! During this episode, I sit down with Navy veteran David Nava, Principal Solutions Engineer, at Salesforce. We discuss his transition journey out of the military plus the opportunities available for the veteran community at Salesforce. Salesforce is a cloud-based software company that provides customer relationship management software and applications to their network of customers, companies, developers, and business partners. They develop a diverse infrastructure of software products designed to help teams from different industries -- including marketing, sales, IT, commerce and customer service -- connect with their customers. Headquartered in San Francisco, CA, Salesforce has offices all around the country, and the world to support over 55,000 employees. If you or your organization would like to be featured on a future episode of Compass Check, please send an email to james.fitzgerald@amerivetsecurities.com [james.fitzgerald@amerivetsecurities.com].

Hire Heroes USA

As the nation’s leading veteran employment organization, Hire Heroes USA empowers U.S. military members, veterans, and military spouses to succeed in the civilian workforce. Hire Heroes USA offers personalized one-on-one coaching, professionally revised resumes, mentoring, workshops, a job board, career fairs and more, to tens of thousands of job-seeking veterans annually. With more than 65,000 confirmed hires, 40,000 jobs on its job board, and more than 1,450 volunteers, it is the country’s most effective veteran employment nonprofit, enabling the military community to transfer their skillsets into successful civilian careers. Our host, James Fitzgerald, sits down with Hire Heroes USA Chief Operating Officer, Ross Dickman, for this episode of Compass Check.

General Dynamics Bath Iron Works

It’s Fleet Week New York! Now in its 35th year, Fleet Week New York, offers people in the tri-state area an unparalleled opportunity to meet U.S. Navy sailors, Marines and U.S. Coast Guard members, as well as learn about the latest maritime capabilities available. The guest organization for this special episode of the AmeriVet Securities Compass Check podcast comes at the perfect time as we celebrate our sea services. General Dynamics Bath Iron Works (BIW) is a full-service shipyard specializing in the design, construction and support of complex surface ships, from destroyers to cruisers, providing the U.S. Navy’s most advanced, high quality surface combatants for more than a century. Located in the northeastern United States in Bath, Maine, General Dynamics BIW has delivered over 425 ships to the world’s fleets since 1884, including more surface combatants than any other U.S. shipyard. Compass Check host, James Fitzgerald, speaks with Patrick Sence, the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program Manager for General Dynamics BIW.

Fiserv

Fiserv is a leading global technology provider serving the financial services industry offering technology solutions needed to run operations, including products and services that enable financial institutions to process customer deposit and loan accounts. Fiserv provides commerce enabling solutions and serves merchants of all sizes around the world. My guest today is Meg Hendricks, Vice President & Head of Military and Veteran Affairs.