in-person AMPLIFY in Colorado Springs on September 15 and 16

 Attention Colorado Springs! We are hosting an in-person AMPLIFY in Colorado Springs on September 15 and 16!

What is AMPLIFY? It is an exclusive two-day virtual event that leads a cadre of 45 military spouses through intensive career preparation, professional development, and networking.

To learn more and to register, visit: http://ow.ly/sKD450FZ07U.

new interview-based podcast: veteran business leaders

 New Podcast Alert!

West Point Grad Eddie Kang '08 founder of the Old Grad Club has launched the On Point Podcast.

Kang is the host of the new interview-based podcast that features top veteran business leaders who are captains of industry and pioneers in their field. In each episode, they share the leadership strategies that got them to where they are today, what they are working on now, and where they think the future is headed.

The latest episodes include special guest, Bill Murdy ’64, a 3-time CEO, and current Chairman of the Thayer Leader Development Group, West Point class of 1964. Also streaming now, an interview with Bob McDonald ’75, Former Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs and retired Chairman, President, and CEO of The Procter & Gamble Company, West Point class of 1975.

The podcast is available on Apple, Spotify, or Google.

For more information about the “On Point Podcast” click on the link below:https://www.oldgradclub.com/on-point

#WestPoint #LongGrayLine #OnPointPodcast

For Military Spouses

 Attention Military Spouses! Registration is now open for AMPLIFY for July 29 - 30.

What is AMPLIFY? It is an exclusive two-day virtual event that leads a cadre of 45 military spouses through intensive career preparation, professional development, and networking.

To learn more and to register, visit: http://ow.ly/GiBM50Ft38R

2021 Virtual SACC - 20 August

 2021 Virtual SACC events will be held in the career fair platform, Brazen.  

Join us on Friday, 20 August from 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm ET for the fair.  In addition to the career fair, plan to attend the more than 20 company sponsored webinars and panel discussions.  Webinars will be held 16-18 August.  

The webinar schedule is full! Be sure to schedule time to attend these informative, interactive sessions!  

In order to register:

• You must be a graduate of USAFA, USCGA, USMA, USMMA or USNA
• You must be an active member with your Alumni Association/Association of Graduates
• Be sure to schedule time to attend webinars - they are great opportunities to connect with and ask questions of recruiters

https://sacc-jobfair.com/Home/CandidateRegistration?city=SanDiego

Virtual Military Officer Job Fair - Nationwide Event July 23, 2021

 You are invited to attend our Virtual Military Officer Job Fair from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm (ET) on July 23, 2021 At the job fair, you can meet one-on-one (via text chats) with dozens of employers in a wide range of fields. All types of jobs. Local and nationwide career opportunities!

ELIGIBLE TO ATTEND:

Free and open to all transitioning or former (separated or retired) military officers of all ranks, commissioning sources, and branches of service; active duty, National Guard, and Reserve. Pre-registration is required.

Register now via Corporate Gray Online.

COMPANIES:

Below is the list of companies that will be attending this event. This list is updated as new companies register, so check back often.

Amazon Chemonics International Esri First Command Financial Services Freedom Mortgage Golden Key Group Institute for Defense Analyses JRC Integrated Systems LinQuest Peraton Tracer Franchising U.S. Agency for International Development U.S. Department of Energy

TIPS FOR A SUCCESSFUL JOB FAIR:

* Refine your resume until it represents you in the best possible light. * Practice your 30 seconds sales pitch. * Research the companies in advance; know all you can about their products and services. * Dress for success -- either a business suit or coat and tie are recommended for men; equivalent attire for women. (for possible video interviews) * Read the Employer Directory you will receive prior to the event. * Project a professional image at all times. * Be positive and upbeat in your conversations. * Meet with all the companies -- you never know where the "right" opportunity may be. * Keep your options open. Stay flexible. * Be respectful of the recruiter's time -- provide a brief, accurate glimpse of who you are, what you're looking to do, your geographic preference, and when you will be available to start work. * Defer questions about salary requirements until later in the interview process. * Thank the recruiter for giving you the opportunity to present your qualifications. Ask about next steps

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This job fair is sponsored by the West Point Society of DC.

Virtual Job Fair - June 25, 2021 11 am (ET) - 2 pm (ET)

Connecting Employers With Military Veterans!

 

This Corporate Gray Virtual Military-Friendly Job Fair provides military-experienced job seekers the opportunity to interview with employers nationwide via text and video chats. The event is open and free to all job seekers, including civilians. Job seekers are required to register both on Corporate Gray Online and on eCareerFairs, the platform being used to host the virtual event. Registered candidates will receive training on eCareerFairs, the Virtual Job Fair Training Guide, and the Job Fair Employer Directory prior to the event.

Interview via text chats and video with 25 companies and government agencies, including: Lockheed Martin, SAIC, Accenture Federal Services, LifeNet Health, Transportation Security Administration, National Security Agency, Stryker, Scientific Research Corporation, Accenture Federal Services, Naval Systems Inc., Leidos, Foley CAT, LinQuest, Newport News Shipbuilding, LifeNet Health, U.S. Postal Service, The GBS Group, and more

 1. To Register, click here:   https://www.corporategray.com/login

2.  Click the JOB FAIRS link on the menu bar

 

3.  Click the "register" link for the June 25 Virtual Job Fair

 

4.  Upload your resume and click the "Register" button

 

You will then be directed to complete your registration on the eCareerFairs website, which is the platform that will be used to host this event.

 

All registered job seekers will receive an invitation to the Virtual Job Fair Training Webinar and receive the Virtual Job Fair Guide and Job Fair Employer Directory prior to the event. This job fair is free to all job seekers and especially for those who served in the military.

keep your clearance.

 Transition out of military service and keep your clearance. Our friends at SkillStorm offer tech training programs for transitioning service members with direct access to top employers and can help you keep (or even upgrade) your clearance.

Learn more about different pathways to a career in tech through SkillStorm on May 27 at 6 p.m. ET. http://ow.ly/9IrV50EMgLO

Virtual Career Fair, 7 May 12–5 p.m. EDT

 Career Services - Career transitions can be challenging…Navigating a transition during a pandemic is especially daunting. If you are considering a new career path OR if your organization is searching for top-tier talent, SACC can help you make the right connections. Register now to be part of an exceptional four-day experience featuring guest speakers in more than 20 employer-sponsored webinars and opportunities available with a wide range of premier employers.  Questions? Contact us at careers@wpaog.org.

Additional details:

SACC Webinars, 3-5 May - Schedule will be available on event website

Virtual Career Fair, 7 May 12–5 p.m. EDT - As with all SACC events, you have an incredible opportunity to:

·         Connect virtually with recruiters from industry-leading employers on February 26^th.

·         Meet with companies who are actually hiring!

·         Leverage an industry-leading virtual career fair platform!

·         Employers are already reaching out to prospective candidates for introductory, pre-screen phone calls.

·         Do not miss out on this opportunity to land a job offer in a challenging economic environment.

Join the “WPAOG Career Services Network” on LinkedIn to stay up to date on hot jobs, career events and announcements from your WPAOG Career Services team

Looking for a mechanic

 

Mechanic (Englewood)

2390 W Dartmouth Ave & Zuni

Compensation: Negotiable.

Employment type: full-time with every other Friday off

Growing company seeking an experienced mechanic. Colorado Based, Veteran Owned.

Assembly, disassembly, troubleshooting and repair of pumps. Manual machine shop skills required. CNC Machine experience a plus. All work is inside our warehouse shop. No traveling except occasional errands in town. Must have a driver’s license. We provide all tools.

Please have resume available. Competitive pay, weekday hours, every other Friday off. Link to our website: www.thelco.com

Submit Resumes to: mperry@thelco.com

Virtual Military-Friendly Job Fair ~ March 26, 2021

 Interview via text and video chats with 35+ companies, including: Lockheed Martin, National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, SAIC, Leidos, Military Sealift Command, Chemonics, Gypsum Management & Supply, Tekla Research, QinetiQ, Valiant Integrated Services, U.S. Postal Service, QED Systems, Eaton Corporation, AFG Group, LinQuest, G2 Global Solutions, and more!

To see the list of all the companies registered to date, along with their job listings and a link to their respective LinkedIn page, visit www.corporategray.com/jobfairs/428. Be sure to search their jobs and apply in advance so that you can chat about those applications during the event.

The first step is to register for the job fair on Corporate Gray Online:

1. Visit www.CorporateGray.com/login and login or create an applicant account.

2.  Click the JOB FAIRS link on the menu bar

3.  Click the "register" link for the March 26 Virtual Job Fair

4.  Upload your resume and click the "Register" button

You will then be directed to complete your registration on the eCareerFairs website, which is the platform that will be used to host this event.

All registered job seekers will receive an invitation to the Virtual Job Fair Training Webinar and receive the Virtual Job Fair Guide and the Job Fair Employer Directory prior to the event.

Virtual Military-Friendly Job Fair, September 25

 If you are seeking employment, Corporate Gray invites you to participate in the Friday, September 25 Corporate Gray Virtual Military-Friendly Job Fair, which will be held online from 10 am to 2 pm (ET).

You would be able to interview via one-on-one text and video chats with over 30 companies, including: Lockheed Martin, Leidos, LMI, U.S. Postal Service, WR Systems, Kearney and Company, Caterpillar, OBXtek, Novant Health, National Security Agency, U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, Logistics Systems Inc, ARServices, SAIC, Micron Technology, NetCentrics, Preferred Systems Solutions, SimVentions, and many more! To see the list of all the companies registered-to-date, visit www.corporategray.com/jobfairs/422.

The first step is to register for the job fair on Corporate Gray Online:

1. Visit www.CorporateGray.com/login and login or create an applicant account.

2.  Click the JOB FAIRS link on the menu bar

3.  Click the "register" link for the September 25 Job Fair

4.  Upload your resume and click the "Register" button

You will then be directed to complete your registration on the eCareerFairs website, which is the platform that will be used to host this event.

All job seekers who are registered both on Corporate Gray Online and on eCareerFairs will receive an invitation to the September 21 Virtual Job Fair training session and the Virtual Job Fair Transition Guide.

Conducting a Resilient Job Search - webinar

On Friday, April 17 from 10:00 am to 10:45 am (ET), I will be presenting a webinar titled, "Conducting a Resilient Job Search."  This is the same presentation I give monthly as part of a DC area TAP Class. This webinar will include different aspects of the military-to-civilian transition process, and is appropriate for all transitioning service members / veterans and is free to them.

Please share the webinar registration info below with those transitioning service members and veterans you're assisting in their job search.

Speaker:  Carl Savino, co-author of "The Military-to-Civilian Transition Guide"

Webex Meeting: Conducting a Resilient Job Search

Date: Friday, April 17, 2020

Time: 10:00-10:45 AM (EDT)

Register here:

https://corporategray.my.webex.com/corporategray.my/j.php?RGID=rf67eacf042727fd95e9af0e8c51b75b6

Thank you!

Carl Savino
Corporate Gray

Agenda for Tuesday, 31 Dec 2019, and Final Notes on Networking Options

Please note:  Despite the holiday period, we will still meet this week - Tuesday, 31 DEC 2019.

1. AGENDA FOR TUESDAY, 31 DECEMBER 2019:

0700-0800:  Introductions. Assistance, and Open Forum Discussion.

During introductions, tell us a bit about yourself and any networking needs. We can help with referrals, advice, job search assistance, and other networking.  We also welcome topics of general interest for discussion.  


2. SPEAKER SCHEDULE:

No further BizNet meetings are scheduled after this week (31 Dec). 

3.  YOUR OPTIONS FOR CONTINUED NETWORKING AFTER OUR FINAL MEETING THIS WEEK: 

Unfortunately, our search of the past 2+ months has not succeeded in finding a new facilitator to take over that role.  That means this week's meeting (Tuesday, 31 Dec) will be our final one after more than 23 years of uninterrupted weekly meetings since the group's founding in 1996.  This weekly blog post/email will also discontinue. 

In the future, if someone steps forward to revive or reboot the group in some form, with or without facilitated in-person meetings, I assume they will strive to get the word out via last known rosters and/or via your local AOG, Society, alumni organization, etc.  

Meantime, here are some options for service academy grads in the Denver area who'd like to continue networking with each other:

• LinkedIn:  Our existing LinkedIn group is called Denver Service Academy BizNet and currently has 251 members.   https://www.linkedin.com/groups/2867368/

• Facebook:  Our existing Facebook group is called Academy BizNet of Colorado.  https://www.facebook.com/Academy-Biznet-of-Colorado-242690073301/

• Web Site:  Our existing web site is at http://www.academybiznet.org/

• Blog:  Our existing blog is at http://academybiznetblog.blogspot.com/

• Ad-Hoc Meetings:  While our scheduled meetings will discontinue after this week, the Embassy Suites remains an option for individual meet-ups of your choosing.  You're certainly free to make that happen and use the Embassy Suites (7525 East Hampden) as a meeting place if desired. Our informal, no-cost, verbal arrangement with the hotel has been to use any available seating/tables in their public area (the large atrium), which you could still do if desired.  Of course, any non-overnight guests who want to use their buffet for breakfast/coffee/etc. must pay first at the front desk. 

• BizNet in Colorado Springs:  The BizNet group in Colorado Springs remains alive and well.  Their weekly meetings are each Tuesday at 0700, with the same approach and casual format as we've had in the Denver BizNet group -- in fact the Springs group was a direct spin-off from our Denver group beginning in 2008.  They meet at Jason's Deli, 7455 North Academy Boulevard.  Their primary communication vehicle is a LinkedIn group called Service Academy Biznet Pikes Peak Region.  https://www.linkedin.com/groups/2848826/

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Happy New Year!  Wishing everyone all the best in 2020.

Joe Paniccia (USMA '84)

PanicciaJoe@gmail.com

Service Academy BizNet of Denver will have its final meeting on Tuesday, 31 Dec 2019, at 0700, in the Embassy Suites hotel at 7525 East Hampden Avenue, Denver, CO 80231.  From I-25, exit at Hampden, then proceed east for 1 mile, where the hotel will be on your left.  Parking at the hotel is free. Look for us at the conference table just outside the 14'ers Room, which is to your left as you enter the hotel's central atrium.  RSVP is not required. Dress is casual. Attendance is open to graduates of the federal service academies (USAFA, USCGA, USMA, USMMA, USNA). There are no dues or fees.  Our schedule, roster, and other information are posted at www.academybiznet.org.  

Weekly News & Agenda for Tuesday, 24 December 2019

Note we will still meet during the holiday period -- Dec 24 and 31.

1. AGENDA FOR TUESDAY, 24 DECEMBER 2019:

0700-0800:  Introductions. Assistance, and Open Forum Discussion.

During introductions, tell us a bit about yourself and any networking needs. We can help with referrals, advice, job search assistance, and other networking.  We also welcome topics of general interest for discussion.  


2. SPEAKER SCHEDULE:

24 December:  Open Forum Networking.  Yes, still meeting during the holiday period.

31 December:  Open Forum Networking.  Possibly the final Denver BizNet meeting after 23+ years -- see below.  

3.  SEEKING A NEW BIZNET FACILITATOR:

We're still looking for a new facilitator for the Denver BizNet group as I've decided to move on from that role effective at the end of this year.  If you're interested in picking up this role, please let me know, at PanicciaJoe@gmail.com.

Please consider taking up the torch to keep this valuable forum going -- it has met weekly, without interruption, for more than 23 years (since 1996).

This is an opportunity for someone to reboot the group in some form after the end of this year. You could continue it as a weekly in-person forum, or change to a different meeting frequency, or revert to a virtual-only approach via the LinkedIn group. Many possibilities, and an opportunity for someone to continue our simple mission of grads helping grads.

Beginning in January, if a new facilitator has not been identified, the facilitation (including this weekly blog post/email, facilitation of the weekly Tuesday meeting, responses/coordination of requests for assistance, etc.) will discontinue, although members could certainly choose to keep meeting on your own at the Embassy Suites on Tuesday mornings if you wish.  You could also consider attending the BizNet group in Colorado Springs, which meets on the same day of week and time (Tuesdays, 0700-0800) as we've been meeting here in Denver.  They meet at Jason's Deli on North Academy Blvd in Colorado Springs.     

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Joe Paniccia (USMA '84)

PanicciaJoe@gmail.com

Service Academy BizNet of Denver meets weekly on Tuesdays at 0700, in the Embassy Suites hotel at 7525 East Hampden Avenue, Denver, CO 80231.  From I-25, exit at Hampden, then proceed east for 1 mile, where the hotel will be on your left.  Parking at the hotel is free. Look for us at the conference table just outside the 14'ers Room, which is to your left as you enter the hotel's central atrium.  RSVP is not required. Dress is casual. Attendance is open to graduates of the federal service academies (USAFA, USCGA, USMA, USMMA, USNA). There are no dues or fees.  Our schedule, roster, and other information are posted at www.academybiznet.org.  Sign up (free) by following the instructions on the home page, to receive communications via our blog and email.

Weekly News & Agenda for Tuesday, 17 December 2019

1.  SEEKING A NEW BIZNET FACILITATOR:

We're still looking for a new facilitator for the Denver BizNet group as I've decided to move on from that role effective at the end of this year.  If you're interested in picking up this role, please let me know, at PanicciaJoe@gmail.com.

Please consider taking up the torch to keep this valuable forum going -- it has met weekly, without interruption, for more than 23 years (since 1996).

This is an opportunity for someone to reboot the group in some form after the end of this year. You could continue it as a weekly in-person forum, or change to a different meeting frequency, or revert to a virtual-only approach via the LinkedIn group. Many possibilities, and an opportunity for someone to continue our simple mission of grads helping grads.

Beginning in January, if a new facilitator has not been identified, the facilitation (including this weekly blog post/email, facilitation of the weekly Tuesday meeting, responses/coordination of requests for assistance, etc.) will discontinue, although members could certainly choose to keep meeting on your own at the Embassy Suites on Tuesday mornings if you wish.  You could also consider attending the BizNet group in Colorado Springs, which meets on the same day of week and time (Tuesdays, 0700-0800) as we've been meeting here in Denver.  They meet at Jason's Deli on North Academy Blvd in Colorado Springs.     

2. AGENDA FOR TUESDAY, 17 DECEMBER 2019:

0700-0800:  Introductions. Assistance, and Open Forum Discussion.

During introductions, tell us a bit about yourself and any networking needs. We can help with referrals, advice, job search assistance, and other networking.  We also welcome topics of general interest for discussion.  


3. SPEAKER SCHEDULE:

17 December:  Open Forum Networking

24 December:  TBD or Open Forum Networking.  We will still meet during the holiday period.

31 December:  TBD or Open Forum Networking.  Possibly the final Denver BizNet meeting after 23+ years.  

If you have a speaker in mind for an upcoming Tuesday, or would like to lead a discussion yourself, just let me know, at PanicciaJoe@gmail.com.

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Have a great week.  And congrats to Navy!  Good luck to both Navy and Air Force in their upcoming bowl games.

Joe Paniccia (USMA '84)

PanicciaJoe@gmail.com

Service Academy BizNet of Denver meets weekly on Tuesdays at 0700, in the Embassy Suites hotel at 7525 East Hampden Avenue, Denver, CO 80231.  From I-25, exit at Hampden, then proceed east for 1 mile, where the hotel will be on your left.  Parking at the hotel is free. Look for us at the conference table just outside the 14'ers Room, which is to your left as you enter the hotel's central atrium.  RSVP is not required. Dress is casual. Attendance is open to graduates of the federal service academies (USAFA, USCGA, USMA, USMMA, USNA). There are no dues or fees.  Our schedule, roster, and other information are posted at www.academybiznet.org.  Sign up (free) by following the instructions on the home page, to receive communications via our blog and email.

Weekly News & Agenda for Tuesday, 3 December 2019

1. AGENDA FOR TUESDAY, 3 DECEMBER 2019:

0700-0800:  Introductions. Assistance, and Open Forum Discussion.

During introductions, tell us a bit about yourself and any networking needs. We can help with referrals, advice, job search assistance, and other networking.  We also welcome topics of general interest for discussion.  


2. SPEAKER SCHEDULE:

3 December:  Open Forum Networking

10 December:  TBD or Open Forum Networking

If you have a speaker in mind for an upcoming Tuesday, or would like to lead a discussion yourself, just let me know, at PanicciaJoe@gmail.com.

3.  DENVER REGIONAL VETERAN CAREER EXPO - 20 DECEMBER - DENVER FEDERAL CENTER:

Many thanks to BizNet member Bob Fretzs (USAFA '71) for passing along this item from his network.  

The Denver Regional Veteran Career Expo will occur on 20 December, 1000-1400, at the Denver Federal Center.  For more information, visit  http://www.gatewaynews.org/ccp/events2/mobile/index.html#p=1 

Note:  The pages at the link above appear to be tailored to employers who want to register to exhibit or recruit at the event.  A web search on this event returned the link below, which appears to provide a means for candidates to register, although it's unclear whether candidate registration is actually required.  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/colorado-fair-chance-veteran-career-fair-tickets-77927034859

4.  SEEKING A NEW BIZNET FACILITATOR:

We're looking for a new facilitator for the Denver BizNet group as I've decided to move on from that role effective at the end of this year.  If you're interested in picking up this role, please let me know, at PanicciaJoe@gmail.com.

This will also be an opportunity for someone to reboot the group in some form after the end of this year. You could continue it as a weekly in-person forum, or change to a different meeting frequency, or revert to a virtual-only approach via the LinkedIn group. Many possibilities, and an opportunity for someone to continue our simple mission of grads helping grads. 
  

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Have a great week.

Joe Paniccia (USMA '84)

PanicciaJoe@gmail.com

Service Academy BizNet of Denver meets weekly on Tuesdays at 0700, in the Embassy Suites hotel at 7525 East Hampden Avenue, Denver, CO 80231.  From I-25, exit at Hampden, then proceed east for 1 mile, where the hotel will be on your left.  Parking at the hotel is free. Look for us at the conference table just outside the 14'ers Room, which is to your left as you enter the hotel's central atrium.  RSVP is not required. Dress is casual. Attendance is open to graduates of the federal service academies (USAFA, USCGA, USMA, USMMA, USNA). There are no dues or fees.  Our schedule, roster, and other information are posted at www.academybiznet.org.  Sign up (free) by following the instructions on the home page, to receive communications via our blog and email.