February 2024
On-Demand Career Resources
While SSV is committed to our 1:1 approach, because we believe Veteran connections simply make the Veteran community stronger, we have some new initiatives that will bring resources to Veterans in a quick and easy way.
In an effort to meet Veterans wherever they are, SSV is taking steps to make our resources more accessible. Remember when you had to wait for your show to air every week? Those days are largely gone due to on-demand content. We still want to be your favorite show, but we also want to make things more convenient!
What’s New?
★ Workshops will now be available on YouTube!
★ "Learn" page on SSV.org features more relevant and timely blogs to help your job search
★ Mission Transition - A Podcast for Veterans streaming all over the internet and on YouTube
Mission Transition:
A Podcast for Veterans Ep.1
Mission Transition is finally hitting the airwaves and YouTube! You can find it here as we release more episodes.
Ep.1 features SSV President/CEO Rich Landolt, who is a Retired Navy Rear Admiral. Host Dave Lakin introduces SSV and asks Landolt about the evolution of technology in the hiring process as well as the importance of setting expectations when transitioning out of the military.
Must-Read Blog of the Month
Avoiding Self-Sabotage
Sab*o*tage = To deliberately destroy, damage or obstruct (something)
When people don’t get positive results as quickly as they had hoped, fear and despair sometimes take over and the job search suffers. It is here where people often become their own saboteurs.
Veteran-to-Veteran
"I am presently surprised at how easy the transition was by doing all the classes and courses that Still Serving Veterans offered," said Daniel G.
Read how Workshops & 1:1 Veteran Connections Improve Job Search Outcomes
Above Board
The Veteran Above Board is a local networking event in the Ft. Moore region led by SSV staff to try and build a robust Veteran community and foster connecting Veterans directly with hiring managers and companies interested in Veteran talent in the area. It is a place for Veterans to share their transition experiences, find support and connections to their next opportunity.
Interested? - kmccray@ssv.org
Cheers to Serving More Veterans!
Turning 18 is a big deal! While we have our eyes set on the two-decade mark, it's important to reflect on the success, challenges and growth Still Serving Veterans has seen across our 18-year history. According to Forbes, over half of all nonprofits that are chartered are destined to fail or stall within a few years due to leadership issues and the lack of a strategic plan, among other things.
SSV over the years
Over time, organizations change, philosophies differ and missions are altered. The latter can be a problem for some organizations and the audiences they serve - be it for-profit or non-profit.
That said, SSV believes it has stayed the course. Sure, things have changed over the last 18 years. However, our mission remains constant, sustaining and achievable. Our team hires Veterans and every year gets MORE Veterans into meaningful careers. It takes the right team and supporters to achieve this level of consistency. THANK YOU! For keeping our mission alive all these years later.
SSV founding member & former CEO, Will Webb had this to say when reflecting on the last 18 years:
"In 2006, a few volunteers formed SSV to help our local hero Veterans and their families get the support that an overwhelmed VA could not provide. Praise the Lord...the now world-class SSV team has succeeded beyond our wildest dreams, with record loving care for precious Veterans! Well done!" said Webb.
