Episodes
Thursday May 20, 2021
A Conversation with Veterans ASCEND Founder Robyn Grable
Thursday May 20, 2021
Thursday May 20, 2021
Our podcast this week welcomes Robyn Grable, founder of Veterans ASCEND. In the interview we deep dive into the unique platform that Robyn has created to help connect employers to service members, veterans, and their spouses in a non-traditional manner, aligning the needs of the employer to the skills, attributes, and desired location of the end user. Robyn also shares three gold nuggets and pieces of advice that will help anyone in transition as they face the challenges associated with change.
Thursday May 13, 2021
A Conversation with Karen and Mitch from Adaptive Performance Center in Billings
Thursday May 13, 2021
Thursday May 13, 2021
This week's podcast welcomes Karen Pearson and Mitch Crous, the founders of Adaptive Performance Center in Billings. We talk about their experiences and connection to the military and how they have found Physical Fitness to be an outlet to help Service members and Veterans be holistically well.
Wednesday May 05, 2021
Wednesday May 05, 2021
This week we visit with David Wirtz and discuss with him the intricacies of the Veteran Readiness & Employment services offered through VBA. He shares his knowledge and expertise in order to assist Veterans in determining the viability of whether or not VR&E services is appropriate for them.
Thursday Apr 29, 2021
A Conversation with Rich Ridgeway, the Willis Cruse House Case Manager
Thursday Apr 29, 2021
Thursday Apr 29, 2021
This week's podcast welcomes Rich Ridgeway, the Willis Cruse House Case Manager. Rich shares his story and his original connection with the house. We discuss some of the new things going on in the program, which includes their new property and additional space for Vets, as well as the recreational programming and activities that their team is bringing to their docket.
Friday Apr 23, 2021
A Conversation with DeeDe Baker and Dog Tag Buddies
Friday Apr 23, 2021
Friday Apr 23, 2021
This week's podcast welcomes DeeDe Baker with Dog Tag Buddies. Our conversation includes hearing about their organizational mission, vision, and eligibility for Vets, as well as how they have grown over the past several years. DeeDe Baker also shares some of the barriers posed and the work they are doing to educate the state and advocate for Vets in this realm.
Thursday Apr 15, 2021
A Conversation with Jen Thomas of Veterans Inc
Thursday Apr 15, 2021
Thursday Apr 15, 2021
In this week's Montana JCF Career and Transition Support Project Podcast we learn more about the new Homeless Veteran Reintegration Programn grantee Veterans Inc and the work Jen Thomas and her team are doing across the state to support Veterans through this employment support grant.
Thursday Apr 08, 2021
Thursday Apr 08, 2021
In this week's Montana JCF Career and Transition Support Project Podcast we learn more about the work that Chris Manos, a non-traditional AmeriCorp VISTA, is doing in service to enhance workforce development in the Helena area through Montana Business Assistance Connection (MBAC). Brian Obert, the Executive Director of MBAC joins us to talk about his role at both the local and state level with MEDA that directly impacts our Service members, Veterans and their Spouses.
Wednesday Mar 31, 2021
A Conversation with VBOC Executive Director Dustin Frost
Wednesday Mar 31, 2021
Wednesday Mar 31, 2021
In this week's Montana JCF Career and Transition Support Project Podcast we learn more about the small business support offered through the Veteran Business Outreach Center in Billings. Dustin Frost shares his experience in the military and in the business ownership space. Dustin also shares what he is seeing in the Vetrepreneur space and what Vets can do to advocate for themselves when it comes to the benefits of being a business owner.
Wednesday Mar 24, 2021
A Conversation with Veteran Navigation Network Founder Blake Fuhriman
Wednesday Mar 24, 2021
Wednesday Mar 24, 2021
In this week's Montana JCF Career and Transition Support Project Podcast we learn more about the importance of reconnecting to a new mission set and purpose after military service. Blake's challenges through his transition helped him identify the gaps that exist and especially how vital the role mentors play in the transition process.
Friday Mar 12, 2021
A Conversation with Herd2Human Founder Jeff Patterson
Friday Mar 12, 2021
Friday Mar 12, 2021
In this week's Montana JCF Career and Transition Support Project Podcast we learn more about the incredibly powerful force behind animal's, in this case horses, ability to heal individuals who have experienced trauma. We also learn how Herd2Human is growing across the state to help Service members, Veterans, and their Families recover from scarring that many consider permanent. We know through the help of organizations like Herd2Human that scarring does not have to be permanent.