Mike Hoal - Training & Programs

1. Mike Hoal – Training Resources & Programs
Veteran Summer Jam 2019
Presented by

2. About Me
Senior Project Manager/Consultant with Roycon Technologies
Co-owner of Charter Accounting, PLLC
PMI Military Liaison Director, Central Iowa Chapter
Board Member, Local YMCA
Treasurer, Southgate Masonic Lodge #657
• Army Veteran (SFC, 10 years, Military Intelligence(Korean))
• In service: MBA in finance, BA Liberal Studies, 2 AA’s
• Transitioned 2014
• Several transition programs (MSSA, Deloitte CORE, Several
certifications, RP6, Workforce Central)
• Post-transition job as Project Manager, TPS
• Post transition certifications and education: PMP, Salesforce
Administrator, Masters of Science in Accounting

3. Veteran Resources
Mentoring5
Certifications6
Other Resources7
Volunteering8
LinkedIn 2
Internships 3
Agencies 4
Resume 1

4. Resume
Hire Our Heroes Resume Resources
USO Pathfinder
AMVETS Career Centers

5. Veteran Resources
Mentoring5
Certifications6
Other Resources7
Volunteering8
LinkedIn 2
Internships 3
Agencies 4
Resume 1

6. LinkedIn
LinkedIn Premium For Veterans
• Veterans and Spouses (1 year free Premium)
• Advanced Search Capabilities
• LinkedIn Learning
• How Veterans Can Make the Most out of LinkedIn
• The Ultimate LinkedIn Cheat Sheet - CSM(R) Michael Quinn
Groups to Join
1. Veteran Mentor Network
2. Linked-Vets
3. Veteran Recruiting
4. Hire Military
People to Connect With/Follow
1. Michael Quinn
2. Natalie Oliverio
3. Kevin O'Brien
4. Rob Comer
5. Shellie Willis
6. Fred Melvin
7. Nick Cox
8. Samantha Domingo
9. Eric Horton
10. Justin Pearson
11. Benny Kinsey
12. Brian Arrington
5. Hire Heroes USA

7. Veteran Resources
Mentoring5
Certifications6
Other Resources7
Volunteering8
LinkedIn 2
Internships 3
Agencies 4
Resume 1

8. Internships/Apprenticeships
Skillbridge – Within 6 months of leaving military
Hire Military
DoD Skillbridge
Hiring Our Heroes – Corporate Fellowship Program
https://www.hiringourheroes.org/fellowships/
Larger Corporations(Military Affairs):
J.P Morgan
Wells Fargo
Oracle
Google
National Apprenticeship - DOL

9. Veteran Resources
Mentoring5
Certifications6
Other Resources7
Volunteering8
LinkedIn 2
Internships 3
Agencies 4
Resume 1

10. Agencies
Corporate America Salutes You
Military Spouse Corporate Career Network
Work of Honor
Veteran Recruiting - Staffing/Career Fairs
Military Talent Partners
Veterans Employment
Hire Our Heroes
AliroVets
All of the agencies above have you register a profile and then assign you a career
coach often times helping with LI profile and/or resume customization. They also
have leads to open opportunities and get your resume in front of a hiring manager
rather than an ATS.

11. Veteran Resources
Mentoring5
Certifications6
Other Resources7
Volunteering8
LinkedIn 2
Internships 3
Agencies 4
Resume 1

12. Mentoring
Veterati
American Corporate Partners
These 2 agencies above specifically help with transitioning/job searching but also
when doing an industry change.

13. Veteran Resources
Mentoring5
Certifications6
Other Resources7
Volunteering8
LinkedIn 2
Internships 3
Agencies 4
Resume 1

14. Certifications
Active Duty
Air Force COOL
Army Credentialing Assistance Program
Veterans
VET TEC - Veterans Employment Through Technology Education Courses
GI Bill - Licensing and Certification
Other Programs
Onward to Opportunity
Vetforce
Merivis Foundation
SHRM Foundation
Hire Our Heroes Trainings - IT & Cybersecurity
Professor Messer - CompTia (A+, Net+, Sec+)
Microsoft Software & Systems Academy - $
Amazon Web Services - Cloud careers
Military VetStone

15. Veteran Resources
Mentoring5
Certifications6
Other Resources7
Volunteering8
LinkedIn 2
Internships 3
Agencies 4
Resume 1

16. Other Resources
Deloitte CORE Leadership Program
Grow With Google
FourBlock
Military Transition (Military-transition.org)
Vets2Industry
Bunker Labs
Campbell Strong
Local Workforce/Worksource Centrals
Trello - Free Tool to stay on top of your job search
Personal Capital - Free Budgeting Tool

17. Veteran Resources
Mentoring5
Certifications6
Other Resources7
Volunteering8
LinkedIn 2
Internships 3
Agencies 4
Resume 1

18. Volunteering
The Mission Continues
Team Red, White, and Blue
Travis Manion Foundation

19. Final Asks
• Set the example
• Reach back
• Volunteer as a mentor
• Leave things better than you found it