America Succeeds and VET TEC

In this episode of Veteran On the Move, Joe is joined by two guests committed to setting up Veterans for success; Alicia Boddy and Tim Taylor. Tim is the co-founder and President of America Succeeds; a non-profit engaging business leaders in modernizing education systems to drive equity and opportunity. A part of America Succeeds’ mission is linking durable skills (also known as soft skills) to what employers are looking for in potential employees. Alicia is the founder of the VET TEC working group. VET TEC is currently a pilot program through the VA, connecting training providers and Veterans looking to learn high tech skills. VET TEC goes beyond education and supports job placement. Listen today as they discuss the importance of combining durable and technical skills, and resources available to help you succeed.    Episode Resources:  America Succeeds Veterans Technology Education Courses | Veterans Affairs Durable Skills Mission43 Course Report Code Platoon     About Our Guest    Tim Taylor is the Co-Founder and President of America Succeeds, bringing a unique background of executive, nonprofit, and public policy experience to the organization. Prior to launching America Succeeds, he served as the founding President of Colorado Succeeds. Tim began his career on Capitol Hill as a Senior Legislative Assistant. After relocating to Colorado in 1998, he served as an independent political consultant, Director of Public Relations and Government Affairs for the Colorado Health Care Association, and founder of Open Fairways. Tim is a fellow of the 14th class of the Aspen- Pahara Education Fellowship and a member of the Aspen Global Leadership Network. Alicia Boddy is the Founder of the VET TEC Working Group, a technical assistance group of training providers approved by The Department of Veterans Affairs. She hosts monthly calls between VET TEC providers and the VA, creating opportunities for open communication, real time updates, and positive change. Alicia collaborates with industry leaders and legislators to develop and influence policies related to workforce development, technology hiring initiatives, and the importance of supporting veterans in civilian careers. Alicia has contributed to several legislative sessions, working closely with House Veterans Affairs and Senate Veterans Affairs to draft, edit, and pass new bills. Alicia is the proud daughter of two Navy Veterans and step-daughter to the Deputy National Commodore, Atlantic West and Operations in the Coast Guard Auxiliary.   Join the conversation on Facebook! Check out Veteran on the Move on Facebook to connect with our guests and other listeners. A place where you can network with other like-minded veterans who are transitioning to entrepreneurship and get updates on people, programs and resources to help you in YOUR transition to entrepreneurship.   About Our Sponsors Navy Federal Credit Union   As a member-owned not-for-profit, Navy Federal puts members at the heart of every single thing that they do. With low fees and great rates, resources to help you crush your financial goals, and 24/7 access to stateside member service representatives with award-winning customer service. Members could enjoy: -Earning and savings of $473 per year by banking with us  -An average credit card APR that’s 6% lower than the industry average  -A market-leading regular savings rate nearly two times the industry average Learn more: www.navyfederal.org/offers At Navy Federal, our members are the mission.      4Patriots Survival Food Create your own stockpile of the best-selling 4Patriots Survival Food Kits. Handpacked in the U.S.A.  The kits are compact and stack easily. They have different delicious breakfasts, lunches, and dinners. And their 5-star reviews on the website rave about the flavor and taste And right now, you can go to 4Patriots.com and use code VETERAN to get 10% off your first...