What Makes America Great - Hire a Veteran!

What Makes America Great are it's people.  No, really.  Not the government, or the massive economy our country has developed over its national lifetime.  Nor the big corporations or the numerous religious organizations that exist and thrive in the Land of the Free.  It is our people that set America apart and above.

And our military personnel are the Best of Us.

Case in point.  Job Placement Specialists of Colorado received a referral to help a Veteran find the right job.  This amazing man has served his country over a decade, including 2 years in Afghanistan. His responsibilities were enormous. The bottom line he managed was over 20 million!  His leadership abilities have been both tested and proven!! This person is outstanding in every way...

But, what was this Officer's first email to us?  One in which he asks that we help one of the men who served under him....

..."he needs a job, too...I can wait".

Like I said...the BEST OF US.  Wouldn't you want to hire a person with such selfless loyalties?

So very many of these excellent and proven former active military personnel can't find a job, though...

Now, granted, part of the issue is the recent "great recession", and the slower than a snail recovery.  But quite bluntly, we need to do more.  Simply incorporating the verbal salutation of "thank you for your service" when in the company of our military personnel, both active and veteran, is a shallow exercise.  It may make us feel better after saying it, but that thanks, as is talk, is cheap.  Action...action NOW, is what our Veterans need.

Colorado employers...ARE YOU LISTENING?  Take the time to give every veteran who makes application for positions an interview.  And then HIRE them. You have reduced your risk by doing so. These persons have proven abilities under extreme stress.  No other candidates have what those who have served  us so well in times of  terrorism and war. Or as guardians to sustain our times of peace.  Take a moment to consider where they have served, what they have done, and how they can benefit your organization.  There is a wellspring of the best labor force in the world available to you.  You show you have your company's best interests in mind. Hire a Veteran!

Job Placement Specialists of Colorado is privileged and humbled to take part in the massive grass roots movement to provide for the needs of Veterans in this country.  Organizations like Project Sanctuary, Homes for Our Troops, and many others represent the American people doing for our military and their families what is needed.

If you know a Veteran who has a been injured, and not just physically, who needs help in finding employment, or who is "under-employed" - Contact Us.

Even Playing Field

What does that mean, even playing field?  For the majority of those living in the US it means having the same chance as the next person to get an education, heathcare, and a job.  Well, it seems that over the last few years even the most evenly played fields are sloped.  And what does that mean for folks who carry another burden of enculterated bias?

The discussion topic today is just that.  Bias relative to persons with physical or intellectual disabilities.  Is there someone in your family, your workplace, your class, your church, who has a disability?  What do you notice about the way they experience life?  Does the person fit into any biases you acquired growing up?  Or just the opposite?  How have they impacted you, personally?

This is a true interactive blog.  Please post.  Make your comments with careful consideration.  Humor is heartily welcome here. :)