Episode 5: INVets: Connecting Veterans From Across the World with Indiana Careers




Veteran Cast show

Summary: <p>Armed forces veterans come to the workforce with many of the attributes employers want most: maturity, experience, a can-do attitude and an understanding of teamwork and shared objectives.</p> <p>Conexus Indiana launched INVets to connect veterans with the thousands of opportunities in the advanced manufacturing and logistics industries, helping them find fulfilling employment in the civilian world and helping employers tap this rich reserve of solid employees.</p> <p>We interview Wesley Wood, INVets Program Director at Conexus Indiana, on the origins of the program and where they're going from here. </p><p>Special Guest: Wesley Wood.</p><p>Sponsored By:</p><ul><li> <a rel="nofollow" href="http://speakeasyindy.com">Tech Warriors</a>: <a rel="nofollow" href="http://speakeasyindy.com">The Speak Easy, with coworking locations throughout Indianapolis, is offering a Veteran Membership of just $25 per month.</a> Promo Code: Vets</li></ul><p>Links:</p><ul><li> <a title="INVets" rel="nofollow" href="http://invets.org/">INVets</a> — Employers across our state are struggling to find enough veteran talent. INvets is a team effort to connect these employers with veterans around the country and make sure the transition process goes as smooth as possible. </li></ul>