The services of Mission Next are the culmination of a lifetime's worth of work in helping veterans and advocating for them in the court system, the legislature, and even with the Secretary of Defense's office. Transitioning from the military into the civilian workforce can be separated into three phases.
The books and workshop are designed to guide transitioning service members through the process of creating a personal vision for the next phase. There is no "easy button" for Phase 1 and each participant needs to be ready to put in the work of reflecting, completing exercises, and sharing the discoveries.
Research shows that there is a disconnect between how service members describe their military experience and the skills civilian employers are looking for (even though there could be a close match in those two areas). Studies also show that once veterans land their first civilian job, they struggle in being able to communicate with their managers and co-workers. The book and workshop will help transitioning service members learn how to speak the language – the civilian language – to increase the chances of securing one's dream job and keeping it.
Organizational culture refers to the beliefs and behaviors that determine how an organization's employees and management interact. By understanding culture, transitioning service members can leverage their military capital (that is, skills, education, training, and experiences that you gained while serving in the military). No veteran gets to walk around with their rank in their back pocket in the civilian world, so it's important to ensure that military capital is valued by managers and co-workers.
The Mission Next consultants spent two years intensely researching why military veterans leave their first jobs. The book, Mission Next, was written to share those lessons with transitioning service members. It's a resource that covers every aspect of the transition from the military to the civilian workforce. It provides checklists and tips while using plain English to explain complicated concepts, such as civilian pay and benefits. More information about the book, Mission Next, can be found under THE BOOKS.
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HR’s Mission Next was written to help HR leaders in civilian organizations attract and retain veterans. This book helps HR leaders understand why some former service members won’t identify as a veteran, why they are such valuable hires, and the challenges they face in transitioning to the civilian workforce. It provides practical advice on writing job descriptions and announcements that are veteran-friendly, unlocking hidden skills from a veteran’s resume, and maximizing interviews with former service members to truly understand the talents they could bring to an organization. More information about the book, Mission Next, can be found under THE BOOKS.
Purchase HR's Mission Next bookEvery year, around 200,000 service members leave active duty and return to life as civilians, a process known as military to civilian transition. Some service members smoothly transition with limited support, while others do not. The federal government runs approximately 85 different programs to help veterans transition. Yet, the Governmental Accountability Office found that most of those programs had only limited success.
Mission Next Consulting offers a variety of workshops designed to help transitioning service members swiftly succeed in the civilian workforce by providing them with the right tools and mindset necessary for their next phase in life.
| Workshop Title | Objectives | Average Length |
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Mission Next: The Complete Guide to Transitioning to the Civilian Workforce |
Guide participants through creating a personal vision for civilian life Help develop skills to translate military experience into the civilian workforce Expand the ability to operate in the civilian workforce environment |
4 Hours |
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Rediscovering Your Ideal Self |
Guide participants through creating a personal vision for civilian life |
90 minutes |
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Understanding the Military to Civilian Transition |
Highlights the challenges that need to be considered for the transition to the civilian workforce (Can be done as part of a larger presentation or as a key note speaker/lunch presentation) |
1 Hour |
We also develop custom workshops that are designed to meet specific objectives for transitioning veterans. For example, we can focus a session on helping transitioning service members develop resumes that are designed to synch with the new artificial intelligence used to screen applications for civilian organizations. Simply complete the form on the CONTACT US page to start a dialogue with the Mission Next consultants about your specific needs.
Hiring former service members can help an organization gain high-performing employees who enter the organization with both skills and leadership training. It can also create enormous goodwill from customers and boost the public image of an organization as they hire more veterans. Mission Next consultants are committed to helping civilian organizations attract and retain talented veterans.
We also develop custom solutions that can be designed to meet your needs in hiring more veterans. For example, we can develop new recruitment communications that are specifically designed to align with your organizational mission and objectives. Simply complete the form on this CONTACT US page to start a dialogue with the Mission Next consultants about your specific needs.
Professional coaching helps individuals align their behaviors with their personal aspirations, life philosophy, and motives. The coaching process is designed to provide transitioning service members with individualized attention so they can swiftly succeed in the civilian workforce. It focuses on directing veterans in the mindset necessary for their next phase in life. It requires commitment and the timeline is based on the level of support for the change. All coaching sessions are confidential.
The Mission Next coaching model is based on Intentional Change Theory as researched by the faculty at Case Western Reserve University.
Each professional coaching experience is different based on the individual situation of the transitioning service member. If you want to learn more about professional coaching, simply complete the form on this CONTACT US page to start a dialogue with the Mission Next coaches about your specific needs.
While coaching is designed to help you in the transition to the civilian workplace, it is not a replacement for professional mental health support. If you start having trouble coping with this transition, you (or your family member) may find it helpful to speak to a therapist in order to become better able to adjust to the things they cannot control. The Department of Defense offers services to connect veterans with mental health professionals. Simply call Military OneSource at 800-342-9647.
If you want to contact us with questions, or to discuss our services, we'll be happy to engage in a dialogue about how we can help you or your organization.
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