JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. - In an ongoing effort to provide service members the resources needed to be successful in the private sector workplace, I Corps and Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington have partnered with local industry leaders such as Amazon, Starbucks and Alaska Airlines for a 'Gaining the Corporate Edge' workshop, from 1 to 3 p.m., May 4 at the American Lake Conference Center here.
The Soldier for Life-Transition Assistance Program, or SFL-TAP, coordinated the event as a way to help service members translate skills gained through their military experience to businesses that are seeking men and women to lead their enterprises through the 21st century.
JBLM, I Corps and local business leaders work together to assist transitioning service members, and help local employers connect to professionals who are well versed in a number of skills, to include leadership, team building and resource management.
The workshop's intent is to provide service members a better understanding of the challenges businesses experi�ence during the interview and hiring process. The will also learn about information needed to make concrete, actionable plans for their transition to the private sector.
SFL-TAP is the U.S. Army's transitions program, and it focuses on many issues unique to veterans. This includes understanding veteran's benefits, such as the post 9/11 GI Bill, and defining the skills and education they have acquired over the duration of their careers.
Media interested in covering the 'Gaining the Corporate Edge' workshop should contact the I Corps Public Affairs Office at 253-477-0165.
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