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VET Foundation, Inc.

5811 S. Dale Mabry Hwy, Ste 120

Tampa, FL 33611

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Upcoming COMPASS Programs

EAST COAST 2010

January 11-16 Registration Closed

April 19-24 Registration Closed

July 12-17

August 30-Sept 4

October 4-9

November 8-13

MID-WEST 2010

March 22-26 Registration Closed

SOUTH-EAST 2010

TBD

Vet News

Featured Article: Veterans fight another battle in re-entering society | A Brooksville gathering helps them find jobs | By Chandra Broadwater, Times Staff Writer | Army Staff Sgt. Curtis Crawford has been deployed to Iraq twice. There, with his unit from the 101st Airborne Division, he survived more than a dozen explosions. Then, a sniper shot to the chest brought the 40-year-old father of six home. [Read more.]

Raytheon seeks war vets with disabilities for technical roles | The company is looking to fill engineering, IT and other technical and program management jobs, plus IT positions from systems integrations to physical security. Raytheon is a technology leader specializing in defense, homeland security and other government markets throughout the world. [Read more]

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Fight, Win, Live!

Although only three simple words, they are the essence of what we teach at the VET Foundation. VET Foundation was started by veterans for veterans trying to make the transition from military to the civilian world. Our process starts with our week long COMPASS Transition Program - a five day holistic event, held several times a year and comprised of 25 to 30 participants.

The mission for these participants is to leave the military and "transition forward.” VET Foundation brings dedicated professionals to COMPASS to help them accomplish that mission. All of our industry professionals during COMPASS have been carefully screened for “genuine care and concern.” They will discover very quickly that this program is like no other. It is all about helping the participants figure out what they want to do, who they want to be, and what impact they want to make in the lives of others.

It’s more than getting a job and making a living. It’s about gaining a healthy perspective and making good life choices.

Character is forged in the fire of adversity. The COMPASS participants have had their share of adversity. Often they are still fighting obstacles in their recovery. With the tools received and the skills developed at a COMPASS retreat, they will learn how to overcome the obstacles to live a healthy and productive life.

The Department of Labor reports that returning veterans ages 18 to 24 have an unemployment rate nearly three times higher than the national average.

Many return from active duty to find that previous employers and jobs no longer exist due to a struggling economy. Veterans often experience difficulty translating their military skills into “civilian speak” during the job hunt. Veterans who are injured not only have decreased earning power, but also wait an average of six months for an initial disability rating decision from the VA. Benefit processing delays often cause individuals to fall behind on mortgages and car payments. This can place a major financial and emotional strain on the veteran and their family.

Originally founded in 2006, the Veteran Employment Transition (VET) Foundation is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization committed to providing service-disabled veterans with career resources and comprehensive transition support to ultimately secure meaningful employment in the civilian workplace. Copies of the most recent 990 tax form can be requested by emailing lindsey@vetfoundation.org or sending a written request to our office.