Do you know what's better than an excellent informational interview? A dedicated mentor in your future career field!
Eric Brew, a prior Marine and retired Army Infantryman served as the Military Outreach Manager for American Corporate Partners (ACP). ACP (www.acp-usa.org) is a non-profit organization that connects transitioning service members, military spouses, and veterans with volunteer mentors in the transitioner's future career field. It's like having an informational interview on steroids! In this episode, Eric tells us about...
- Your Military Identity After Transition
- Being Proud, Not Dependent
- How to Get a Mentor
- ACP Do's & Don'ts
- Benefits of Making Yourself Vulnerable
Eric is also the Co-Host of the VET S.O.S. Podcast, which provides veterans, transitioning military members, and spouses a lifeline by sharing information and resources about veteran support organizations. You can find his podcast on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@vets.o.s.podcast/featured) and Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/vet-s-o-s/id1673146703).
Shortly after our recording, Eric departed ACP to pursue another passion. He is now the State Director for Warriors Set Free in Columbus, GA. This incredible organization provides religious ministry services to Veterans by Veterans to combat suicide, homelessness, drug and alcohol dependency, and divorce. You can find more information at https://warriorssetfree.org/.
If you are in crisis - emotionally overwhelmed, depressed, or thinking about hurting yourself - PLEASE call 998 or visit https://988lifeline.org/ to talk to someone. If you are looking for counseling and can't find resources on a military installation, don't hesitate to contact Military OneSource at https://www.militaryonesource.mil/ or call 1-800-342-9647. They provide free credentialed counseling to service members.
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NOTE: The opinions expressed in this episode do not necessarily represent the policies or opinions of the Department of Defense, Department of the Navy, or United States Marine Corps. The opinions are solely those of the host, co-host, and/or guest.
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