This week we’ll get a preview of the Minnesota State Fair’s Military Appreciation Day and we’ll learn about the 70 Years Project though the Minnesota History Center, a daily look at life in Minnesota during WWII. Guests include:
- Army 2nd Lt. Melanie Nelson from Beyond the Yellow Ribbon
- Todd Loudenslager of U.S. Bank
- Patrick McDonald of Thomson Reuters
- Randal Dietrich of the 70 Years Project
This week’s veteran is Army Capt. Kelli Mangan. She has an extensive background in Business Management, and Human Resources Management; the proven ability to lead department working groups and processes and build relationships with customers, international military personnel, state departments, local businesses and officials.
Kelli and hundreds of others are ready to work hard on their next mission. Can we Hire Minnesota’s Heroes? To connect with Matthew contact the Bloomington WorkForce Center at 612-821‐4009 or visit: PositivelyMinnesota.com/Veterans.
This week we’re recording live at the T.G.I. Friday’s in Saint Louis Park talking about Minnesota’s support system for military families. Guests include:
- Maj. Gen. (ret) Harry Sieben of the Minnesota Military Family Foundation
- Mike Farren of Minnesota’s Family Assistance Centers
- Phil Knutson of Founding Father’s Beer
- Lt. Col. Matthew Vatter of the Minnesota National Guard
This week’s veteran is Staff Sgt. Matthew Duggan. With bachelor degrees in law enforcement and psychology and a minor in biology, he brings a blend of academic and field leadership experience.
Matthew and hundreds of others are ready to work hard on their next mission. Can we Hire Minnesota’s Heroes? To connect with Matthew contact the Bloomington WorkForce Center at 612-821‐4009 or visit: PositivelyMinnesota.com/Veterans
This week, former Sgt. Maj. now Congressman, Tim Walz joins us to talk about his service and three bills he’s working on in the U.S. House’s Committee on Veterans Affairs to help our veterans. Artistic Director Leah Cooper of the Footprints Collective also joins us to talk about their new collaboration, the Veterans Play Project.
This week’s veteran is Connie Coutier of Bloomington. Connie recently completed several full time tours in support of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. As a Master Sergeant, she ran the Awards and ID Card Section for a year before becoming First Sergeant of a Soldier Readiness Center. During that mobilization she helped develop the first Pre-Retirement Seminar program for the Army Reserve and National Guard. With more than 20 years of management experience, she is eager to continue her career helping others.
Connie and hundreds of others are ready to work hard on their next mission. Can we Hire Minnesota’s Heroes? To connect with Connie contact the Minneapolis WorkForce Center at 612-821‐4009 or visit: PositivelyMinnesota.com/Veterans.
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This week, we’ll hear about new legislation aimed at helping our unemployed veterans and we’ll discover Minnesota’s two civil wars, and the tragedy of 1862. Guests include:
- Barb O’Reilly of the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs
- Stephen Osman retired senior historian from the Minnesota Historical Society
This week’s veteran is Specialist William Felsburg of Coon Rapids. William just returned from his first tour overseas. As an Administrative Assistant with the Minnesota National Guard, he was responsible for tracking and providing administrative support for 67 Soldiers in his unit. He is currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree and career in Business Administration.
William and hundreds of others are ready to work hard on their next mission. Can we Hire Minnesota’s Heroes? To connect with William contact the Blaine WorkForce Center at 763-785-6488, or to learn more visit: PositivelyMinnesota.com/Veterans.
This week we’ll meet Lt. Col. Mark Weber and hear his inspiration story of service, sacrifice and courage as he faces his own death. We’ll also take a look at substance abuse prevention and treatment options with Sgt. 1st Class Christine Dawson.
This week’s veteran is Specialist Richard Leonard of Woodbury. Leonard recently returned from his second tour in Iraq and Kuwait, where he was also deployed from 2005 to 2007. As an infantryman, he provided security and ensured the proper operation for a zone of the camp housing for up to 3,500 service members and civilian contractors. SPC Leonard has previous experience providing support to fellow Veterans while working in a Congressional office. Specialist Leonard’s goal is to continue his work with Veterans while he is enrolled at Metro State with a double major in Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice.
Leonard and hundreds of others are ready to work hard on their next mission. Can we Hire Minnesota’s Heroes? To connect with Leonard contact the Ramsey County WorkForce Center at 651-779-5407, or to learn more, visit: PositivelyMinnesota.com/Veterans.
This week we’re recording live from The Patriot Ride in Ham Lake. For Fathers’ Day we’ll talk with one family with three generations of service. Guests include:
- Sgt. 1st Class (retired) Jack Kelly
- Brig. Gen. (retired) Joe Kelly
- Doug Bley of the Minnesota Patriot Guard
- Mayor Mike Van Kirk of Ham Lake
- George Winslow of the Patriot Guard Riders (National)
- Ken Poitras of the Canadian Vietnam Veterans Association
This week’s veteran is Spec. Shawn O’Brien of Apple Valley. Shawn just returned from his second tour in Iraq and Kuwait and has been working full time with the Minnesota National Guard for the past 6 years. As a supply specialist, he was responsible for acquiring a variety of different products and managing personal records for over six hundred Soldiers. Shawn has a variety of experience in the work force but is most proficient in logistics, inventory control, customer service and leadership. Shawn and hundreds of others are ready to work hard on their next mission. Can we Hire Minnesota’s Heroes? To connect with Shawn contact the Burnsville WorkForce Center at 952-895-7600, or to learn more, visit: PositivelyMinnesota.com/Veterans.
This week we’re at the U.S.S. Minnesota Dinner to talk about their latest construction milestone. We’ll also discover the Navy League, SubVets and Minnesota’s Defense Alliance. Guests include:
- Navy Commander John Fancher
- Navy Master Chief Petty Officer Randy Reid
- Mike Alteri, Secretary of the Navy League & Member of SubVets
- Chip Laingen, President of the Defense Alliance
This week’s veteran is U.S. Navy Electrician’s Mate, Jean Ware. Jean acted as a liaison between the Commanding Officer and the reserve center and, when activated, worked extensively in logistics. As a civilian, Jean has more than 20 years of experience in the legal field, specifically litigation. As an experienced legal secretary, Jean is now looking for permanent employment.
Jean and hundreds of others are ready to work hard on their next mission. Can we Hire Minnesota’s Heroes? To connect with Jean contact the Blaine WorkForce Center at 763-785‐6488 or to learn more, visit: PositivelyMinnesota.com/Veterans.
Can you tell the difference between a military supporting charity and scam? The week Vicki Lokken-Paverud of the Better Business Bureau of Minnesota and North Dakota is on hand to talk about their work helping veterans and their families. Capt Ron Jarvi from Beyond the Yellow Ribbon also joins us to talk about the state-wide effort to help Minnesota’s unemployed veterans and Staff Sgt. Eric Knode shares his story of employment success.
This week’s featured veteran is Kurt Weber. Kurt just returned for a tour in the Middle East as an intelligence analyst and is excited to expand his civilian experience in sales. Kurt and hundreds of others are ready to work hard on their next mission. Can we Hire Minnesota’s Heroes? To connect with Kurt, contact the South Minneapolis WorkForce Center at 612-821-4009 or to learn more at:PositivelyMinnesota.com/Veterans.
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