Boots to Books

Meet the Boots to Books Advisory Board! At the end of last year, our team set out to form an advisory board of industry leaders designed to support our decision-making process, identify under-supported areas of need, and drive program efficiency. We are ecstatic to introduce the initial advisory board, composed of five members across transition support, public communications, talent acquisition, education, and finance. With the unique mix of experiences the advisory board provides, Boots to Books is ready to keep growing and help thousands more individuals this year! P.S. Have you applied to our monthly Google Career Certification scholarship or registered for our entrepreneurship workshop this Saturday? You can find both on the "Get Support" page of our website! CC: Arthur, David, Heather, Alfredo, Tyrone

HOT jobs, upskilling opportunities, and upcoming events for the military community! Whether you are looking for your next role in project management, cybersecurity, IT, or elsewhere, or you are searching for free trainings and events, this is the newsletter for you. This month, we have amazing roles at companies like ManTech, TEKsystems, Amazon, General Dynamics Information Technology, and more as well as upcoming events for both military job-seekers and entrepreneurs! Check this edition out and SUBSCRIBE if you haven't! Every month we receive open roles from recruiters as well as upcoming event and scholarship opportunities from our partners and consolidate them here for you. Plus, if you spot a role you want, our team is here to assist you!

Are you a member of the military community who wants to, or already has started your own business? This Saturday is the virtual event for you! Starting at 12pm PT, Boots to Books will be welcoming the Chase team, Rob Levin, and Jai Salters for a military founder workshop! During the event, we will cover starting and growing your first business, finding your first customer, managing SMB finances, and take questions from the group. This is your free opportunity to learn from a leading financial institution and two fantastic founders! Rob Levin is a growth expert, having led acquisition marketing efforts at WWE, Nickelodeon, and more before founding his consultancy where he is now working with companies ranging from startups to the nation's largest on their growth efforts. Rob is the man with the plan when it comes to getting your first or five-hundredth customer. Jai Salters is a community-builder and nonprofit founder. Jai founded and built ACT Now Education into a national organization reaching millions of impressions annually with free educational resources while an active duty Naval officer, then founded Service to Success years later to provide hands-on military hiring assistance to great companies which has grown at a ridiculous pace. Between the Chase team's financial tips and Rob and Jai's experience, this is a fantastic event for you to solidify your business plan, overcome roadblocks, and build a network of fellow founders in the military community! What are you waiting for? You don't need a business idea to sign up, just a desire to learn! Join us this Saturday at 12pm PT virtually and SHARE with those who should join us!

Today’s the day! The military community’s chance to get hired by some of the nation’s top companies, all entirely virtually, is happening in a few hours! Starting at 12 PM PT, 12 incredible companies, including Amazon, TEKsystems, ManTech, Leaf Home, and more, will be live and ready to hire military talent. Here’s what to expect at the event: ? Visit virtual company booths ? Have live text and video conversations with recruiters ? Apply to open roles and get hired ? Win scholarships All at no cost! Don’t miss this opportunity to connect directly with employers who want to hire military!

Are you interested in free training in fields like IT, digital marketing, cybersecurity, project management, and more taught by Google volunteers? Through the Boots to Books Google Career Certification scholarship, at least ten students each month receive full access to Google’s certificate programs, along with resources and support from the Boots to Books team. Spots fill up fast, so don’t wait, apply now to start training this month! If you miss this round, no worries - we offer this scholarship every month.

Attention military community entrepreneurs! Whether you’ve already launched a business or you’re just thinking about it, this free event is designed to help you navigate the challenges of starting, growing, and managing a business. Join us on March 8th at 12 PM PT virtually for an insightful conversation on financial management, marketing, and the realities of running a business. Kim Zuniga from Chase will kick things off with expert advice on managing small business finances. Then, Jai, Rob, and Peter will dive into strategies for attracting customers, scaling a business, and their best advice for fellow entrepreneurs. Plus, we’ll have a live Q&A to answer your biggest questions! If you’ve ever considered starting a business, this is the event you don’t want to miss. Sign up now, and don’t forget to share this with someone who should be there!

Look at our recent scholarship cohort go! These are students completing Google's Cybersecurity Career Certificate through our monthly scholarship and they are one monthly cohort of many, amongst eight specialities, who are absolutely crushing their training! If anyone ever needs another reason to hire military, the constant drive to improve and learn never leaves!

Military Community in MD/VA/DC—This One’s for You! Are you a veteran, transitioning service member, military spouse, or member of the guard or reserve looking for your next career move? Mark your calendar for April 3rd and join us at the Live! Hotel in Hanover, Maryland for a military career and resource fair, completely free to you. Meet recruiters from top employers like AWS, TEKsystems, and ManTech who are actively looking to hire military talent. Get onsite resume coaching, professional headshots, and direct connections with hiring managers who understand the value of your experience. But that’s not all. Learn about state and federal benefits from the Maryland Department of Labor Veterans Program, gain valuable insights from keynotes, and even have a chance to win scholarships—all in one afternoon. This event is open to veterans, transitioning service members, guard members, reservists, and military families. Don’t miss this opportunity to take the next step in your career—sign up now through the link on the flyer, and we’ll send you everything you need to know for event day. Know someone who should be there? Tag them and share this post!

Calling Military-Connect Entrepreneurs! Thinking about starting a business? Already launched one but want to take it to the next level? Join us for a must-attend virtual event on March 8th at 12PM PT, designed specifically for military entrepreneurs with Chase! Learn from industry leaders as we dive into the essentials of financial management, customer acquisition, and business growth. Kim Zuniga from Chase will break down the fundamentals of managing a small business’s finances, while Jai and Rob share real-world insights on scaling a business, finding customers, and their best advice for entrepreneurs. Plus, we’re opening the floor for live Q&A—so bring your questions and get the answers you need to push your business forward. If you’ve ever thought about starting a business, this is your opportunity to gain valuable knowledge, connect with other founders, and build your network. Sign up now and don’t miss out! Know someone who should be there? Tag them and share this post!

Transitioning out of the military can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to go it alone. Whether you’re figuring out what career path makes sense, translating your experience into civilian terms, or prepping for interviews, these tips will set you on the right track. Plus, there are so many resources available. For instance, if you need... Mentors and Networking - MilMentor Mock Interview - Candorful Resume Assistance - Hire Heroes USA, Best Military Resume, Lori Norris What tips or resources would you add? Plus - subscribe to the newsletter at the bottom of the image for weekly tips, opportunities, and mil-focused news!