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The One About The Veteran Advantage With Jordie Kern | Ep.5

Jordie Kern, founder of Seven Eagle Group, shares how his organization helps veterans transition from military service to civilian careers, with a focus on blue collar trades. We discuss the SkillBridge program that allows active-duty military members to train with civilian employers during their final months of service, the challenges veterans face adapting to civilian work culture, and why soft skills matter more than military credentials in hiring decisions. This conversation covers supporting military spouses, common misconceptions about veterans, success stories of veteran placement, the future of traditional resumes, and the Blue Collar Trades Academy's mission to expose high school students to skilled trades careers. What This Episode Covers: Jordie Kern's journey founding Seven Eagle Group and his mission to support veteran employment. How the SkillBridge program connects transitioning service members with civilian employers for hands-on training. The unique challenges veterans face moving from military structure to civilian work culture. Why soft skills and character traits matter more to employers than military job titles (MOS). Common misconceptions about hiring veterans and how to overcome them. Success stories of veterans placed in blue collar trades and civilian careers. Post-service support and career guidance Seven Eagle Group provides beyond initial placement. Supporting military spouses in finding employment and career opportunities. The declining relevance of traditional resumes in modern hiring processes. How technology is changing interview processes and candidate evaluation. The entrepreneurial journey of building Seven Eagle Group and lessons learned. Supporting veterans who want to start their own businesses. The fulfillment that comes from helping veterans find meaningful careers. Mentorship and guidance strategies that work for transitioning service members. Why employers should actively recruit and hire veterans. Benefits of SkillBridge opportunities for both veterans and companies. How hiring veterans builds stronger teams while reducing recruitment costs. Key Takeaways: The SkillBridge program provides invaluable transition support for veterans entering civilian careers. Soft skills are highly valued by hiring managers and often matter more than technical military experience. Veterans face significant culture shock transitioning from military structure to civilian work environments. Timestamps: 00:00 – Introduction and Background 05:02 – Youth Sports and Career Beginnings 13:41 – SkillBridge Program and Career Transition 19:06 – Supporting Military Spouses 25:45 – Challenges of Military MOS Transition 31:30 – Success Stories of Veteran Placement 42:27 – The Future of Resumes 01:08:07 – Exposing High School Students to Trade Careers About Our Guest: Jordie Kern - Founder of Seven Eagle Group Website: https://7eagle.com/ Learn More: The Blue Collar Recruiter: https://thebluecollarrecruiter.com/