Bryan Burt, CPC, MBA

This post from RBLP Leadership Certifications hits the nail on the head. RBLP certifications help bridge the gap by certifying that #veterans and nonveterans have leadership skills that are highly sought after in the corporate world. NorthElevate Consulting is an Authorized Training Partner for RBLP. Check the comments! #personaldevelopment #leadership US Navy US Army United States Marine Corps United States Air Force United States Space Force U.S. Coast Guard Army National Guard

Resume Do's and Don'ts for Transitioning Service Members The resume might be one of the most misunderstood parts of the military-to-civilian journey. Here are some hard-earned truths to keep in mind: ✅ DO: Translate your experience. “Led a platoon” can become “Managed a 35-person cross-functional team in high-pressure environments.” Quantify your impact. Use numbers where possible to show results. Customize each resume. Tailor it to the job description, especially with key skills and language. ❌ DON'T: Don’t copy and paste your evals or awards. They don’t speak the language of civilian employers. Don’t rely on military acronyms. Most recruiters won’t know what you mean. Don’t downplay leadership or logistics experience. What felt normal in uniform often translates to high-value skills in the civilian world. Your resume doesn’t have to tell your whole story. It just has to open the door. Fellow veterans, what’s one thing you wish you had known about resumes before transitioning? #MilitaryTransition #VeteranSupport #ResumeTips #LifeAfterService #HireVeterans #CareerTransition #VeteranVoices

What a day at the VSRA Human Resources Professional Development Seminar! Proud to represent NSC Staffing’s Marine Division alongside incredible colleagues at today’s “Dealing with Change in the Workplace” seminar hosted by the Virginia Ship Repair Association. One thing stood out across nearly every session: generational dynamics in the workforce are front and center in our industry right now. From multi-generational communication to knowledge transfer to workforce reskilling — this theme showed up everywhere. And honestly? That tracks. I saw the same conversation dominating the Gen Z Summit yesterday. When an issue shows up that consistently, it’s not a trend. It’s a signal. The session on reciprocal and reverse mentorship was a personal favorite. This concept resonates deeply with me — both professionally and personally. I genuinely love learning from the younger people in my life and on my teams. New tools, new perspectives, new ways of seeing problems. And in return, I’m always watching for the moments where hard-earned, real-world experience can make a real difference for someone earlier in their journey. That’s not a one-way street. That’s a win-win relationship — and the research backs it up. Shoutout to the presenters, the VSRA team, and everyone who made today so rich with conversation. Reconnecting with familiar faces and meeting new ones reminded me why showing up in this community matters. The maritime workforce development conversation is alive and well in Hampton Roads. 🚢 #MaritimeIndustry #WorkforceDevelopment #VSRA #HamptonRoads #Mentorship #ReverseMentorship #GenerationalWorkforce #NSCStaffing #MarineDivision #HumanResources

We are proud to support the U.S. Coast Guard's Search and Rescue Satellite Aided Tracking (SARSAT) Division (CG-SAR-3) as it assumes the federal lead of the SARSAT program. Through this contract, Harkcon will provide program management, operational support, security, and interagency coordination to sustain and advance both the national SARSAT program and the International COSPAS-SARSAT Program. We are honored to bring our proven expertise to this critical mission, ensuring the program remains strong, resilient, and ready for the future. Read more in the Coast Guard’s announcement: https://lnkd.in/eVKMSzBh #GovCon #SDVOSB #USCG #SARSAT

VA is hiring more than 300 employment counselors and specialists for its Veteran Readiness and Employment program. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/epbFVr4v #m4lnetwork Jamal Brown Rick Butler

DEFENDING THE INDO-PAC - DISPERSION - To support the US Air Force’s ability to conduct dispersed operations, the US has increased the number of locations it can operate from in the Indo-Pacific, adding to the network of US bases and sites it has access to. Read @R_Schulenburg's latest analysis to find out more: go.iiss.org/4rDOb2u

That’s not how this works: If you’re separating from the military and planning to file for VA disability, Benefits Delivery at Discharge “BDD” program is a smart option, but there’s several things to understand. The BDD program allows you to submit a VA clsim between 180 and 90 days BEFORE separation (not #dodskillbtidge - PTDY - PTAD - Leave). This window allows the VA to: ✅ Review your Service Treatment Records ✅ Schedule yiyr C&P exams ✅ Begin evaluating your claim before you leave active duty The ‘goal’ of BDD is to deliver a decision within about 3️⃣0️⃣ days after separation. 🗣️ Important reality check ‼️ Submitting earlier in the 180 day window DOES NOT guarantee your claim will be finished SOONER. Processing times can still vary based on: • Complexity of your claim • Quality and completeness of evidence • Availability of C&P exams in your area • Workload at your VA regional office I see a lot of people who want to rush and get the claim in sooner than later, but submit mediocre claims. 😢 Take your time, do it right, so you don’t have to do it twice. In this link there’s a few tips that can help: https://lnkd.in/ex5zdP7y

There’s a major shift in MyCAA certification access for spouses… Eligible military spouses using MyCAA can now use their funding for any of Project Management Institute’s core or specialty certifications (plus the online training, too)!! This expansion means MyCAA now supports military spouses interested in Project Management at every stage: from entry-level project coordinators through advanced project managers, and even project practitioners waning to focus on specific areas of interest. Find your Certification Journey: 📌 Core Certifications • Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) • Project Management Professional (PMP) • Program Management Professional (PgMP) • Portfolio Management Professional (PfMP) 📌 Specialty Certifications • PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI‑ACP) • PMI Risk Management Professional (PMI‑RMP) • PMI Professional in Business Analysis (PMI‑PBA) • PMI-PMO Certified Professional (PMI‑PMOCP) • PMI Construction Professional (PMI‑CP) • Cognitive Project Management for AI (CPMAI) 🎯 Why This Matters: • PMI professional certifications help spouses build a career foundation and support career advancement. • PMI Certification journeys propel military spouse careers in specialized areas, such as agile project management, risk management, PMOs, business analysis, AI, and construction • PMI Certification Prep Courses and Exam fees are fully covered -providing military spouses a one-stop-shop for using MyCAA funds towards Project Management Professional Certifications. Help spread the word — this is a game-changer for career-driven spouses ready to level up through PMI. 🔗Are you MyCAA eligible and ready to start? Request your PMI education training plan (ETP) here: https://wkf.ms/4glYZxA Manthan B. | Matt Quick | Mark Fabian | Graham Provost | Ron Schmelzer | Hiring Our Heroes | Hiring Our Heroes Military Spouse Program | Yessenia Hagewood | Adela Wilson | Jenny Lynne Stroup | Jennifer Martin | Amanda Palmer, PMP | Karla Mae Eidem PMP, PMI-PMOCP | Mike Dumbroski | Meredith Lozar | Alex Verhulst

Transitioning from military service comes with big decisions, but you don’t have to navigate it alone! Across Virginia, employers are actively hiring and looking for the unique skills that veterans bring to the workforce. Through V3, we’re connecting transitioning service members and military spouses to real opportunities, career resources, industry certifications, and continued education pathways. If you’re preparing for your next chapter, now is the time to get plugged in and take advantage of the support available to you. #VirginiaValuesVeterans #V3 #VeteranEmployment #MilitaryTransition #HiringVeterans

Recruitment, Retention, Readiness (and sentiment). These are the three “R’s” that we are constantly evaluating our programs by and work tirelessly to correlate our individual program performance metrics to. By ensuring we are tied to these topline indicators of performance, we demonstrate how military community and family programs are critical to the warfighter. But…there is a 4th area we need to be focused on that is far more subjective, and that is the elusive measure of sentiment. Capturing sentiment is difficult. And even more challenging yet is capturing that sentiment in real-time (or near real-time). Sentiment is critical as it is the preview of how we will do in retention and on a longer generational scale how we will do in recruitment. It is the measure on where our programs are meeting needs. To do this we have to be data hungry and draw on every data point available…the goal is to form a clear sight picture that informs every decision. It is how we stay relevant to those we serve. A major part of this effort (and the reason for this post) is our need to gain insight from every publicly available survey and the results provided. Scientific and non-scientific studies, surveys, and even social media trends all help us gain the insights and improves the speed and effectiveness of the decision making process. Where everyone can help and take ownership in the solution is completing surveys or providing feedback when you get the opportunity. Honest insight generates transparency and helps the entire community calibrate its focus on areas that matter. I am well aware survey fatigue is a very real phenomenon that occurs. Similarly, it is easy to use surveys as therapy to voice all your frustration at once. These are both things we try to guard ourselves against and why we limit the number of surveys we throw at everyone…but my ask is that if you get a survey, please take the time to fill it out and give us the feedback. I promise we read (and agonize) over every datapoint we get. This includes insights provided by other institutions and our MSO friends…everyone is laser focused on supporting the families of our warfighters and we want to encouarage this work. Some really cool efforts are coming that will further our capabilities in this area. In the meantime - thanks to everyone who work to constantly inform the conversation! *Obligatory AI generated science fiction themed metrics dashboard included*

Great news for our transitioning Service Members! I want to set the record straight: the DoW SkillBridge and Career Skills Program are not going away! These programs are still active and provide a wonderful opportunity for all our transitioning Soldiers to gain valuable civilian work experience. As the MCTO recently highlighted, DoW SkillBridge remains an authorized transition pathway for eligible Service Members across all branches. It allows you to participate in approved civilian internships, apprenticeships, and employment skills training during your final 180 days of service. This is a crucial step in strengthening your transition readiness and boosting your employment outcomes after service. The Army's CSP is a vital part of this initiative and remains active. To make the process even smoother, on March 4, 2026, Army CSP counselors transitioned to the TAP Virtual Center. This move streamlines services, allowing you to access CSP counselors virtually to start your SkillBridge/CSP application. This is a fantastic opportunity that you don't want to miss. To learn more and get started on your transition journey, please: Visit the revamped CSP Website for a list of all our active programs. https://lnkd.in/dKsNtPst #SkillBridge #CSP #Army #HRC #IMCOM #TransitioningSoldier #MilitaryTransition #CareerSkillsProgram

Peer support can be the bridge between transition and true reintegration for our nation’s veterans. In my latest article for the National Veterans’ Training Institute, I explore how peer support programs not only help veterans navigate employment and training services but also build the trust, confidence, and community connections that make lasting reintegration possible. From real-world examples to best practices for service providers, this piece highlights why peer support isn’t just a “nice-to-have” — it’s an essential part of veteran services. Read it here: 🔗 The Role of Peer Support in Veteran Reintegration https://lnkd.in/eAsZqNDj If you work in veteran services, workforce development, or community-based support, I’d love to hear your thoughts: 💬 How have you seen peer support make an impact in your work? #Veterans #WorkforceDevelopment #PeerSupport #NVTI #Reintegration #VeteranServices

The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) at Wright-Patterson AFB is forecasting a $17.3 million multi-year IDIQ for Information Technology Services Support (ITSS). This effort will provide comprehensive IT, cybersecurity, and platform integration services across AFRL HQ’s research and operational missions. With a deep scope that spans everything from help desk support to advanced data analytics and DevSecOps, this is a prime opportunity for small and mid-sized businesses with defense IT experience. #airforce #businessdevelopment #coaching #contractproposal #dod #govcon #ostglobal #ostglobalsoutions #procurement #proposals #sba #sbir #sttr #usairforce #webinar #webinars #winmorebd

DoD Contract Alert — Program Management & FMS Support Firms If your firm provides program management, configuration control, or Foreign Military Sales (FMS) support — this Navy modification signals continued tasking. 🎙 NEWS ANCHOR BREAKDOWN Prime: Precise Systems Inc. (Lexington Park, MD) Modification Value: $14,743,228 Contract: N0042125C0009 (P00005) Contract Type: Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee (Modification) Completion: February 2027 Performance Location: Patuxent River, MD Funding: Foreign Military Sales (UK, Australia, Netherlands, Canada, Japan) Acquisition: Not Competed Contracting Activity: Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), Patuxent River, MD Scope Added Continued support services including: • Project & Program Management • Change Management • Business Management • Configuration & Data Management • Risk Management • Foreign Military Sales coordination • Operations activity support This is enterprise-level program oversight — not production, but governance and execution support tied to international partner nations. 🔎 Where Subcontractors May Fit Program & Project Management • Schedule integration • Earned value support • PMO staffing Configuration & Data Management • Technical data control • Documentation lifecycle management • Compliance tracking Business & Financial Management • Budget analysis • Cost reporting • FMS financial coordination Risk & Change Management • Risk registers • Process control • Change board support International Program Support • FMS coordination • Multinational reporting • Stakeholder engagement 📌 What Smart Firms Should Do Now • Assess alignment with NAVAIR or FMS support environments • Highlight prior experience with allied partner programs • Prepare a PMO-focused capability brief • Emphasize compliance with DoD data management standards • Position early — management support contracts often expand with partner demand FMS-driven program management contracts create sustained advisory and oversight work tied to international defense partnerships. Richelli Consulting Group tracks DoD awards and converts them into strategic subcontract positioning. If your firm operates in program management, configuration control, or international defense support — and you want to determine how to position — let’s talk.

Military life teaches you how to adapt quickly — but continuing your education while moving, managing deployments, and raising a family can still be challenging. Last year I was fortunate to receive an Operation Homefront scholarship through Southern New Hampshire University, which helped me begin my Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a focus on Organizational Leadership. It’s been an incredible opportunity to keep growing professionally while supporting my family and career goals. The 2026 Operation Homefront scholarship applications are now open, and I highly encourage anyone in the military community considering school to apply. Programs like this truly help make education more accessible for military families. #MilitarySpouse #OperationHomefront #MilitaryEducation #SNHU

Career Skills Program - Where Military Skills Meet Civilian Careers. CSP provides transitioning Soldiers with industry-recognized credentials and comprehensive job skills training to significantly enhance their employment prospects.

New Army policy 👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾 As an HR professional, this policy makes sense. First and foremost, it helps the service member and their family with predictability during the final two years of service—which is truly the ideal amount of time needed to prepare for transition. It is also mutually beneficial for Army HR professionals as they project future force personnel requirements. What a WIN! 🙌🏾🎯👏🏾

🤨 I don't care about how you "feel" about an applicant, did we follow the screening process and do they have the aptitude to do the job or not. 🫡 While on mission in Iraq the our LT and Senior NCO would ask our NCO if the team was 100% effective. Not how the NCO felt about the team, not if the team is 100% connected. 🤦‍♂�� Feelings and recruitment don't mix, (Process and Data) are what equal results. There is process to open heart surgery, there is a process to changing out an airplane engine and and there is a process to sourcing, screening, interviewing and onboarding the right people for the right jobs. 🧙‍♂️ Follow The Process and Magically You Will Be Successful!!! https://lnkd.in/g6299QHR

Veterans possess mission-critical skills that can address today's talent shortages, as highlighted by Ross Dickman, CEO of Hire Heroes USA, in an insightful discussion with Fox Business. Hire Heroes USA advocates for skills-based hiring, emphasizing the importance of tapping into the unique talents of veterans to fill crucial roles in various industries. Partnering with 700 companies, Hire Heroes USA is dedicated to connecting veterans with suitable positions, aiming to combat the 3.7% veteran unemployment rate and the significantly higher 21% unemployment rate among military spouses. This initiative not only benefits the veterans by leveraging their skills and experience but also addresses the pressing issue of labor shortages in the workforce. To learn more about this impactful conversation and the valuable insights shared by Ross Dickman, CEO of Hire Heroes USA, watch the interview on Fox Business: [Link to Interview](https://lnkd.in/gn-PyQCh). #Veterans #SkillsBasedHiring #TalentShortages #EmploymentOpportunities