Mission Translation Turning Military Experience into Civilian Career Success

Employers don't hire military job titles. They hire leaders, project managers, trainers, analysts, logistics specialists, technicians, and problem-solvers. Join us for an interactive discussion of how to translate military training and experience into language that civilian employers immediately recognize and value. Participants will be provided with examples of military career fields and roles and work through the following questions together: - What are the transferable skills associated with the military job title? - Which civilian career options appear to be aligned with provided examples of military occupations? - How can military descriptions be reframed for civilian contexts? This session will offer opportunities for both military affiliated and civilian participants to share their perspectives and develop a stronger understanding of how military training and experience are perceived in civilian employment processes.

Presenter Bio: Anne S. Sweet (she/her) serves as Director of the Veteran and Military Resource Center at Empire State University, where she leads the development of programs, partnerships, and services to support military-affiliated students. Drawing on more than 20 years of experience in higher education and her lived experience as an Air Force and Air National Guard spouse, Anne brings both professional and personal insight to her work. She holds a Master of Science in Higher Education Administration from Drexel University.