Career & Entrepreneurship Resources
These resources provide the opportunities and the networks. Our work at Orōs Tābor is to help you prepare for them—crafting the perfect resume for that hiring fair, building the solid business plan for that Bunker Labs cohort, and ensuring you are ready to seize the opportunities you discover.
Forging Your New Mission: Career & Entre-preneurship
A successful transition is defined by a renewed sense of purpose, and for many, that purpose is found in a fulfilling civilian career or the challenge of building a business. The skills you possess—leadership, discipline, integrity, and the ability to perform under pressure—are in high demand. The challenge is translating those skills into a language that civilian employers and investors understand. Fortunately, a powerful ecosystem of non-profit and government-supported organizations exists to help you bridge this gap.
The first step in any career search is translation. The O*NET OnLine Military Crosswalk is an essential tool provided by the Department of Labor. It allows you to enter your Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) and find its closest civilian equivalents, providing the foundational keywords and job titles you need to begin building a powerful resume.
Beyond translation, building a new professional network is critical. Hiring Our Heroes, an initiative of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, is a premier organization that connects the military community with American businesses through hiring fairs, fellowships, and online programs. For those with an entrepreneurial drive, Bunker Labs is a national non-profit that provides community, programs, and resources to help veteran and military spouse entrepreneurs launch and grow their ventures. These organizations are not just resources; they are active communities dedicated to your professional success.
Finally, for those interested in government contracting, the VA's Vets First Verification Program is the official process to have your business verified as a Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB) or Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), which gives you priority for certain federal contracts.
Career & Entre-preneurship Links:
O*NET OnLine - Military Crosswalk: A powerful tool for translating your military skills to civilian job titles.
Hiring Our Heroes: A U.S. Chamber of Commerce program connecting veterans and spouses with employment opportunities.
Bunker Labs: A national non-profit that helps veteran entrepreneurs start and grow businesses.
Vets First Verification Program: The official VA portal for certifying your business as veteran-owned for government contracts.