David Nordel, Retired AF Command Chief Master Sgt is the founder of Max Fab Consulting, a specialist in supporting employers to being Veteran ready.

With their Veteran READY Certification and Training Program Max Fab assists employers to create a vibrant and inclusive veteran-READY culture that attracts and retaining highly skilled veteran employees.

In this episode of the Abeceder podcast The Independent Minds David explains to host Michael Millward the challenges that many veterans face when transferring to civilian employment and what employers can do to support veterans through that process.

David shares his personal experiences and reflects on the reality that whilst society thanks veterans for their service it can still be difficult to get a job.

Sources of help and support for veterans

• UK Armed Forces Covenant: guidance and support
• UK Career Transition Partnership
• UK Royal British Legion
• USA US Department of Veteran Affairs
• USA Jobs for Veterans
• USA USA Cares

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