From Boots to Business - by Jillian Ventrone & Robert W Blue & Roxanne Rapske (Hardcover)

About the Book

From Boots to Business is designed to help guide service members interested in pursuing a career in the field of business post-military service on their journey by guiding them through the maze of possibilities and assisting them in maximizing their available choices.

Book Synopsis

From Boots to Business is designed to help guide service members interested in pursuing a career in the field of business post-military service on their journey by guiding them through the maze of possibilities and assisting them in maximizing their available choices.

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This work may interest readers who are members of a military force or who may be veterans, considering opportunities and guidance in a career in business. Drawing on terms familiar to service members, this guidebook from military counselors and consultants Ventrone, Robert Blue, Roxanne Rapske, and Jule LeCroix encourages readers to explore such opportunities and resources in a step-by-step approach. Educational requirements, entrepreneurial pathways, and training opportunities for small business ownership are examined in selected chapters. The authors recommend specific courses and programs in different institutions to develop a plan of action. Job interview questions are also highlighted, and authors provide tips in acing these questions. One useful aspect is the list of resources for internship and online learning opportunities. Another helpful feature is the self-assessment tools for readers to gauge their skill set and career interests. Some statistics, such as median pay for a particular job or job outlook may become outdated but can provide a ballpark for readers. Recommended for service veterans or those who belong to a military force and are interested in pursuing a career in business.

From Boots to Business is a guide that can help active duty service members and veterans interested in a career in business or business ownership build a foundation of knowledge that will better prepare them to tackle their personal journey. The book brings together many informational resources that would otherwise be difficult to find and defines their purpose and usefulness for the reader. It is purposeful for those who are ready to start planning for their futures and those who are already attending school or preparing to do so.

This book should be required reading for any military member interested in pursuing a career in the business arena. The authors have created a goldmine of resources that if used should give the reader a head start to success in their pursuit. Understanding your interests, transferable skills, and communication preferences are key to successfully crafting one's future. While the target audience is military members - veteran and active duty - pursuing business careers, these resources are applicable to a number of fields, not to mention their applicability to self-discovery for any student.

This work may interest readers who are members of a military force or who may be veterans, considering opportunities and guidance in a career in business. Drawing on terms familiar to service members, this guidebook from military counselors and consultants Ventrone, Robert Blue, Roxanne Rapske, and Jule LeCroix encourages readers to explore such opportunities and resources in a step-by-step approach. . . . Recommended for service veterans or those who belong to a military force and are interested in pursuing a career in business.

About the Author

Jillian Ventrone is an adjunct veterans' counselor at MiraCosta College, which is part of the California State Community College System. She counsels military and military-affiliated students regarding their higher education and career goals. She is the go-to expert for professional advice for those in the process of transitioning off active duty and into the civilian sector. She is a licensed professional counselor, a certified rehabilitation counselor, and a certified career counselor. She has written five other books, including From the Marine Corps to College: Transitioning from the Service to Higher Education (Rowman and Littlefield, 2014), From the Navy to College: Transitioning from the Service to Higher Education (Rowman and Littlefield, 2015), From the Army to College: Transitioning from the Service to Higher Education (Rowman and Littlefield, 2016), From the Air Force to College: Transitioning from the Service to Higher Education (Rowman and Littlefield, 2016), Balancing Life and Education While Being a Part of a Military Family: A Guide to Navigating Higher Education for the Military Spouse (Rowman and Littlefield, 2017), that were designed to assist service members in the Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, and Army, as well as dependent family members.

Robert W. Blue has been a civilian education and career counselor for the military since 2001, working in the San Diego area on Navy and Marine Corps bases providing higher education services to Marines and sailors of all ranks, from junior enlisted to admiral. He has been responsible for setting up college programs, including classroom instruction, on dozens of U.S. Navy ships.

Roxanne Rapske is a franchise consultant, specializing in using the company's proven franchise matching system and her own unique experience in the business world to consult with clients and to match them to a franchise that offers the best personal and professional fit for their needs. She teaches for a transition seminar for service members held aboard the Camp Pendleton Marine Corps Base in California. In this seminar she teaches active duty service members, veterans, and military spouses about the process of owning a franchise to demonstrate that it may be a viable option for those service members who prefer to start their own business versus working for someone else.

Julie LaCroix has been a career counselor in private practice for over a decade, based in Southern California and serving adults of all ages.