b'NewcomersResource guideContract # 60602023 Luke AFB Guide The Glendale Chamber of Commerce Announces Military Transition Support ProgramThe Glendale Chamber of Commerce, through the work of its Military & Veterans Affairs Committee (MVAC), has always been committed to helping create a strong relationship between the local business community and military. To further these efforts, the Glendale Chamber is pleased to announce its new Military Transition Support Program. The purpose of this program is to connect Transitioning Service Members, Veterans, and/or Military Spouses to Glendale Chamber Member Businesses, to:Familiarize them with civilian career options. Provide informal mentorship, guidance, encouragement, and friendship. Educate them about differences of civilian vs. military culture.Service Members, Veterans, and Military Spouses are invited to attend the Chambers monthly Business After Hours event where they will be introduced by MVAC committee members and share their top three career interests. This opportunity is open to people currently leaving active service and those whove previously separated who seek new employment.Chamber members from industries that align with their interests will be identified. A conversation will be initiated, followed by informal mentoring and a short-term job shadow opportunity. Participants are encouraged to meet over coffee or a meal to get to know one another, specifically exploring the participants career aspirations and interests which we hope will lead to their employment and investment in the Glendale region.President & CEO of the Glendale Chamber and U.S.A.F. Veteran, Robert Heidt, says, It is truly an honor to facilitate such an important program. We are excited to see the impact we can bring to those who served our country so bravely, their families andour employers as we all work to address workforce needs in our community.MVAC Committee Member and program leader, U.S.A.F. Veteran, Kathy Gallowitz, President/CEO of Vanguard Veteran, LLC says, We are excited to partner with Glendale Chamber members to cultivate civilian Veteran Champions who come alongside transitioning Service Members, Veterans and their spouses to support their career exploration and assimilation into civilian life. Laura Roman, realtor with Homes for Heroes and program leader say, At Homes for Heroes, we are committed to providing the highest level of support to veterans and military spouses. The military transitioning program aligns perfectly with our mission. We believe that every veteran deserves the opportunity to build a successful and fulfilling civilian life, and we are dedicated to helping them achieve that goal.About the Glendale Chamber of CommerceThe Glendale Chamber of Commerce is a private, non-profit, membership-driven organization comprised of nearly 1,400 business enterprises, civic organizations, educational institutions, and individuals. Our mission is to provide leadership that facilitates the creation of a prosperous regional economy and effective advocacy for our members and the business community.Investing in the Glendale community through Chamber membership supports a program of work that includes economic development, education and talent development, public policy, transportation and infrastructure, technology, as well as business attraction, retention, and expansion.The Glendale Chamber builds its program of workaround the three core principles, an investment inmembership brings: business connection, communityimpact and economic prosperity.For more information,visit www.glendaleazchamber.org.5800 W. GLENN DRIVE, SUITE 275, GLENDALE, AZ 85301 | TEL: 623-937-4754 | FAX: 623-937-3333 | GLENDALEAZCHAMBER.ORGTHE PREMIER FIGHTER WING ResourcesvLuke AFB & Community 23'