Veteran-Owned Businesses ----- Serving you again, in new ways
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VeCATS has been advocating for Veteran Programs for 8 years now
our advocacy work has garnered the attention of federal and local governments wanting to provide support to soldiers, veterans, and their families.
VeCATS has provided a letter to government MPs to support a new initiative, providing tax free services on all approved military installations
VeCATS has been developing another initiative to design and implement new legislation to implement a procurement services initiative of 10% of all contracts supporting the Canadian Armed Forces and Veterans Affairs Canada must go to Veteran-Owned Businesses
VeCATS has provided provincial Premieres with formal support letters on develop provincial and municipal programs focused on transitioning soldiers and veterans, into provincial workforces, educational programs to address regional skilled-labour shortages, job experience programs, procurement contract guarantees, and other initiative that will assist soldiers, veterans, and their families
~ VeCATS has been working for 2 years to bring a "Tax-Free" system, mirroring our US military bases/stations/dockyards, to Canadian Soldiers and Veterans (CAF & RCMP)
~ VeCATS is working to bring in a "Canadian Veterans Procurement Act" that aims to streamline and support the acquisition of essential goods and services for veterans. This initiative will have the government procurement for VAC and CAF, provide 10% of contracts to Veteran-Owned Businesses
~ VeCATS is working to open Veterans Entrepreneurship Hub (Vet-Hub) that will support Veterans in starting their businesses after Service
~ VeCATS has started their Veterans University that will provide accreditation to soldiers, RCMP, and Veterans with education and knowledge required for after service employment. Technology Toolkits, Sales & Marketing, Project and Program Management, Information Technology Service Management Governance and other accredited programs to award a credential with real-world experience to add for future employment
~ VeCATS is working to establish a Veterans Retirement Homes & Community within the Ottawa Region to start, but utilize Government lands to support them in post-service retirement
~ VeCATS has developed a framework to initiate Canada's National Veterans Bank (NVB) to support active services members (CAF & RCMP) and Veterans (CAF, RCMP, Approved Civilian Members who served DND) by providing comprehensive financial solutions tailored to their unique needs and experiences
~ VeCATS will embark upon a National Indigenous Veterans Healing Program with a pilot project in NL with a 1st Nations Community. This program will provide PTSD healing program employing Indigenous teachings and experiences to become one with the earth
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Career Assistance and Transition services
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Our team has many years of industry experience, we will always provide you with the options you need along with our transition experiences to guide you on what to do. If you are looking for assistance for soft-skills, what industry you should look at, how do I translate my military experience for civilian life, then pay us a visit, we are Veterans helping Soldiers, RCMP, Veterans and their families understand what it takes to seek a second career.
No matter what step you which to start, we can assist. Don't hesitate to contact us for an interview and how we can assist in planning your second career. VeCATS also provides industry training on bases/stations/dockyards, designed with translating military talk into civilian terms and how to become part of Corporate Canada. Gives us a call or visit our offices in Kanata, VeCATS has a new schedule to visit all Military Installations, check out our calendar. We will accept appointments prior to arrival to ensure you start your transition.
VeCATS is delighted that both VAC (RCMP & CAF Vets) and CAF have implemented our 4-Step program within their departments. A lot of work and engaging soldiers and veterans will improve their programs to the betterment of their services and support for all stakeholders involved.
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VeCATS' Article on "Family Stress" from Transitioning Out of Service
Please click on the picture to read this weeks article..... thank you..... JCB
4 Step Transition
VeCATS provides guidance and assistance in developing a successful transition plan to civilian live after service.
Our 4 Steps will ensure you understand the elements required and they provide the two main critical elements in securing employment after your service:
Soft-Skills
Hard-Skills
Training
Job Experience
Not everyone needs these 4 Steps, let us help you plan your transition, send us an email at: info@vecats.com
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Training & Development
You are successful in your career because of the intense training you've received. Now you need to focus on your next career and what Corporate Canada is looking for
VeCATS has partnered with a couple National and Global Training partners to ensure you receive leading edge training, which today's businesses are looking for. This critical component will be your "success-factor" to finding employment today
VeCATS Corporate Courses are currently not reimbursable from your ILP, but for those who qualify for the VAC Education Funding, the $5,000.00 Short Course (professional development) money qualifies for reimbursement
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Personal Coaching
VeCATS Veteran Staff have worked in civilian life and know what it takes to be successful. We provide coaching as required to ensure you manage your success in Corporate Canada
Sessions can be local in our offices or through booked phone appointments. We also use Teams, Zoom or Skype to ensure that extra personal touch of having someone visible to speak with is achieved.
VeCATS also supports Strategy Navigator Consulting which a Strategy Navigator has the ability to guide and advise leadership towards their desire place. Greg Bert and Alain Gauthier have over 40 years each of experiential knowledge to assist young leaders in their advancement in leadership roles. Give Greg and Alain a call to support your leadership transition. They are dedicated to empowering the next generation of leaders with practical insights and guidance.
https://www.strategynavigatorconsulting.com/
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