Alex Archawski, Director
MISSION STATEMENT:
Greater Philadelphia Veterans Network (GPVN) is a non-profit organization whose primary mission is to provide pre-employment education and career services to transitioning military service members and local veterans; to ensure veterans have programs and initiatives available to help accelerate their job search; and to generate job leads by networking with business leaders in the Greater Philadelphia area who are looking to hire vets. GPVN also offers Veteran Entrepreneurship Events, Hiring Veterans Workshops for local companies and Vet to Vet Volunteering.
Greater Philadelphia Veterans Network (GPVN) is a non-profit organization whose primary mission is to provide pre-employment education and career services to transitioning military service members and local veterans; to ensure veterans have programs and initiatives available to help accelerate their job search; and to generate job leads by networking with business leaders in the Greater Philadelphia area who are looking to hire vets. GPVN also offers Veteran Entrepreneurship Events, Hiring Veterans Workshops for local companies and Vet to Vet Volunteering.
Core services GPVN offers:
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Assist in defining career objective
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Job Search Training
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Resume Development or Review
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Provide ‘Networking Strategy’
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Network with GPVN Professional Contacts
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Mentorship Program
GPVN also provides events, workshops, opportunities and seminars designed for Veterans:
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Job Search Training (Webinars)
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Student Veteran Internship Initiative
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Take a Vet to Work Day (define career objective)
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Networking Training (For vets at the VA, Student Veteran Groups & Veteran Job Fairs)
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Veteran Entrepreneurship Events
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Veteran Business Networking Events
Additional services include:
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Hiring Veterans Workshops
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Veteran Affinity Groups (volunteering opportunities with GPVN)
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Veteran Entrepreneurship
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Veteran Professional Development Events
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Vet to Vet Volunteering
GPVN covers Southeastern PA, Southern NJ and Northern DE.