GTSC’s Steering committee met April 18th to discuss the latest partnerships, engagement with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the launch of GTSC’s Small Business Collaboration Group — an online virtual collaboration network for members.  Robert Namejko, Industry Liaison for the DHS Office of Procurement Operations, joined the Committee to discuss opportunities with the Department, how to engage and the impact of sequestration on the contracting community for 2013.

Members also heard from GTSC’s latest strategic partner, Linden Resources, about their VETSREADY2WORK program.  The Vets Ready2Work^TM program honors service disabled veterans by helping them to find and keep community jobs.

Many veterans with hidden service connected disabilities like traumatic brain injury (TBI) and post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) require significant support to find and sustain jobs in the community, especially when they are struggling to readjust to civilian life, find and retain housing and reconnect with their families. Linden’s Vets Ready2Work^TM program offers a compassionate response to the enormous unmet need for specialized employment services for this population at no cost to the veteran.

Dedicated Linden staff work individually with each veteran to identify areas of strength and career interests that will translate into sustainable, meaningful employment.  Linden also engages employers in the community to develop exciting opportunities that target the veteran’s skills and talents. Additional services can include: resume development, vocational assessments, specialized accommodations supports, and job retention supports.

GTSC’s members committed to hiring disabled veterans will have direct access to qualified, trained individuals ready to reintegrate after duty.  GTSC members will also work with Linden to develop requirements and identify hiring needs among their companies.  Read more about this partnership here.