The Glendale Chamber of Commerce Announces Military Transition Support Program

The 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 Chamber’s 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 who’ve 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 participant’s 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 and our 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.”