Veteran Michael S. had no idea what life would look like after transitioning out of a career in the military. He knew he had a place in the civilian world, but after serving in a variety of roles in the Army, it wasn’t immediately clear where that place was.
In February 2015, he learned about HVAF and moved into the
Manchester Apartments where he stayed for 17 months, building his resume and
leaning on employment specialists for guidance.
Following an exhaustive job search in Indianapolis, Michael gave up hope of finding “his dream” job and took menial jobs that offered little opportunity for promotion. In 2012, he lost his job and experienced homelessness for 2 weeks. The combination of leaving the military and an inability to find a job in his field took a toll on Michael’s self-confidence.
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Since August, HVAF
has assisted 28 veterans in gaining employment. Michael is just one of these veteran we
served.
“Michael has been diligent in working towards gaining
employment with PepsiCo, says Kiara Walker, MSW, LSW,
Employment Specialist. “Michael is the Veteran who inspires you to work
just as hard as he does. He has made it to every appointment and has excellent
punctuality. The desire he shows to want more for himself is an admirable
quality. Michael gives me hope about his job prospects, and I believe he will
get the job he is wanting.”
While Michael is currently employed, he received a phone
call and an email from HVAF employment specialist Kiara Walker about an
opportunity at PepsiCo last month.
“HVAF provided a welcome relief on so many levels. Most of
all, they helped me regain my sense of pride.”
Michael is now living in his own apartment is going through the hiring process at PepsiCo.
