Challenge America News

L-3 Vertex Eager to Hire Hard Working Veterans

2011-08-31T15:23:47+00:00

Challenge America is helping RecruitMilitary get the word out about employment opportunities for veterans and service members. Vertex Aerospace, a unit of L-3 Communications, is looking to connect with veterans and service members with Aircraft Mechanic experience (FAA Airframe and Powerplant licensed) and other key positions around the globe. L-3 Vertex is especially eager to hire hard...

Employment Opportunities in Colorado for Military Community

2011-08-24T16:28:19+00:00

Challenge America is helping an The Employer Partnership of the Armed Forces spread the word about employment opportunities in Colorado for our military community.

The job opening are in Westminister, CO and Highlands Ranch, CO with Allied Barton. Their goal is to hire 15 individuals by the end of the month! So don't delay! All of the specifics for these opportunities are listed in our...

Challenge America Partnering with Colorado Women Veterans Conference & Healthcare Expo

2011-08-17T19:55:51+00:00

Challenge America, along with other federal, state and local government agencies and nonprofit women and veteran organizations, are partnering to host the first annual Colorado Women Veterans Conference and Healthcare Expo. It will take place on September 17, 2011 at the Wings Over the Rockies Museum in Denver, CO. The mission of the conference is to provide a day of learning, networking and...

Employment Opportunities for Our Military Community

2011-08-16T15:20:08+00:00

Challenge America is helping RecruitMilitary and Amazon.com spread the word about some great employment opportunities for military, veterans, and military spouses. Amazon.com and Accenture, two military friendly employers, are eager to hire members of our military community, and we are happy to connect! Check out the summaries below for more information:

One of RecruitMilitary's top...

Challenge America Participates in “Meet the Employers”

2011-07-18T21:45:15+00:00

Challenge America attended, and was part of Congressman Jared Polis' "Meet the Employers" event in Westminister, CO on Monday, July 18. The event featured employers from around the Denver area, who gave their insight on ways to improve career searching skills. One session featured a panel of veteran specific employers, who discussed resources and tips for veterans. Challenge America's Geneva...

New Way to Link Military and Their Families to Resources Through Social Media

2011-07-15T21:18:32+00:00

We have created a new way for our community to help us share news, events, resources for military and their families! Sharing our resources through social media is a very important aspect of our mission. Want to help out? Check out the "Social Media Messages" page! We have listed Facebook and Twitter posts for you to simply copy and paste and share through your social media networks. Doing...

Army Veteran & Challenge America Spokeswoman Zaneta Adams Selected as Peer Reviewer

2011-07-12T15:43:02+00:00

Zaneta Adams, Army veteran and Challenge America spokesperson, has been selected to serve as a Peer Reviewer for the Department of Defense Peer Reviewed Orthopaedic Research Program. Adams was nominated by Challenge Aspen. Having spent the better part of a few years in a wheelchair as the result of being injured while on active duty herself, Adams understands the challenges of recovery and...

Veteran-Friendly Employer First Food & Bar Hosts Challenge America Staff

2011-07-11T14:27:57+00:00

The hip, pitch-perfect First Food & Bar at The Palazzo in Las Vegas hosted Challenge America staff during their weekend visit for the 364th ESC Yellow Ribbon event for soon-to-be-deployed Army Reservists and their families. First Food & Bar, a business interest of Challenge America board member Kevin Berg, has been officially recognized locally as a veteran-friendly employer with multiple...

Challenge America Honored to be Attending Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Event in Las Vegas

2011-07-09T19:28:29+00:00

Challenge America is attending the 364th ESC Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program Event in Las Vegas this weekend, July 8-10, 2011. This particular event is attended by military and families preparing for deployment. The Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program, which the Secretary of Defense initiated in 2008, provides information, services, referral, and proactive outreach programs to Soldiers,...

Challenge America Attending The White House Community Leaders Briefing Series

2011-06-24T02:28:11+00:00

Challenge America is honored to attend and take part in The White House Community Leaders Briefing Series, Friday, June 24th in Washington, D.C.

Every Friday from from June 17th - August 26^th, the White House will open its doors to community leaders from around the country to take part in the Community Leaders Briefing Series. The briefing series is a unique opportunity for grassroots...