event_title: Armed Forces Initiative Career Event

event_time_zone: America/Denver

event_start: May 31, 2022 18:00

event_duration: 86400

event_end: July 30, 2022 18:00

event_address: 725 W Alder , ste 11, missoula, MT 59802, United States

event_description: Please join us for this 6 part event between Memorial Day and the 4th of July focused on Veteran career opportunities on the outdoors.  While this event is geared towards those transitioning service members or those who have recently separated from the military all veterans are welcome.  We will have 6 hour long events every Tuesday via zoom.Each session will have a random drawing for gear or other prizes provided by our AFI Sponsors for one participant.Part 1 - May 31st 6pm Mountain TimeUsing your veteran benefits to work in the outdoor industryGuide-source outdoors will present:Hunting Guide and Outfitter CareersGuide Schools and Utilizing Your GI BillNavigating the Outdoor IndustryRequirements and Licensing  Part 2 - June 7th 6pm Mountain TimeCreating your own Startup Guide Service:Two Veteran Hunting Guides will discuss:The pros and cons of opening your own businessWorking in the fishing and hunting industries.Common Mistakes to avoidWhat worked for them Part 3 - June 14th 6pm mountain timeWorking as a Startup ManufacturerRick Hutton and Jake Jourdonnais of FHF Gear will discuss:Working for a StartupDesigning your own gearUtilizing your military knowledge to make hunting gear or apparel.  Part 4 - June 21st 6 pm mountain time Sawyer Briel and Mark Borgman of Vortex optics will discuss:Their Careers at vortexWhat Vortex looks for in a CandidateMilitary Skillsets that standout in a candidateWork-life for a major outdoor industry manufacturer Part 5 - June 28th 6pm mountain timeWriting and Photography in the outdoorsAFI North American Board Member, writer, and professional chief Justin Townsend and BHA cinematographer Travis Bradford:Their Careers in the outdoorsHow their experiences as veterans helps them in their fieldTools that worked for them to get started in the outdoor industry Part 6 - July 5th 6 pm Mountain timeWorking in ConservationAFI North American Board Member and Fort Lewis Biologist Justin Spruill, and BHA Operations Director Frankie McBurney will talk about:Their path into the Conservation piece of the outdoor industryWhy they feel conservation is the best fit for themCommon mistakes and tips for how to start your career in conservation. Brought to you by: