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We understand the unique challenges that former first responders may face when transitioning to a civilian career. For some, it may feel like there are no job opportunities out there. Our website is designed to provide valuable resources and support to help navigate the first responder to civilian career transition, and find a fulfilling, second career for former first responders!
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ERM is the world's largest pure-play sustainability consultancy, partnering with clients to operationalize sustainability at pace and scale through strategic tr…
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The Walsh Group is a family-owned construction company founded in 1898, offering general contracting, construction management, and design/build services across…
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Peraton is a next-generation national security and technology company employing more than 18,000 people, trusted to solve critical missions across space, intell…
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Western & Southern Financial Group is a Fortune 500 financial services company founded in 1888, specializing in life insurance, annuities, and investment produc…
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Sanford Health is the largest rural health system in the United States, headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, serving over 2 million patients across 56 ho…
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