By: Shelby Mounts, NextOp Executive Director The modern workforce is shifting at a rapid pace. For transitioning service members who possess world-class leadership, discipline, and problem-solving skills, this shift presents both a challenge and an unprecedented opportunity. However, translating these attributes into civilian careers requires a deliberate framework. At NextOp, our mission is to bridge …
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New digital hub in New Orleans to boost veteran tech careers
Edited by Brad Randall, Broadband Communities “A dual-purpose facility in New Orleans is set to bridge the digital divide and create high-tech career pipelines for disabled veterans. A new dual-purpose facility has opened in New Orleans to expand regional broadband infrastructure and boost workforce development for disabled veterans. ConnectLA and Bastion recently hosted the grand opening …
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From the Navy to the Next Chapter: How NextOp Helped Me Navigate Transition
By: Jason Gregory After serving 23 years in the United States Navy, I thought I was prepared for just about anything.What I didn’t fully anticipate was how intimidating the transition from military service to the civilian workforce would feel. For more than two decades, the Navy gave me structure, purpose, and a clear path forward. …
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Tulane partners with NextOp to help service members advance their careers
Service members and veterans have expanded access to affordable higher education through a new partnership between the Tulane University School of Professional Advancement and NextOp, a non-profit organization dedicated to bridging the gap between military service and the civilian workforce by providing veterans with personalized career coaching and placement into high-growth industries. “We are proud …
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NextOp Veterans Fly-In: Showcasing Alabama as a Home for Military Talent
In August 2025, NextOp brought 22 active-duty service members, transitioning veterans, and military spouses to Huntsville, Alabama for a three-day, all-expenses paid “Veterans Fly-In.” The event, hosted with Innovate Alabama and the Huntsville/Madison County Chamber Foundation, highlighted Huntsville’s thriving job market, quality of life, and growing employer demand for mission-ready talent.
Honoring Our Heroes: Hiring Veterans this Fourth of July
As we celebrate the Fourth of July, we commemorate our nation’s independence and the brave men and women who have served to protect our freedoms. This celebration is a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by our veterans, making it an opportune moment to reflect on the importance of supporting them. For us, the TMC …
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The Last Word: NextOp Manager on Nonprofit’s North Texas Veteran Employment Program
“Veterans are phenomenal hires. They possess a diverse set of traits and skills that can greatly benefit your organization.” Charles Bischoff, NextOp North Texas Manager National Hire a Veteran Day happened last week on July 25. But that mission happens every day all year long for NextOp, a nonprofit that recently launched operations in North …
PenFed Foundation Provides NextOp with Grant to Support Veteran Employment Program Expansion
Program connects veterans to high-quality positions with employers that need their talent TYSONS, Va., July 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The PenFed Foundation, a national 501(c)3 founded by PenFed Credit Union, announced today that it is providing NextOp, a non-profit organization engineered to meet the unprecedented employment challenges and opportunities facing military members and veterans today, …
NextOp and Bechtel Forge Partnership to Support Veteran Employment
HOUSTON, TX (June 4, 2024)—NextOp is partnering with Bechtel, an engineering, procurement, construction, and project management company, to bolster veteran hiring initiatives and provide meaningful employment opportunities for individuals who have served their country. Through this strategic partnership, Bechtel will engage with NextOp to streamline the veteran hiring process to ensure that qualified candidates have …
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NextOp Receives Major Grant from Delta Regional Authority
Award supports workforce development for military veterans