In this episode of the Georgia Tech Research Podcast, host Chelsea Selby talks to Erik Andersen, a Principal Research Associate in Georgia Tech Research Institute’s (GTRI) Electro-Optic Systems Directorate (EOSD). This episode introduces listeners to the “Hiring Our Heroes” U.S. Chamber of Commerce program, which Connects organizations such as GT and GTRI to the military community to create economic opportunity and a strong /diversified workforce. Through Hiring Our Heroes, GT and GTRI get an insider look at service members’ separation from the military and how we bring them into the GT/GTRI community of researchers. The Podcast discusses what the underlying concepts and principles of military separation are, why they are important at Georgia Tech and GTRI, and what implications these concepts have on the future hiring of military members, their spouses, and other veterans.
Talking Points
In this episode, listeners will hear about:
Who is Erik Andersen, what is his background, and how did he come to GTRI via the HOH Program.
What is the HOH Program and how does it fit at GT and GTRI.
What is an HOH cohort.
What military members are eligible to take advantage of the HOH program.
The formal process used to engage transitioning military in HOH.
What types of experience do these members bring to the table for GT and GTRL
What comes first,--HOH participation or the hiring of candidates at GTRI?
Who pays for HOH members’ time.
Key points of contact in the state of Georgia, Georgia Tech, and Georgia Tech Research Institute.
Resources
Links
https://gtri.box.com/s/2e6odt0004muxkwhkucn7e1oc61khqlp (Andersen Bio)
https://gtri.box.com/s/wer36fhd25qwqtr08r5nekt25hyhfkrn (Key HOH Dates 2023/2024)
https://gtri.box.com/s/5p8hy7tk01dkaoutsgw89r19u3fs2c4d (Link to GTRI HOH Overview)
www.hiringourheroes.org (HOH National Program URL)
tdekryger@uschamber.com (Georgia POC for HOH, US Chamber of Commerce)
laura.hessler@asc.gatech.edu (Georgia Tech POC for HOH)
Episode Credits
Host, Chelsea Selby, chelsea.selby@gtri.gatech.edu
Guest: Erik Andersen, erik.andersen@gtri.gatech.edu
Producer, David Landry, david.landry@gtri.gatech.edu
Announcer, Eric Klein, eric.klein@gtri.gatech.edu
Editors, Christopher Weems, christopher.weems@gtri.gatech.edu; Monica Ngando, monica.ngando@gtri.gatech.edu
Audio Engineer, Amanda Kieffer, amanda.kieffer@gtri.gatech.edu
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