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MedTechVets launches new program to help veterans in biotech career fields

by MedTechVets | Sep 11, 2020 | Press Release

Military Families Magazine – A recent report shows the pandemic is leading to an uptick in veteran joblessness. The veterans’ unemployment rate nearly doubled from this time last year, according to the Department of Labor’s August jobs report. MedTechVets (formerly...

MedTechVets announces new online training program to help veterans find jobs

by MedTechVets | Aug 27, 2020 | Press Release

SAN DIEGO (KUSI) – MVPvets, a local nonprofit organization that assists and prepares transitioning military veterans for meaningful employment in life science companies, has just announced a new online training program to address the need for pathways to employment....

Local Veteran-Focused Nonprofit Names New Chairman, Operations Manager

by MedTechVets | Aug 21, 2020 | Press Release

Retired Marine Corps Capt. Derek Herrera has been appointed chairman of the board of local nonprofit MedTechVets (formerly MVPvets) — which helps employ veterans at science and medical device companies — it was announced Wednesday. “I am thrilled to find new ways to...

Col. Gregory Gadson, United States Army (Ret.) Appointed New Board Member of MedTechVets

by MedTechVets | Aug 21, 2020 | Press Release

“We are honored to welcome such a force and advocate for wounded warriors, veterans, and those with disabilities to help further the mission of MedTechVets,”said Capt. Derek Herrera, UCMC (Ret.) of Gadson’s new appointment. Col. Gregory Gadson is a graduate of...

WATCH: New MedTechVets Chairman, Derek Herrera, Joins KUSI News for a Live Interview

by MedTechVets | Aug 21, 2020 | Press Release

MedTechVets (formerly MVPvets) newly appointed Chairman of the Board of Directors, Derek Herrera, joins KUSI News for a live interview to discuss veteran unemployment related to COVID-19, his journey into the medical device field, the under-representation of veterans...