How Jason Mazzoni Used the PMP to Translate His Military Experience
When Jason Mazzoni left the Navy in 2016, he wasn’t sure how his experience translated to the civilian world. A Naval Academy graduate with a naval architecture degree, he assumed his options were limited to shipyards until a job fa…
Military Transition Academy Podcast by Vets2PM
by Vets2PM (Veterans to Project Managers)
The Military Transition Academy by Vets2PM helps Military Members, Veterans, and Spouses become project managers and helps companies hire them. Each episode gives you real stories, insights, and tools to help you achieve a meaningful, lucrative post-service career and strengthen America’s workforce.
Latest Episodes
Episode 165: How Project Management Shows Up in the Security Profession
Project management is embedded in the security profession — from planning and risk mitigation to execution and stakeholder coordination.
In this episode, we sit down with Eric Kready, U.S. Army (Retired), corporate security prof…
In this episode, we spotlight Juniper Communities, a DoD SkillBridge provider offering meaningful career pathways for service members transitioning to civilian life. Juniper operates hospitality-focused retirement communities where teamwork, structure, and service remain central to the mission, maki…
Episode 163 | Interview Insights from Recruiters and Hiring Managers
What actually matters in an interview?
In Episode 163 of the Military Transition Academy Podcast, we share short, real-world interview insights from recruiters, hiring managers, and career professionals who are directly involved in…
Inside the Army-Approved CSP: The Master Project Leadership Workshop
In this episode, we take a closer look at the Master Project Leadership Workshop (MPLW), an Army-approved Career Skills Program designed for service members preparing for life after the uniform.
If you have heard about MPLW but wer…
Episode 161 marks the start of Season 4 of the Military Transition Academy Podcast.
This episode sets the foundation for what Vets2PM does and why project management is one of the most practical career paths for military service members, veterans, and spouses.
If you’ve led people, managed timeline…
As we close out Season 3 of the Military Transition Academy Podcast and wrap up 2025, we’re ending the year with a conversation many service members can relate to — transitions shaped by med boards, medical retirements, or unexpected discharges that leave little time to prepare.
In this episode, Cra…
Episode 159: How Veterans Should Evaluate and Negotiate a Job Offer
Guest: Dan McCall, Strategic Military Placement Recruiter
Getting a job offer is exciting. It’s also where a lot of veterans make decisions too quickly or without the full picture.
In this episode of the Military Transition Academy …
You’ve identified your transferable skillset.
You’ve validated it with a certification.
Now comes the part most service members feel unprepared for, the job search.
In this episode of the Military Transition Academy Podcast, we sit down with Tiffany Bradbury, a former Air Force recruiter with 15 yea…
In this episode, we talk with Robert Medlock, a civilian professional who has spent over 20 years with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, leading projects in Iraq, Afghanistan, Korea, and across the U.S.
Robert shares how project management shaped his career, why the PMP is essential for mega project…
What if the work you did in uniform is already project management but you just haven’t called it that yet?
In this episode of the Vets2PM Military Transition Academy Podcast, Dr. Joshua Cunio breaks down exactly how veterans can translate their military experience into a successful project managemen…
In this episode, we sit down with Navy veteran Jon Clark to talk about one of the biggest hurdles service members face after separation: translating military experience in a way that communicates the unique value add they bring to the organization.
Jon served eight years as a Corpsman, stepped out …
Are you prepared to answer the common interview questions?
Stepping into a civilian interview after years of military service can feel unfamiliar, and many veterans struggle with how to talk about their experience in a way that matches what employers expect. This episode breaks that down in a cle…
In this episode of The Military Transition Academy, Vets2PM sits down once again with author and productivity expert Donna McGeorge to talk about her newest book, Red Brick Thinking: Make Space. Find Focus. Move Forward.
Together, we explore how the principles of Red Brick Thinking can help veterans…
This week, we sit down with Sara Seck , Army National Guard veteran and project management professional, to talk about how she turned hands-on experience into a thriving civilian career improving telehealth services at the VA.
Sara’s story is proof that you don’t need a four-year degree to build cre…
Episode 151: How to Build Your Civilian Career Before You Take Off the Uniform
In this episode of the Military Transition Academy Podcast, we sit down with Michael, a 31-year Army veteran who proves that preparation truly pays off. Now serving as a Project Controller at TIG, supporting the Defense H…
Episode 150: What Vets2PM Does to Help Military Members, Veterans, Spouses, and Companies Succeed
In this episode, Cathy Miclat and Misty Moreno share exactly what Vets2PM does to support the military community and the employers who hire them.
Vets2PM helps military service members, veterans, and sp…
In this episode of the Vets2PM Military Transition Academy Podcast, Misty talks with Mike about how he used AF COOL, SkillBridge, and his PMP® certification to build a strong foundation before leaving the service. Today, he leads a Project Management Office and manages a team of project managers.
Th…
In this episode Air Force veteran Jesse Dieter talks about his path from seven years in combat weather and as a gray beret to building a career in project management. He shares how SkillBridge opened the door to civilian work and how veterans can use what they already know to succeed in this field.
…
Ep. 147 – How to Build a Project Management Career After the Military (with DJ McCord)
Making the jump into project management after the military isn’t always straight forward but it is possible.
In this episode of the Military Transition Academy Podcast, we sit down with DJ McCord, whose path took…