In this episode, we have a very special guest, Tony "Tank" Aponte, a former Air Force veteran who is now the Founder and CEO of Allegiant Giving, a non-profit organization that focuses on providing workforce development and DOD Skillbridge programs to military members transitioning into civilian life.

Tank shares with us the challenges that military members face when transitioning into the civilian workforce, and how Allegiant Giving is helping to bridge the gap between military service and civilian life. Through their various programs and partnerships, Allegiant Giving is helping veterans to acquire the skills they need to succeed in the civilian workforce.

One of their most exciting partnerships is with Coursera, a leading online education platform. Through this partnership, any veteran, military member, or dependent can access thousands of courses for free, for life. These courses cover a wide range of topics, from personal development to professional growth, and are designed to help military members make the most of their transition into civilian life.

So if you're a military member or veteran looking to transition into civilian life, or if you're interested in supporting those who are, thisis an episode you won't want to miss. Tune in now to hear from Tony "Tank" Aponte and learn more about Allegiant Giving and their mission tosupport military members and their families.

In This Episode We Cover:

- DOD Skillbridge- Allegiant Giving's Workfoce Development Program- How to get free courses through coursera

Battle Buddy Podcast Guest Links:https://allegiantgiving.org/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/tony-aponte/

Battle Buddy Podcast Links:https://linktr.ee/battlebuddypodcast

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