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Veteran Gayle Anders on Business Continuity Training: ‘It’s a Phenomenal Opportunity’

Gayle Anders understands that for many, the transition from the military back to the civilian sector is rarely easy. Anders, a DRI Foundation Veteran’s Outreach Program Scholarship recipient, believes that the CBCP course and certification are incredibly useful tools in this transition. “The course makes absolute sense for veterans. It allows them to step out of one organization and into another.”

New CBCP Makes VOP History for Earning Certification in a Combat Zone

As the DRI Foundation’s Veterans Outreach Program continues to connect with and provide scholarships to U.S. military service members, many notable firsts have occurred. “In one of our courses, we had a global class with students separated by 14 time zones,” describes VOP Committee Leader Alan Lake (Col., USAF Ret.). “Three students took the course that were in a combat deployment assignment in Kuwait, Qatar and Korea.”

Veteran Scholarship Recipient on ‘Bridging the Crosswalk Into Corporate Life’

For Jonathan Bernhardt, constant improvement and progress are key. “I’m always continuing down that track of just being better at what I do,” he says. As a recipient of the DRI Foundation Veteran’s Outreach Program Scholarship in 2020, Bernhardt is able to do just that. The scholarship has allowed him and many other veterans to attend free training and successfully earn his Certified Business Continuity Professional (CBCP) certification.

‘Take Advantage of Every Single Opportunity’ – USAF’s Keith Pierson on Veteran Scholarship

At the start of his career, Keith Pierson was taught that “Flexibility is the key to Airpower.” For years, the Air Force adage has rung true even beyond the bounds of the military. Pierson, a DRI Foundation Veteran’s Outreach Program Scholarship recipient, believes that flexibility is imperative for success in any situation. The program, which enables veterans to take the Certified Business Continuity Professional (CBCP) course and receive their certification at no cost, allows veterans a new form of flexibility that is so essential in the business world. “Staying flexible is key,” Pierson says, “You don’t know what opportunity might present itself to you, and this certification is another card in your deck.”

Veterans Scholarship Recipient: It’s ‘A Head Start’ For Transitioning Service Members

After serving in the armed forces for any number of years, veterans are bound to encounter unpredictability during the readjustment to civilian life. James B. Linder, a DRI Foundation Veteran’s Outreach Program Scholarship recipient, believes that the proper way to combat this unpredictability is with preparedness. “The Veteran’s Outreach Program gives veterans a head start,” says Linder, “When you have a good plan, then you have something to transition from.”

What We Do

The DRI Foundation’s mission is to provide financial, educational and volunteer aid to those who have been impacted by disasters. The Foundation strives to provide training and employment to those who have specific needs that will further the goal of creating a more prepared and resilient world.

Veterans Outreach Program

Disaster Recovery International (DRI) Foundation is committed to helping our veterans succeed. To do our part, the Foundation has created a Veterans Outreach Program to help our Veterans realize their dreams and help both themselves and their respective organizations achieve great success as they transition into the professions of emergency response, crisis management, business continuity and disaster recovery.

Women in Business Continuity Management

The DRI Foundation’s Women in Business Continuity Management (WBCM) community provides female business continuity, crisis management and disaster recovery professionals with learning and networking opportunities. It also has an equal and much deeper purpose – a forum for women supporting women!

Volunteerism

Each year the DRI Foundation provides an opportunity for DRI Certified Professionals from around the world to volunteer their skills and abilities to make a positive impact in the communities where DRI International’s annual conference is held.

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The DRI Foundation’s strength is in its supporters who share in our vision. Learn more about the many ways you and your organization can become partners in our mission of giving back and moving forward.

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