Nexion Travel Group, one of the industry's top host agencies for independent travel professionals, is doing its part to honor and celebrate the contributions of those who have served in the armed forces along with their families this Veterans Day.
One of Nexion's most impactful initiatives in support of the veteran community is its Veterans in Travel scholarship program assisting veterans and active-duty military spouses to gain the necessary skills and knowledge to become professional travel advisors.
Veterans in Travel offers a 50 percent scholarship to the award-winning Travel Leaders of Tomorrow travel advisor training program. What's more, upon completion of the Virtual Campus, Veterans in Travel participants have the opportunity to join Nexion Travel Group without an activation fee and can also opt for mentorship from a fellow veteran.
"The idea for Veterans in Travel began with the desire to give back to those who have sacrificed so much for our nation's safety," Heather Kindred, Program Director of Travel Leaders of Tomorrow, said in a statement. "We knew we had a great asset in Travel Leaders of Tomorrow, with a curriculum proven to help those new to the industry succeed. It made sense to give veterans the chance to have that same success in their civilian life."
"It's a natural transition," added Rachel Kerr, a Nexion advisor and military spouse. "Having navigated the various challenges of military life, which includes frequently relocating to new destinations, veterans and military spouses bring valuable perspective to the industry. Our experiences have taught us patience, adaptability, resilience and the value of building meaningful connections. A career in travel allows us to harness these strengths and create extraordinary experiences for our clients."
"Veterans bring a wealth of untapped potential to the travel industry," said Jackie Friedman, CTC, CTIE, President of Nexion Travel Group. "Given their background, their unwavering dedication, intelligence and resolve make them outstanding travel advisors."
"Military spouses also make wonderful travel advisors. A career that can be done from anywhere is an important consideration with the frequent moves they are required to make. We are thrilled to have expanded the program to the hardworking spouses that are the backbone of our military," added Friedman.
The majority of scholarship recipients are veterans themselves. However, Nexion began offering the scholarship to active-duty military spouses in addition to veterans last year.
Since 2018, Nexion's Veterans in Travel scholarship program has welcomed more than 200 dedicated members, the host agency said.
Click here to learn more about the Nexion Veterans in Travel program.
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