The mission of MVPvets (MedTech and BioTech Veterans Program) is to assist and prepare transitioning military veterans for meaningful employment in life science companies. With new health applications and innovative consumer products being discovered and created on a daily basis, opportunities to support the science, engineering, technology or business functions of a life science organization are vast.
MVPvets brings Veterans, Mentors and Companies together through live and virtual career-building endeavors.
Components of MVPvets include an online Collaborative Portal with mentor matching, job-matching, eLearning via the LifeCollaborative, news, blogs, and more. In addition to online features, MVPvets Partner Companies host on-site re-careering events where veterans participate in company specific tours to learn more about that life science company as well as interact with its team members, including their hiring managers. But, it’s really the role of mentors that enables the transitioning veteran to make the shift from serving our country to continuing that service through career avenues that directly support companies whose aim is to better the world around us.
Veterans never pay to participate in MVPvets. All costs associated with services and benefits are covered through the generous contributions of our partnering life science organizations.
MVPvets started as a collaborative venture between Abiomed and AdvaMed in 2012. In 2014, ZBglobal joined to bring professional skill building via eLearning (the LifeCollaborative) to the program.
MVPvets is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. For more information, please contact us at info@MVPvets.org
About Abiomed
Abiomed is a pioneer and global leader in healthcare technology and innovation, with a mission of RECOVERING HEARTS AND SAVING LIVES. Abiomed is dedicated to finding ways to bring the most advanced and beneficial technology to patients and physicians.
About AdvaMed
The Advanced Medical Technology Association (AdvaMed), is a trade association that leads the effort to advance medical technology in order to achieve healthier lives and healthier economies around the world.
About ZBglobal
ZBglobal bridges science with technology to power brilliance whether external (branded web experiences that compel and captivate audiences) or internal (collaboration, agile learning, communication and project management among employees).
MVPvets Team
Juliana Mercer – Managing Director
Juliana is a veteran of the Marine Corps and has spent her career working with organizations committed to offering transition opportunities to fellow veterans. Contact Juliana HERE.
Joshua Tucker – Instructional Media & MarCom Coordinator
Joshua has been working with MVPvets since inception and is the go to for Instructional Media and MarCom needs. If you have any questions pertaining to the MVPvets Network or any of our campaigns, please contact Joshua HERE.
Victor Cacho – Informational Technology Coordinator
Victor has been working with MVPvets since inception. He is responsible for the various systems and all registration processes. Contact Victor with any technical support questions HERE.