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    Corporate Sponsorship & Veteran Retention | CommerceWise

    Hiring Veterans is Easy.
    Retaining Them is Hard.

    The Civilian Readiness Academy (CRA) helps corporations fix the "Culture Gap" that causes 46% of veteran hires to quit within 12 months.

    Sponsor a Cohort

    The Business Case for Resilience

    Your Veteran Employee Resource Group (ERG) needs more than just a happy hour. They need Transition Intelligence.

    46% of veterans leave their first civilian job within 12 months due to "Cultural Mismatch."
    1.5x Veterans are 150% more likely to stay long-term if they receive formal "Identity Training."
    $4k+ Average cost to replace a single employee. Retention isn't just moral; it's financial.
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    Boost Productivity on Day 1

    Most veterans wait to be told what to do because they are used to "Orders." Our Agency Module teaches them to take initiative immediately, turning passive hires into active leaders.

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    Fix the "Identity Crisis"

    Veterans often struggle when they lose their rank. We use the CAREHQI® Framework to help them rebuild their professional identity tied to value, not just their past service.

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    Strengthen Your ERG

    Sponsoring a CRA Workshop energizes your Veteran Employee Resource Group. It gives them a tangible tool to mentor new hires, creating a self-sustaining culture of support.

    Partnership Opportunities

    Bring the "Civilian Readiness Academy" to your organization.

    🎖️ The Pilot

    $2,500

    1-Day On-Site Workshop

    • ✅ Training for up to 20 Veterans
    • ✅ Module 1: Identity & Resilience
    • ✅ 20 Physical Workbooks
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    ⚓ The Academy

    $5,000

    3-Day Comprehensive Series

    • ✅ Full CRA Protocol (All Modules)
    • ✅ Resume & LinkedIn Audit
    • ✅ "FusionMeet" Networking Event
    • ✅ Certification for Attendees

    🏛️ The Enterprise

    Custom

    Annual Licensing & Consulting

    • ✅ Unlimited Digital Access
    • ✅ Train-the-Trainer for HR
    • ✅ Monthly Coaching Calls
    © 2026 CommerceWise Consulting. Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB).
    📈 ROI FOCUSED 🤝 RETENTION STRATEGY 🧠 CULTURAL INTELLIGENCE ⚙️ WORKFORCE ADAPTABILITY

    Fixing the Culture Gap in the Modern Workforce.

    We spend millions training employees on technical skills, but we rarely train them on Adaptability.

    Leveraging the CAREHQI® Framework, we turn "passive hires" into "active leaders" by reconstructing their professional identity.

    Tony Astro
    Dr. Tony Astro, PhD
    Principal Consultant
    The CommerceWise Effect
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    Reduce Veteran Turnover by 40%
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    Accelerate Onboarding Speed
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    Maximize Tax Credits (WOTC)
    Capability Statement | CommerceWise SDVOSB

    CommerceWise Consulting

    WORKFORCE RESILIENCE & TRANSITION INTELLIGENCE
    SDVOSB CERTIFIED
    Service-Disabled Veteran Owned

    CommerceWise helps organizations reduce turnover and optimize talent through our proprietary CAREHQI® Framework. We specialize in "Identity Reconstruction" for transitioning populations (Veterans) and "Workforce Adaptability" training for corporations and government agencies.

    Core Competencies

    • Workforce Development: Custom curriculum design for retention and onboarding.
    • Veteran Transition Training: The 3-Day "Civilian Readiness Academy" protocol.
    • SkillBridge Intermediary: connecting retiring service members with private sector internships.
    • Executive Coaching: Career counseling for leadership placement.
    • Psychometric Assessments: Licensed administration of career aptitude testing.

    Past Performance / Experience

    • Department of Defense (TAP): 15+ years delivering Transition Assistance curriculum to active duty personnel.
    • American Express: Corporate finance and operational adaptability experience.
    • Published Research: Author of "The Human Career" and 7 other workforce development texts.
    • Pilot Cohorts: Successfully trained 100+ veterans in Hampton Roads region.

    Differentiators

    • Proprietary CAREHQI® Framework We don't just teach skills; we reconstruct professional identity to reduce turnover by 40%.
    • Digital Dashboard Technology Our "CommerceWise Connect" platform provides real-time tracking of applicant pipelines.
    • Scholar-Practitioner Model Led by Dr. Tony Astro (PhD), combining academic rigor with 23 years of Navy leadership.

    Company Data

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    CAGE Code: [INSERT CAGE]
    NAICS 611430: Prof. Development Training
    NAICS 541611: Admin & General Mgmt Consulting
    NAICS 624310: Vocational Rehabilitation
    NAICS 611710: Educational Support Services

    Contact Information

    Dr. Lazaro "Tony" Astro, PhD
    Founder & Principal Consultant
    📍 #1 Columbus Tower, Ste 610, Virginia Beach, VA 23462
    📞 (757) 362-4005
    ✉️ tony@commercewise.us
    🌐 www.commercewise.net
    CommerceWise is a certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) | SAM.gov Registered

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