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Young professionals are often discussed as "future leaders," but the reality is that they are already contributing to the success of organizations today. They bring fresh perspectives, technological fluency, adaptability, and a willingness to challenge outdated assumptions. Yet many workplaces fail to provide meaningful development opportunities, mentorship programs, and leadership pathways. When organizations underinvest in younger employees, they create a cycle of disengage

Having a master’s degree, I am aware of the benefits of education. Most jobs require some form of tertiary education or vocational training for a successful career. But what about after that? A typical person who pursues education or training after high school completes it by the age of 25, right before they move into a career defining position. Some jobs do provide on the job training, but again, that is usually at the beginning of taking a position. But what about afterward

One thing about Mettle Ops that inspires me the most is our dedication to the company mission. Every company wide meeting we are aligned with our motto “Warfighters First”. Everything we do as a company, every process we make, every step we take toward quality, is all to protect the warfighter. I believe that having a strong mission is essential to aligning a large organization of people. Without one, most people would work toward their own self-interest or simply bringing th

Mettle Ops Founder & CEO, Katie Bigelow, was recently interviewed for the BLTnT podcast. The podcast is hosted by Matt Loria, the CEO of Auxiom, an IT and Cyber Security company servicing businesses in Michigan. The podcast, spelled out as Business, Life, Technology and Transformations, derives from some of life's best moments that come from "breaking bread" during a meal. During Katie's episode, she covers everything from her time in the Army as a Blackhawk Pilot, the beginn