Take Charge America and Sharp Decisions’ V.E.T.S.TM Program Team Up for DebtFlex

PHOENIX - July 17, 2013 - PRLog -- PHOENIX – Take Charge America, Inc., a national non-profit financial education and credit counseling agency, is working with the V.E.T.S.^TM Program, a product of New York-based Sharp Decisions to help consumers tackle debt and financial management.

The V.E.T.S.^TM (Vocations, Education, and Training for Service members) Program is providing software testing for Take Charge America’s new online application, www.DebtFlex.com, which provides consumers with a budget and action plan to reach their financial goals and pay off debt.

“The V.E.T.S.^TM Program is thrilled to work with Take Charge America. It has been rewarding to assist with a project designed to help people overcome financial troubles, an issue that impacts many young veterans as they return from abroad,” said Karen Ross, CEO of Sharp Decisions and founder of the V.E.T.S.^TM Program.

V.E.T.S.^TM is a private initiative to place veterans in tech jobs across the country. It leverages the skill sets of veterans, training them in specific QA software testing, while providing them with specific industry knowledge and an awareness of emerging developments, legislative, compliance and regulatory reporting.  

“Individuals and families nationwide are struggling with financial issues, and we are continually seeking innovative ways to reach these consumers and help them pay off debt,” said David Richardson, chief executive officer of Take Charge America. “DebtFlex was a natural next step, and the assistance of V.E.T.S.^TM has been crucial to ensuring a smooth launch.”

To learn more about V.E.T.S^TM, visit vets-program.com.

About Sharp Decisions

Sharp Decisions, Inc. is an award-winning firm that provides strategy technology consulting services to commercial and government clients throughout the United States and around the world. Founded in 1990, Sharp Decisions has built an impressive client list through their dedication to maintaining strong relationships with existing customers, while strategically forming new alliances. For more information about Sharp Decisions, call (212) 481-5533 or visit our site at www.sharpdecisions.com.

About the V.E.T.S.^TM Program

Sharp Decisions’ V.E.T.S.^TM Program is a private initiative to place veterans in tech jobs across the country. V.E.T.S.^TM leverages the skill sets of veterans, training them in specific QA Software Testing, while providing them with specific industry knowledge and an awareness of emerging developments, legislative, compliance and regulatory reporting. This program returns veterans to the workforce and provides companies with engaged and qualified teams.

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About Take Charge America, Inc.

Founded in 1987, Take Charge America, Inc. is a non-profit agency that provides financial education services, including credit counseling, housing counseling, student loan counseling and debt management. It has helped more than 1.6 million consumers nationwide manage their personal finances and debts. To learn more, visit www.takechargeamerica.org or call (888) 822-9193.