Dog Tag Inc

Bakery program: dog tag inc. (dog tag) (doing business as dog tag bakery) was incorporated in 2011 under the laws of the district of columbia. Fellows' business coursework builds a strong foundation for the exploration and skills-building provided by practical rotations. With dog tag staff serving as mentors and teachers, fellows spend up to six hours per week in hands-on learning opportunities ("rotations") throughout the operations of dog tag (including our bakery.) rotations provide fellows with first-hand experience in how a business runs: giving them an understanding of both the daily tasks and overall big picture of how the business functions. This intensive, experiential aspect, where fellows are immersed in dog tag's day-to-day operations, is what sets dog tag apart from other transition programs; fellows don't just study business-they live, work, and experience business first-hand. The physical space of the bakery serves to support our program as well as our community. Dog tag partners with other veteran organizations and companies as a hub for learning, mentorship, and connection; organizations with a common mission often use the bakery as a meeting and event space. Each day we welcome our neighbors, partners, and customers to support our organization through the purchase of a coffee or cookie at the bakery and learn more about our mission, our impact, and how to support our veterans, military spouses, and caregivers.