SEPTEMBER 8, 2021 - Whether you're a military brat who comes from a long line of soldiers or you're the first in your family to join the service, one of your first steps should be to talk to a recruiter. They can answer all your questions and help you plan your career. However, there are a number of other things you can do as well that will get you ready for a fruitful career … [Read more...]
Retention – It’s More Than Just Maintaining
AUGUST 20, 2021 - Ba-dum, ba-dum, ba-dum, you feel your heart beat and you take a deep breath, your hands are shaking from both excitement and nervousness. “Sign here,” you hear a voice in front of you say. “Congratulations on your next four years with the Marine Corps.” “I remember having to sign that contract the very first time,” said Sgt. Micheala Restuvog, the career … [Read more...]
4 Post-Military Skills All Veterans Should Work On
AUGUST 18, 2021 - It is a well-known fact that some groups of veterans, for a variety of reasons, do better than others. Whether because they start their reentry into civilian life during booming economies with plenty of jobs or because they leave the military with in-demand skills that are in high demand in the civilian economy, some vets have it easier than others. With that … [Read more...]
MWR Helps Employees Seamlessly Transition Careers After Move
AUGUST 13, 2021 - Along with the typical challenges Families face during a permanent change of station, or PCS, move, spouses often face the uncertainty of transitioning back into the workforce after leaving their jobs behind. The Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation offers the Civilian Employment Assignment Tool, or CEAT, that spouses who are currently … [Read more...]
Four Job Skills You Can Pick Up in the Military
AUGUST 6, 2021 - Military service is one of the best job training programs in the world. Besides the core mission that every service member attends to, people on active and reserve duty acquire all kinds of valuable job and career skills. From technical expertise and fleet management, to broader things like leadership and communication, the armed forces are the perfect place … [Read more...]