DECEMBER 19, 2018 - Have you considered teaching as your future career after the military? You are transitioning with skills, knowledge and experiences that are invaluable as a mentor, leader and teacher. Education systems across the nation are looking for qualified teachers. Service members and veterans bring a rich combination of skills, which are a natural fit for the … [Read more...]
How TAP Helps Transitioning Service Members Navigate the Intricacies of Higher Education
NOVEMBER 20, 2018 - Navigating the intricacies of higher education can be a challenge – and transitioning service members and veterans have many obstacles to traverse to achieve success – but there is help available. Melinda Manyx, curriculum program manager, Department of Defense (DoD), Transition to Veterans Program Office (TVPO), spoke to conference attendees at the 2018 … [Read more...]
Green to Gold Program Provides Opportunity For Enlisted Soldiers To Earn Degree
NOVEMBER 14, 2018, Fort Stewart, GA - Second Lt. Blake Pickel began his career in the Army when he enlisted in 2007. Today, he serves as the executive officer for the 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division's support medical company after commissioning in 2017 through the Green to Gold scholarship program. "When I first came in, I had just [earned] my GED and … [Read more...]
Steps To Consider Before Appealing An Evaluation Report
NOVEMBER 13, 2018 - Every Soldier has heard the impact a negative evaluation report can have on a military career. A negative Non-commissioned Office Evaluation Report or Officer Evaluation Report could be an impediment for promotion and jobs with higher responsibilities. This article outlines factors to consider when deciding whether or not to appeal an adverse evaluation … [Read more...]
TAP Boots to Business Course Offers First Steps to #VetBiz Ownership
NOVEMBER 9, 2018 - The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is celebrating the accomplishments of veteran, service member and military spouse small business owners nationwide during National Veterans Small Business Week (NVSBW), Nov. 5-9. SBA offers a Boots to Business (B2B) entrepreneurship training program as one of the Department of Defense’s (DoD) Transition A … [Read more...]