JUNE 19, 2020 - Though the 2019-2020 school year was disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Scholarships for Military Children program came through for 500 students from military families who were each awarded a $2,000 scholarship grant for the upcoming 2020-2021 school year. The program, created in 2001, recognizes the contributions of military families to the readiness of … [Read more...]
The Importance of Military Friendly Schools and Employers
MAY 26, 2020 - Being a citizen soldier in an ever-changing world with unexpected natural disasters and unseen enemies is what a member of the Michigan National Guard is trained for. With the possibility of a call to come at any time, the importance of Military Friendly schools and employers is high. With over 1,000 Soldiers and Airmen activated in response to COVID-19 and 200 … [Read more...]
TEC-U Set to Launch On-Demand Video Training Solution for ANG
MAY 14, 2020 - From the Force, the first initiative for TEC University, is scheduled to officially launch May 22, allowing Airmen to share best practices they use on the job and also receive training from their peers across the Air National Guard. The on-demand video platform, accessible at https://vimeo.com/channels/watchtecu/ and available off the Air Force network, will … [Read more...]
Online Tutoring Now Available for Military and Civilian Families
APRIL 30, 2020 - With schools from Pre-K through college shut down due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Navy military and civilian families are often navigating uncharted waters when looking for studying help for their children's schoolwork or even their own -- until now. Thanks to the Department of Defense Military Community and Family Policy Office, the extended military family … [Read more...]
Navy College Program Continues Operations During Shutdown
APRIL 3, 2020 - Despite the new challenges facing commands, Sailors and civilians during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Navy College Virtual Education Center (NCVEC), OCONUS Navy College Offices (NCO), and Navy College Region Advisors (RA) to Navy Installation Commanding Officers (ICO) are finding innovative ways to complete their mission of helping Sailors meet their educational … [Read more...]