Find Military Benefits that Maximize your Education Options By: Lt. Col Paul Capicik, USAF (ret.), VP Military Programs, American Sentinel University Military educational benefits are often one of the top reasons for choosing a military career. But how do you find, use and maximize those benefits? This three-part article series will outline benefits that are … [Read more...]
Archives for May 2010
Post-9/11 GI Bill Transfer of Education Benefits (TEB) Program
Post-9/11 GI Bill Transfer of Education Benefits (TEB) Program May 26, 2010 The new Post-9/11 GI Bill allows eligible active duty members and veterans to transfer their benefits to a spouse or dependent children's first-of-its-kind that has been hailed as a major quality of life enhancer for the military and veteran family. Known as Transfer of Entitlement, this … [Read more...]
Auburn Enforces Veteran-Friendly Campus
Auburn Strengthens Reputation as Veteran-Friendly Campus May 25, 2010 AUBURN - Brett Mixon isn't kidding when he says, "there's just not much I have in common with the typical 18-year-old coming out of high school." A little more than a year ago, Mixon was a U.S. Marine infantryman patrolling the streets in and around Fallujah, Iraq, and searching for improvised explosive … [Read more...]
Starting the Job Search as you Transition out of the Military
Starting the Job Search as you Transition out of the Military Many service members leave the military with a variety of honed skills. But even with the great training you received in the service, it's not feasible to think that you can jump into a civilian job without proper planning. Prepared yourself with the skills, degrees, certifications and experience that will make you … [Read more...]
How to Begin the Transition from Military to Civilian Jobs
One of the most important facets of any service member's life is the transition out. Especially as it pertains to finding a job, the transition from a military to civilian career will require planning and preparation. So how do you begin this transition? Identify What will Affect your Transition - How well you have prepared yourself prior to leaving the service? - What type … [Read more...]