JUNE 13, 2022 – U.S. Army Human Resources Command hosted more than 75 Reserve Component Transition career counselors gathered at Palma Hall here, June 6-9 for a professional development and leader engagement workshop. In support of the Army’s Retention Program, HRC’s Reserve Component Transition Branch (RCT) enables the transition of qualified Regular Army Soldiers into the … [Read more...]
Exit Surveys Aim to Identify Attrition Trends
JUNE 9, 2022 - With the competition for talent fierce across the Department of Defense and industry, finding ways to keep skilled civilian experts on the job is critical to the ability to meet current and future warfighting needs. A new exit survey initiative aims to help Air Force Materiel Command leadership better understand why people leave the organization and identify … [Read more...]
How to Live as a Civilian After Active Duty
MAY 20, 2022 - When you were on active duty, money might not have been a huge issue. You lived on base, ate at the mess hall, and didn’t have any outstanding debt. Life was far different than what you lived prior to entering the service. But now that your time in the military is ending, getting back to living like a civilian might feel strange. In fact, you might feel like … [Read more...]
SkillBridge Helps Transitioning Service Members’ Careers
APRIL 18, 2022 – Separating or retiring from the military is often a monumental transition for a person where they consider which career option is right for them; the SkillBridge program is a tool to help ease veterans into a new career. The program provides an opportunity for service members to gain civilian work experience independent on their military occupational … [Read more...]
Military Support Welders: What They Do and How To Become One
APRIL 15, 2022 - Military support welders are responsible for welding and fabricating metal parts and equipment for military vehicles, aircraft, and ships. They may also be responsible for repairing damaged equipment. If you're interested in a career as a military support welder, keep reading to learn more about what this job entails and how to become one. What Does a … [Read more...]