OCTOBER 28, 2021 - The Military plays an essential role in our nation's public image; however, after service, servicemembers leave the strict environment to compete for financial security with regular civilians. Unfortunately, the transition isn't flawless as translating military experience into civilian skills is a tricky process. If you wish to compose a resumé for jobs … [Read more...]
National Guard Veteran Transitions to Owning Franchise
OCTOBER 26, 2021 – Darin Overstreet, co-owner of the Minuteman Press franchise located at 14190 E. Jewell Ave., Suite 1, has retired from the Colorado National Guard where he served as Chief Public Affairs Officer for the Joint Task Force - Centennial. Today, Darin, who also served in the U.S. Air Force, runs Minuteman Press in Aurora along with his wife Anne. Together, Darin … [Read more...]
College After the Military, Online Tools to Ease the Transition
OCTOBER 26, 2021 - Readjusting to civilian life after serving the military for any period, however long or short, is filled with challenges. On the one hand, you might be carrying the stress and anxiety from all the combat you witnessed during service. Chances are you’ll have to seek specialized medical care to deal with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). On the other … [Read more...]
5 Steps to Write an Effective Military-to-Civilian Resume
OCTOBER 25, 2021 - A resume is one of the most important components of transitioning from military to civilian life. Your resume reflects dedication and commitment to your new role and the best ways to apply knowledge and skills when working. However, describing your career in the military to convince the hiring manager at a civilian level may be difficult. The idea behind … [Read more...]
2022 SMART Scholar SEED Grant Program Awardees
OCTOBER 22, 2021 - The Department of Defense (DoD) Science, Mathematics, and Research for Transformation (SMART) program recently announced awards to 21 SMART PhD scholars as part of its competitive SMART Scholar SEED Grant program for Fiscal Year (FY) 2022. The SMART Scholar SEED Grant Program awards research grants worth up to $100,000 per year for a maximum of three years to … [Read more...]