OCTOBER 29, 2024 - In an initiative aimed at refining the MilGears platform, the Department of Defense (DoD) has launched a usability study to gather essential feedback from service members and veterans. Melora McVickers, the Director of Credentialing for Force Education and Training at the Secretary of Defense's office, emphasizes the significance of this study in improving … [Read more...]
My Transition to Civilian Life
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024 – Leaving the Army can be a stressful experience, but in my case it offered me a chance to take part in the Transition Assistance Program and a four-month career skills internship. The program promises service members the opportunity to gain work experience as a civilian to help them find employment after their service. For me, it did that and more. I … [Read more...]
DoD SkillBridge Improvements Continue
AUGUST 24, 2024 — The Department of Defense continues making modernizations to DoD SkillBridge, releasing a revised August 2024 DoD SkillBridge Provider Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) designed to enhance the program's effectiveness and strengthen quality employer partnerships. This is following a comprehensive realignment of DoD SkillBridge policy and program management … [Read more...]
Afraid of Retirement Unknowns? There’s Help
JULY 25, 2024 - Is thinking about retirement scary for you? Does the fear of the unknown give you a double take? Do you think you have prepared enough? If you think of these, you are not alone. I recently stopped by Army Community Service to see just how prepared I was and quickly determined I was in the right place. The financial counselors there can help you start … [Read more...]
DoD Modernizes SkillBridge Application Process
JULY 1, 2024 — The Military-Civilian Transition Office (MCTO), under the authority of Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness (USD(P&R)), is implementing changes to the DoD SkillBridge partner application process to modernize industry partnership support agreements with the Department. This includes the release of a revised Memorandum of Understanding … [Read more...]