NOVEMBER 8, 2017, Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, TX - Air Force officials have raised the course limit for civilian tuition assistance from one course per semester or quarter to two courses for fiscal year 2018. The Air Force chose to increase the course limit, following the annual end-of-year TA program review, based on interest across the civilian career fields and … [Read more...]
How to Prepare for a Hiring Event as a Transitioning Soldier
NOVEMBER 6, 2017 - Having a plan before traveling is a way to ensure that someone will arrive at a destination on time and with everything they need. Having a plan when a Soldier transitions from Army Active Duty is required to ensure that the Soldier will have a successful start to civilian life. Soldiers within 18 months of transitioning, or 24 months prior to retirement, … [Read more...]
3 Low Stress Degrees To Consider Following A Tour Of Duty
October 30, 2017, by Emma Sturgis – A career in the military can be a great way of getting ahead in life, but there is no doubt that not all service members are cut out to spend their entire lives in the service. This is especially true for those who’ve recently completed a tour of duty, in which case, many military personnel will be looking forward to completing their … [Read more...]
How to Rock an Interview during Transition
SEPTEMBER 27, 2017, Fort Knox, KY - Employers know from an applicant’s resume what they did at their last job, but in order to get a call-back they need to see the potential the applicant has to do the next one. What an employer doesn’t know from a resume is how well the applicant works with others, how they accomplish tasks, what time-management skills they have, and if … [Read more...]
Rethinking Careers After the Military
December 1, 2016, by David McCauley - Work is a necessary aspect of life. It can give us purpose after service and helps provide us with the resources we need to live our lives. Unfortunately, there are too many workers that are dissatisfied with their jobs and disengaged in their workplaces. According to a 2015 Gallup poll, only 32% of all employees are considered engaged … [Read more...]