DECEMBER 9, 2023 – The Joint Transition Readiness Center is slated to host their annual Transition Assistance Program mega job and resources fair here 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Dec. 14, 2023. Transitioning service members, military spouses, and veterans will have the opportunity to meet with employers and employment service providers who are searching for applicants to fill … [Read more...]
Blended Retirement: Entitlement Reform that Works
NOVEMBER 16, 2023 - With all the challenges of federal spending today, one aspect of entitlement reform seems to be working: the military’s new “Blended Retirement System” (BRS). Created in 2016, the BRS added a 401(k)-like defined contribution to servicemembers’ benefits package so that military personnel have retirement savings that they can take with them if they … [Read more...]
Exploring the Future of SkillBridge for Military-Civilian Transition
OCTOBER 30, 2023 - The Department of Defense SkillBridge program bridges the gap between military service and civilian careers in a time where the military-transition landscape is centric to success after service as highlighted in the joint Senate Armed Services Committee and Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee hearing on October 18, 2023 – “Military to Civilian Transition: … [Read more...]
6 Different Career Paths to Consider Post-Military
And How They Tie Into Your Military Experience OCTOBER 23, 2023 - Veterans bear a unique set of skills honed from years of service in the military. Utilizing those abilities in choosing a second career can translate into a fulfilling journey as they step back into the civilian world. If you recently left the military but are unsure what options to consider, worry … [Read more...]
ATDM Educates Veterans for High-Paying Defense Manufacturing Jobs
SEPTEMBER 28, 2023 - Defense manufacturing jobs offer a thriving new career path. The ATDM program (Accelerated Training in Defense Manufacturing) offers not just a solution, but a promising path forward in the transition to civilian life. Veterans have served with unwavering dedication. The ATDM program offers a new way to continue serving the country with valuable skills … [Read more...]