11/28/2011 From Navy Personnel Command Public Affairs A Navy message released Nov. 22 announced revisions in special duty assignment pay (SDAP). NAVADMIN 356/11 lists updated SDAP levels for active-duty and Reserve component full-time support and qualified selected Reserve Sailors on active duty. Increases to existing SDAP levels are effective immediately and reductions are … [Read more...]
VA Announces “Badges for Vets” Contest
11/21/2011 White House Office of Communications WASHINGTON – The Department of Veterans Affairs today announced the Badges for Vets contest for creating digital "badge" systems to help Veterans translate their military skills into civilian jobs. "We are looking for ways to make it easy for employers to see Veterans for who they are: highly qualified individuals in any job … [Read more...]
Criminal Justice as a Career
Criminal Justice is the system of practices and institutions of governments directed at upholding social control, deterrence of crime, or punishing those who violate laws with criminal penalties. Criminal Justice is one of the most sought out careers to go into. There are numerous specialties that one can choose from when thinking about going into the field. Amongst those … [Read more...]
VA Partners in Virtual On-Line Career Fair
November 8, 2011 White House Office of Communications WASHINGTON - The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) today announced a partnership with Milicruit.com to sponsor a nationwide, virtual online job fair on Nov. 10, from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. EST. "As we work to help Veterans find good paying jobs, it is important that we take advantage of online resources that connect our … [Read more...]
How to Use the Veteran’s Job Bank
November 8, 2011 White House Office of Administration The Obama Administration today launched a new tool that is designed to help put our veterans in contact with companies that appreciate their skills, and are eager to hire them. Built in collaboration with some of the country's leading technology companies, this easy to use tool means that veterans are now just a click or … [Read more...]