All About Arts in the Armed Forces Service members and veterans have many different passions beyond serving in the military. For some, that passion is the arts, from performing to screenwriting to playwriting. In addition, service members and veterans enjoy watching a good show. This is where Arts in the Armed Forces comes into play.…
The VA offers education benefits to VA employees pursing nursing careers. From scholarships to debt forgiveness, your nursing career awaits!
DoD SkillBridge allows service members to gain useful work experience through apprenticeships, specific industry training, and internships. SkillBridge is partnered with private businesses to help veterans better prepare for transitioning out of the service and to find jobs. Learn more about this great program.
The Microsoft Software and Systems Academy (MSSA) provides transitioning military and veterans with the essential skills necessary to secure employment in today’s growing technology industry.
Here we explore the top 5 jobs in America and what service members and veterans can do to be prepared to enter these fields.
There is an opportunity to help enlisted military to become physicians. It is called the Enlisted to Medical Degree Preparatory Program (EMDP2). The program takes 24-months and enables highly qualified enlisted service members to complete the preparatory coursework for application to medical school while maintaining an active duty status!
Education and training in the field of physical therapy can open doors to a great career with excellent pay. Physical therapy jobs span a variety of opportunities from public service to private sector jobs. There are also non-traditional opportunities such as outreach programs and self-employment.
Over the last decade there has been over a 15% increase in lawyers according to the ABA’s National Lawyer Population. Many individuals who are aspiring lawyers are now becoming military lawyers. This is made possible through the Judge Advocate General’s Corps (JAG Corps) which is a governmental organization that is concerned with military law and military justice.
You may be an ideal candidate at Federal Agencies looking to hire military veterans. Review our list of the best federal jobs for veterans.
If you’ve ever considered a career in eye care, you’ll be pleased to know that the employment outlook is good for those with degrees in optometry or ophthalmology. Growth in the market is steady and predictable. The population is aging, and once people reach the age of forty, they tend to need more help with vision correction and other eye-related concerns than before. On top of that, the U.S. population continues to grow.
Great Degrees for Portable Careers: Veterinary Technology A degree in veterinary technology can open doors to a rewarding career helping animals and their people. Great paying job opportunities in both the public and private sectors can be found across all 50 states and overseas in organizations such as: Civilian veterinary office Military installation veterinary center…
Transferable Skills Every Military Member Should Highlight When applying for a job it is important to highlight yourself in areas you might fall short. Businesses are increasingly seeing the value of hiring from the military community and often take experience over education. Military members operate with a “mission-critical” mindset, elevating their performance to a higher…
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If you want great money, great job security, & interesting work without spending years in school, a Career in Welding maybe your wise career choice. Read more.
Explore 6 hands-on ways for military and veterans to develop knowledge, skills and experience in their academic field or career interest area.
You probably know that companies want to hire veterans. Veterans bring knowledge, skills & abilities that can’t be taught in school. Learn more.
A career as an HVAC Technician can open doors for veterans. Explore career, educational, and scholarship opportunities as a HVAC Tech.
Federal internships allow veterans an opportunity to smoothly transition from a paid internship into a federal job without re-applying or competing. Read more.
College has transformed from a structured, brick-and-mortar experience to a fully virtual, distance-learning enterprise. Read more about MOOCs.
Like being hands-on and doing work that requires practical knowledge? As a veteran, becoming an electrician may be a great choice.
Careers in Education for Veterans and Military Spouses Every May, teachers are celebrated for their hard work and contributions to enriching the lives of students through education. Teacher Appreciation Week originated around 1950 when a teacher advocated for her profession and Eleanor Roosevelt convinced Congress to formally recognize teachers. For the nearly 1 million military-connected…
Post-Military Career Opportunity: Be a HERO Aptly named, The Human Exploitation Rescue Operative (HERO) Child-Rescue Corps is a program designed to give veterans a second career as a hero. HERO specifically aims to, “recruit and train wounded, ill, or injured active-duty service members, transitioning active-duty service members, and military veterans for employment to support law…
The U.S. Marshals Service has served the nation since 1789, making the USMS the oldest federal law enforcement agency in the U.S. Much of their work goes unseen by the general public. The U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) is the enforcement arm of the federal court system. Veterans may receive priority preference in hiring for federal jobs, including the US Marshals, due to your training, experience & skills.
Operation Warfighter is a great opportunity to build your resume, explore interests, develop skills, and gain valuable work experience. Learn more.
Federal Law Enforcement Jobs at the Justice Department Given that leadership, integrity, teamwork, and dedication are all traits shared by military personnel; it seems a no-brainer that law enforcement is one of the most common civilian career paths taken by former military service members. Depending on your branch of service, you likely already have many…
