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Here’s an article about the Red Cross Summer Youth Volunteer Program here at BJACH, as told by one of our very own youth volunteers!

Check out our most recent ECISD CCMR & Post Secondary News for December 2024! https://lnkd.in/gf5gXM2e In this edition we share: 1. How to apply to college 2. Where to find scholarships 3. Where to find resources to explore your college, career, and military interests 4. Upcoming CCMR events for ECISD students and recent alumni 5. How ECISD graduating seniors can attend the first 2 years of college for free!

Service Academy Appointment Process Starting-Senator Rick Scott. Preparing for a Service Academy Appointment starts years earlier than the formal application to your US Senators, US Representative to the House, and if eligible, other authorized appointment officials. My journey to appointment and graduation started between 6th & 7th grades at our county fair with a question to a senior AF NCO Recruiter ... "How can I become an astronaut?" Much credit to this Recruiter for speaking with me! A medical issue prevented flight status, but I graduated and served in other valuable roles. Do you know someone who might want to get paid to get a highly-regarded degree without debt, and a guaranteed job upon graduation? https://lnkd.in/eX7S558r

Jefferson's First Destination Report is in! The survey shows 97% of the undergrad Class of 2023 are employed, enrolled in graduate school, taking a gap year, or completing military or volunteer service. The results highlight the University’s professions-driven programs, deep industry connections, alumni support and strong faculty involvement, says Tracy DePedro, director of the Marianne Able Career Services Center, which conducts the annual survey. 👉 Read more on The Nexus: https://brnw.ch/21wIyG1

For our military friends(and beyond) looking to earn a great bachelors degree that is prior learning experience eligible, and a great way to leverage your L&D/training knowledge, check out the B.S. in Workforce Learning & Development launching at UNCW this Fall 2024. I advocate recognizing prior learning experience. It not only shortens your time to degree but just makes sense. Why make students repeat what they can demonstrate they already know? https://lnkd.in/enundqEk

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ATTN: Military Spouses with Advanced Degrees! My wife, Elaina DaLomba, PhD, OTR/L, MSW, is recruiting participants for a follow-on study to a pilot that was completed in 2021. If you’re interested (sorry, no mil-to-mil), please read below. Thanks!   “We welcome your participation in a study about your experiences in finding, maintaining, and advancing your career as you’ve lived a military lifestyle.   Who can participate? Active duty spouses (civilians), married for 5 or more years, who have experienced at least one military-connected move, and have earned a master’s degree or higher.   What will I be asked to do?  Answer a brief survey about yourself, career satisfaction, and your ability to handle challenges in life.  Then participate in an interview about your career experiences with the primary researcher, Elaina DaLomba, PhD, OTR/L. How long will it take? The survey will take about 10 minutes to complete and the interview about 30-60 minutes (depending on how much you care to share). You do not need to participate in both portions of the study.   Will I be paid to participate? There is no reimbursement for participating in this study, but your contributions may help the researchers and program/policy makers better understand what military spouses with advanced degrees face as they try to maintain and advance their careers. This may lead to new programs or policies to help you and others in your situation.   Do I have to participate and answer all the questions? You do not have to participate and can decline to answer any questions. You can also drop out of the study by letting Dr. DaLomba know that you no longer wish to participate.   What if I still have questions? You may contact Dr. DaLomba at any time to get more information by email at ejdalomba@yahoo.com.” (No federal endorsement intended.)

A few facts about job corps ICYMI over the years.

An interesting article by LTJG Ludlam regarding shortening U.S. Coast Guard Officer Candidate School (OCS). Taking advantage of our prior enlisted Sentinels (mustangs) is one way to shorten OCS—however, we must also look into more programs that allow for the direct commission of Coast Guard Officers considering the USCG does not provide specialized training (secondary schooling) to officers leaving OCS. This takes advantage of skills learned outside of the USCG and gets our Officers into the fleet faster for on-the-job training and experience.