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Did you know that with Soldier For Life, if you decide that you want to go back to school or advance your career by getting further education or career training, you have options as a Soldier, Veteran, or Military Spouse? See how they can help your education goals: https://lnkd.in/g8dMnaxj #ARCP #SoldierForLife #BackToSchool #BillyMadison #NeverTooOldToLearn #AdvanceYourCareer #College #TradeSchool #Study

I know all to well how stressful the transition can be when it comes time to the start of your educational journey. Especially, if it's in combination with your transition from military or move to somewhere new. Because of this, we have several upcoming orientations for any prospective military-affiliated students (active duty, national guard, reservists, veterans, spouses, dependents, and survivors). Let us help clear up any confusion around VA Educational Benefits or Military Tuition Assistance. Let's dismantle the myths surrounding access to Financial Aid. Get started early thinking about how to set yourself up for success to get to a 4-year university or to secure a career. All we ask is that your register for one of the events here: https://lnkd.in/g7hYeQBt If you're one of our current students who would just like a refresher, feel free to stop by the Veterans Success Center this Thursday, October 31st from 2 to 3 pm to chat with our staff. #StudentVeterans #SanDiego #CommunityCollege #Transition #GIBill

🤔💭 How relevant is a college degree compared to military experience? 🎓🛠️ In the military, we empower our members and the younger generation with immense responsibilities. Think about it – commanding multi-million dollar assets, leading teams, and ensuring the safety and success of missions, all without the need for a college degree. 💼💪 As I prepare to transition into civilian life, I'm pursuing my own bachelor's degree. But it begs the question – what value does a degree bring, and why is it important for transitioning military members? 🤔 Are there skills and experiences gained in the military that are just as valuable, if not more so, than those learned in a classroom? 🚢💡 Let's spark some conversation! I'd love to hear your thoughts and experiences on this topic. Share your insights in the comments below! ⬇️ Let's explore how we can best support our transitioning military members as they embark on their next chapter. 🌟 #MilitaryExperience #CollegeDegree #TransitioningVeterans #VeteranCommunity #MilitaryTransition

As we approach the Canadian Armed Forces | Forces armées canadiennes posting season, military families will face many challenges. One of which is the continued desire to learn and explore opportunities for personal growth. We know that maintaining continuity of education is a challenge for serving members and families. This is why Release Point Education spearheaded two first-of-its-kind Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) between learning institutions that support military-connected populations. Nationally, Portage College, Loyalist College, and Nova Scotia Community College - NSCC formally agreed to support military-connected students. Within Ontario, Fanshawe College, Georgian College, Loyalist College, Humber College and Lambton College signed an MoU to reduce barriers for military-connected learners (each institution has different programming). Both of these MoUs have the potential to significantly and positively shape the lives of our serving members, #Veterans, and Families. The outcomes of these initiatives are not just felt within our communities but also in our economy. Release Point Education has developed an empirically based framework that enables your institution to support military-connected learners. We transform the aspirational concept into meaningful action. Reach out to learn more: darryl@releasepointeducation.ca Colleges and Institutes Canada | Collèges et instituts Canada Colleges Ontario Veterans Affairs Canada / Anciens Combattants Canada The Royal Canadian Legion

How does competency-based education boost self-esteem and agency in students? Amber Garrison Duncan, PhD EVP at the Competency-Based Education Network (C-BEN) discusses with Sylvester Chisom the importance of recognizing the knowledge and skills students acquire outside traditional settings, especially highlighting the often overlooked competencies of military veterans transitioning to civilian life. Catch the full Global CTE Learning episode here: https://bit.ly/gctep38 #competencybasededucation #skillsfirst #futureofeducation #careerteched #cteworks #globalctepodcast

🎉 Exciting News for Military-Connected Learners! 🎉 Military-connected learners can now access The Royal Canadian Legion #VeteranWelcomeProgram--> a free one-year membership with many additional benefits. Why join? It's more than just a membership. It's an opportunity to build a supportive social network, which is crucial for enhancing a postsecondary journey and post-military pursuits. Military-connected students face real and perceived obstacles to learning, and this new partnership will provide access to a range of services. 📚💼 Military-connected student clubs can develop a tangible connection with local #Legion branches, and branches should consider creative and innovative outreach efforts with colleges, universities, and polytechnics in their area. 🏫 Release Point Education is proud to have championed this effort, and we look forward to seeing it grow and be adopted by institutions nationwide. 📖 Learn more and sign up today: https://lnkd.in/guauzaSy. Let's build a brighter future together. 🇨🇦 Canadian Armed Forces | Forces armées canadiennes Veterans Affairs Canada / Anciens Combattants Canada Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services Colleges and Institutes Canada | Collèges et instituts Canada Universities Canada Colleges Ontario #CMVF3C #SupportOurTroops #VeteranSupport #PostSecondaryEducation #CommunityConnection #Military

How do you decide what type of industry-specific training and certifications that you need for your post-military career? Identifying your career goals first is just one of the pieces of advice offered by the Institute for Veterans and Military Families - IVMF: https://lnkd.in/eYC7d7_t. #VeteranEmployment

#veterans #research a few more participants are needed! #veteran Please reach out to phd student Akeri James “THE PURPOSE OF THIS STUDY IS TO EXPLORE HOW VETERANS WITH SERVICE-CONNECTED DISABILITIES DETAIL THEIR EMPLOYMENT JOURNEY TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN CIVILIAN EMPLOYMENT. “ Thank you to those who commented, shared, liked and even signed up earlier this week with Akeri! Inclusion criteria- * 1. Participants must have served in any branch of the military in the United States (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard, National Guard, and Reserves) and have been honorably discharged from active duty due to acquiring a service-connected disability(s). * 2. Participants must have transitioned from military service to civilian employment and have been employed in a civilian job for at least 2 years following their military service. * 3. Participants must be willing to discuss their employment journey in the civilian work environment, including any challenges or successes they have encountered, during semi-structured interview. * 4. Participants must be currently employed in civilian roles and not have experienced recent layoffs or terminations. Email address for Akeri in flyer & in comments!

If you help military members transition to a civilian career you know it’s a major change. We are here to help. Help them find the perfect postmilitary career that matches their interests, skills, and abilities with the SDS. Learn more today how this career assessment was built for them, https://buff.ly/3nmX9Gl #veterans #careerguidance #careerassessment

A military pathway is a route to a degree that could save time, money, and effort without compromising academic rigor. Our pathways incorporate credit that may be earned outside the classroom through examinations, experience, and/or training with requirements that must be satisfied either at ODU or another regionally accredited school. By using a military pathway, a student could start at ODU with a significant amount of credit without ever previously attending college. Learn more by visiting https://bit.ly/4czjUuV. (link in bio) #ODUGlobal #OldDominionUniversity #military #militarypathway #degree #savetime #savemoney #saveeffort #academics #onlineeducation