by Bianca Strzalkowski The return after a deployment is one of the most highly anticipated moments for any service member. Reintegration is the period attached to homecoming when military personnel transition back into life on the home front. It is a given that this timeframe is an exciting one, but once the pomp and circumstance fades, issues may arise. These challenges can be common, ...
Whether you're still serving, transitioning soon or a long-time vet, it’s never too early or late to research the right veterans group.
Not all resumes are created equal. And in the digital era, traditional ways of seeking employment often remove face-to face-interactions.
All online education is not created equal. Nearly one-third of college students take distance education courses, according to the National Center for Education Statistics. However, the investment into a degree is an expensive one and like with any big purchase, there are necessary steps a student should take to guarantee they get the most bang for their buck. Franc Lopez, president of the Council ...
Military spouses are pursuing employment that is as transient as their way of life – otherwise known as portable careers.
Sheri Carter has never had a fear of knocking on doors. The 51-year-old grandmother and Missourian has worn many hats in her lifetime, from her current job as a Walmart compliance manager to paralegal to EMT to firefighter, and recently added farmer to that list, but one thing remains constant — she will not be deterred from her mission. It also explains why in ...
An employment program is offering specialized support for the career readiness needs of job seekers from the National Guard. “Members of our National Guard are the most misunderstood workforce in the country,” said Danette Hayes, director of the National Guard Employment Network (NGEN) at Vetjobs. “The service member balances their commitment and duty to both the United States and the employer.” But in doing ...
Including international state partners is a significant differences to the National Guard’s Cyber Shield exercise this year.
As active-duty fought to find a path for service members as they returned home, National Guard and reserve members faced a different trail.
Life on a Navy ship convinced reservist Carey Martell, a licensed practical nurse, that technical education & promotions are interconnected.
