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Benefits of Online Education for Veterans
Mar 30, 2020
Online learning is considered the future of higher education in general, since it offers students an alternative to attending traditional colleges and universities. While opponents and supporters of online education for veterans keep on arguing about which forms of learning are more effective, there is no doubt that they open up opportunities for more people than before. As studies show, online learning is highly effective. In...
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10 Options to Bridge Employment Gaps
Jan 05, 2020
When an employer is considering hiring veterans, they have to be aware of a serious issue: employment gaps . Veterans obtained incredible life skills and experience while they were in the military. But when they try to enter the civilian workforce, they realize they don’t believe they could translate those skills into the careers they want to pursue.  They are wrong. Most veterans don’t know how to put things in...
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Diversity Training for Companies Hiring Veterans
Nov 01, 2019
Most U.S. work environments these days are a melting pot of different races, nationalities, genders, sexual orientations, religious persuasions, education, age, and even language. Different backgrounds and circumstances can occasionally cause people to behave insensitively, hurting others even if it’s not intentional. By providing diversity training for workers , companies can help them understand and accept their differences, which...
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3 Reasons Military Veterans Should Pursue a Criminal Justice Degree
Sep 09, 2019
Military service is a noble pursuit. However, many veterans discover that the transition to civilian life is more difficult than they might anticipate. If you are looking for a career after time in the military, criminal justice is a good place to start. Just consider the three following reasons why a degree in criminal justice is a good idea for veterans. Similar Skill Sets There are few other civilian professions that...
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What Are The MOOC Enrollment Benefits For Veterans?
Mar 04, 2019
Since the government offered free courses to veterans so that they can have a better transition from the military life back into regular life, a veteran can choose any MOOC course (Massive Open Online Courses) that he is interested in and take it in order to readjust properly into society. But why are MOOC courses beneficial to veterans?  It’s open to everyone   “If you want to learn, you can because this...
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Top Careers For Veterans Who Love Working With Animals
Jan 14, 2019
Up to 49% of veterans struggle to find  employment in their preferred line of work  after leaving the military. For most, this is simply because they fail to find a job at the level they want.  Some lack sufficient training  and experience, while others just don’t have enough information on how to get going. Animal-related jobs do not often feature high on the list of veterans’ post-military options....
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The Future of Work for Veterans - Part 2
Aug 13, 2018
In this four-part series , we will continue to look at the future of work through 2030, and how today’s active duty military and veterans can prepare to be global-workplace ready.  Education is king and queen in the future workforce  Just as how useful content is the king on the Internet, education will be the king and queen in the workforce by 2030. Forbes magazine contributor—Jeffrey Dorfman in his...
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Going Back to School - Where to Get Free Training for Veterans
Jul 30, 2018
Helping veterans transition to civilian life successfully not only means finding work, but often picking up again in a career where they left off to go into service. If circumstances have changed since they were in school and they no longer have a working parent who can afford to pay for tuition, for example, it could result in many veterans being stuck in low-paying jobs with no career prospects. Fortunately, there are resources that...
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The Future of Work for Veterans - Part 1
Jul 26, 2018
In this four-part series by Antoinette Toscano , we will look at the future of work through 2030, and how today’s active duty military and veterans can prepare to be global-workplace ready. Automation and AI are transforming businesses   According to a June 2018, executive brief put out by the McKinsey Global Institute, “ Automation and artificial intelligence (AI)  are transforming businesses and will...
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