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Navy Spouse Group Offers Support, Mentoring

Wednesday, February 13, 2008

The Navy's all-volunteer spouse support group "Compass" held a training conference in December 2007 at the Fleet Anti-Submarine Warfare Base in San Diego, Calif.

The conference was titled "Compass Connections" and included Compass teams from around the world. As reported in Navy Compass newspaper, the "purpose was for Compass team leaders and trainers to get to know one another while going over the teaching curriculum and teaching new ideas."

Compass, a division of Naval Services FamilyLine, is a 12-hour program taught by Navy spouses for Navy spouses. The program is designed primarily for new Navy spouses and seeks to help them integrate into the Navy culture. New spouses are mentored by spouses who have been part of the Navy for a longer time - helping them navigate the procedures, jargon and lifestyle that are unique to Navy culture.

"All spouses are welcome. There are no ranks, no communities; we come in here with our first names only, no last names, "Compass director Rosemary Ellis told Navy Compass. "The only reason that you're in the room is that you are married to a Sailor. That's what we all have in common."

In addition to meeting a network of Navy spouse peers, participants in Compass learn among other things, naval history, customs, pay scales, resources and benefits.

And when it comes to benefits, military spouses now have an increasing number of education and career training resources available to them from the Navy, the federal government and private schools.

Some educational institutions that work with military personnel have created military spouse tuition assistance programs. Some schools offer discounts on military spouse education, while a few select schools have even begun offering no-charge tuition for military spouses when their spouses enroll using their Tuition Assistance benefit. Program education for military spouses is an essential part of any effort to address the high unemployment rate that plagues many military spouses.

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Military Spouses Build Nationwide Career with Medical Training

Tuesday, May 8, 2007

Military spouses have the opportunity to build a solid career and support their families nationwide with medical career training programs.

Enrolling in an online course provides them with a flexible and rewarding way to prepare for a long-term career in a medical office or at home. With the medical field projected to grow at a steady rate, they have the ability to build a career anywhere in the nation with skills they can take with them wherever they go.

Distance education schools are creating programs tailored to the growing needs of military spouses. These schools recognize the need to provide flexible career training to help these individuals build a career and contribute to the family income. Online courses provide military spouses with the opportunity to learn from the comfort of their home, on their own schedule and at their own pace. They can train anywhere in the world while maintaining the responsibilities of family life. Course discounts can make starting a career affordable and easy.

"We know that the life of a military spouse includes living on a flexible schedule and learning to quickly adapt to change," said George Achenbach, president of Allied Schools. "Online medical training programs help them provide for their families and reach their own career goals while their partners are on duty."

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the medical industry will have the strongest employment growth of any industry within the next decade. Continued advances in technology, as well as a growing and aging population, are expected to spur this growth and create opportunities for well-trained individuals.

Distance education schools are tailoring their course offerings to meet this growth by offering career training in areas with high career potential, including medical billing, medical coding, medical transcription, medical administrative assistant, and more. These careers provide military spouses with options when it comes to building a career - they can join a medical office team or work from the convenience of home. There are opportunities in doctors' offices, hospitals, outpatient clinics, and more.

When choosing a distance education school, military spouses should look for live personalized support that is available throughout the duration of their program. It is important that they can reach staff members via phone, e-mail and fax to help at every stage of their training and receive one-on-one support. Job assistance programs can give them the skills to start their new career. From preparing an effective resume and cover letter to conducting a successful interview, they can make a smooth transition into the workplace. Click here to learn more about military spouse scholarships.

"Education providers have a unique opportunity to make a difference in the lives of military spouses," said Achenbach."It should be the school's goal to make the process as smooth as possible and provide them with all of the resources they need to benefit their families."

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Allied Schools Provides Military Spouses with an Advantage

Tuesday, April 24, 2007

Laguna Hills, CA, April 5, 2007 - Allied Schools is working with the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC) and the military to provide accredited career training programs to military spouses to help them build their own careers and support their families worldwide. A high-income career is within reach with flexible and convenient distance education courses.

Since 2006, Allied has cultivated courses and developed relationships in the industry to create specialized military spouse programs. The school offers an education that is nationally accredited by DETC, an accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education; and works directly with the U.S. military to make military spouse programs readily available abroad and at home.

"We know that the life of a military spouse includes living on a flexible schedule and learning to quickly adapt to change," said George Achenbach, president of Allied Schools. "Allied wants to help them provide for their families while their partners are on duty and reach their own career goals."

Distance education allows military spouses to train anywhere in the world while maintaining the responsibilities of family life. Online and traditional correspondence courses let them learn from home, on their own schedule and at their own pace. Course discounts make starting a career affordable and easy. If military spouses reside in the same household as someone serving in the military, they can take advantage of exclusive discounts only available to them.

There are 25+ career training courses designed to help them succeed outside of a traditional classroom. There is comprehensive training in the areas of real estate, medical and business. They can use CD-ROMs, videos, DVDs, textbooks and study guides to learn or complete assignments and tests 100% online.

Military spouses have access to live personalized support throughout the duration of their program when they enroll at Allied. The staff is available via phone, e-mail and fax to help at every stage - military spouses are never alone. Job assistance is also available to help with their job search. From preparing an effective resume and cover letter to conducting a successful interview, they will get the skills to make a smooth transition into the workplace.

"Allied has a unique opportunity to make a difference in the lives of military spouses," said Achenbach. "We want to make the process as smooth as possible and provide them with all of the resources they need to benefit their families."

About Allied Schools
Allied Schools, Inc., established in 1992, is the nationwide leader when it comes to distance education. It has provided quality instruction to more than 750,000 students in the last 14 years. Students can further their career with career training courses in the areas of real estate, medical and business, or enroll in a high school diploma program to get a solid foundation. Over 50 educational support and student services staff members are on hand to assist students with all of their educational needs.

To learn more about Allied Schools' military education, please visit http://www.education4military.com/ or call (888) 501-5221 to speak with an Admissions Representative.

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