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Companies Take Part in Army Spouse Employment Partnership

Friday, January 16, 2009

In 2002, then Army Chief of Staff Gen. Eric K. Shinseki, created a special program called the Army Spouse Employment Partnership to create career opportunities for military spouses. The program is a partnership between the public sector and private corporations; over the last six years more than 41,000 jobs have been created for military spouses.


One of the latest private corporations to join the program is Converges,
a global leader in relationship management, who announced its plans to help Army wives and husbands find employment.

Convergys human resources will work with the program to reach out to Army spouse at Convergys' 81 contact centers. The company also plans to aggressively use the Web to inform spouses about the job opportunities at the company.

"Hiring military spouses makes good business sense and fits very well into Convergys' commitment to global talent management, and that's why we didn't hesitate to join Army Spouse Employment Partnership," said Clark Handy, Convergys Senior Vice President, Human Resources. "Military spouses represent a talented and diverse workforce of people who are often concentrated on or near US military bases around the world and whose exceptional work ethic and low attrition rate speak volumes about the high quality of work they can provide."

Convergys joins 27 other companies, along with Black & Veatch Corporation, EMC Corporation, Lowe's Corporation and West Corporation who signed up to help this past October. This past year approximately 8,000 Army spouses were helped with jobs, which is a significant contribution as the nation struggles through a recession.

Military spouses, because of the unique circumstances of the military lifestyle, have a harder time in general achieving the kinds of educational and career goals that civilians can. Military spouses, who are enrolled at a school near the base, may have to disrupt or discontinue their schooling when their military spouse is transferred to another duty station of state.

Although congress and state legislators have begun to address the issue, many military spouses who move to a new state are not eligible to receive in-state tuition rates, making the cost of education unaffordable. One important solution already available for military spouses is online education.

The advantage of distance learning for military spouses is that they can enroll in a program, and continue studying no matter where the military family is transferred. Many online training programs are also self-paced, which means that students often have up to one year to complete a course or program.

This would allow, for example, a military spouse to take two months off while he or she moves with their family to a new duty station in another state. As soon as the family is settled in their new home, the spouse can get right back online and resume studies.

In addition to eliminating the whole issue of in-state tuition rates, online education also allows military spouses with children to study without leaving the home. Military spouses can study during nap times, at night or on the weekend; distance learning allows military spouse to be both parents and students. Get military education with military tuition assistance from Allied Schools.com.

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Your Military to Civilian Transition: 2008 Trends

Tuesday, February 19, 2008

For service members experiencing their transition from the military this year, it's worth looking at a few of the hiring trends that companies are engaging in this year.

According to a Gannet News Service article by Dana Knight, one of the major keys for companies this year is to hire candidates quickly before competitors can snatch them up.In the past companies might invite candidates back for multiple rounds of interviews - sometimes lasting weeks - many companies now have all the decision makers meet the job candidate at one time. This allows the company to make a quick decision and then make a job offer.

Here are some other trends that service members undergoing their military career transition can expect this year:

Internet Background Search - Companies are increasingly plugging a candidate's name into search engines and seeing what they can find out about someone. Service members should be aware that companies may take a peak at their "My Space" page; military personnel shouldn't post information or photos online that paint a negative picture of them.

Video Resumes - Employers are more open to video resumes; and though this is still a new format, wearing a business suit and keeping your speech conservative and relevant to the potential job is a good bet.

Benefits, More Money - There is a shortage of good job candidates in a lot of fields - that means companies will do more to get you. Many candidates can expect better health care benefits and increased salaries on initial offers.

Military personnel, in addition to understanding the hiring trends of companies, should take advantage of their military education benefits to get as much education and training as possible. Active-duty service members are eligible for US Military Tuition Assistance (TA), which pays up to 100% of tuition and fees for military distance learning courses.

Many service members use their Tuition Assistance at an accredited online school because an online course allows them to study wherever and whenever they have time - even while deployed. When considering an online school, service members should make sure the school is accredited by the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC). Military personnel should also be sure to learn if there is a transition assistance program offered on base by the ESO.

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Military to Civilian Transition: How About a Home Inspection Career?

Thursday, November 1, 2007

Service members separating from the military face a host of questions during their military transition, chief among them: what should I do for a living?

Military personnel, who enjoyed working out in the field and are certain they aren't meant to work in an office Monday through Friday, might consider becoming a home inspector.

Licensed home inspectors are generalists, not specialists, and veterans from a variety of MOS can draw upon their experiences to enrich their careers as certified home inspectors.

Home inspectors conduct a thorough real estate inspection of a homeowner's most important investment - their home. As a home inspector, you provide home buyers with your own evaluation of the basic condition of a home based on your inspection of its critical parts.


Here are ten reasons to begin home inspection training now:

1. Job Security - Millions of homes are bought and sold each year. Even in difficult times, this fact doesn't change.
2. Flexibility - Many home inspectors keep their full-time jobs until their name is known by local agents and brokers. You can begin slowly after your military separation.
3. Networking Opportunities - Home inspectors can join the National Association of Certified Home Inspectors (NACHI) and enjoy membership benefits, such as discounts on errors and omissions insurance.
4. Don't Punch the Clock - Home inspectors make their own future. Each day you'll decide what your own work priorities are. Be your own CO!
5. Be Your Own Boss - Many home inspectors are self-employed. They enjoy the benefits of making their own schedule and growing a successful business.
6. Do Something You Enjoy - Utilize your existing military skills and experience to transition into a home inspection career. Service members bring strong skills to home inspection.
7. Begin Your Career Quickly - You can complete your training in less than a month and while still serving in the military; it's all 100% online.
8. Become a Pro - Allied gives you the tools to be a home inspection professional. Many home inspectors also go on to become specialists in the detection of mold, termites or radon.
9. Work in the Field - Home inspectors enjoy a constantly changing workplace as they inspect new homes and meet new people.
10. A Professional Path - Home inspection is now a well-established profession with a network of accredited training programs, credentials and industry associations. Home inspectors are a crucial part of every home sale.

And once you're convinced home inspection courses are the way to go, you can use U.S. military tuition assistance, which pays up to 100% of tuition and fees for military distance learning classes. And then there's the option of military classes online, which allows you to study 100% online while you're deployed. Armed with your military education benefit and online courses, there's nothing to stop you from receiving your home inspection training while you continue to serve the country as an active-duty Marine, Sailor, Guardsman, Airman, Coast Guardsman or Soldier.

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The Soldier's Creed and the Civilian Worker

Thursday, September 13, 2007

If American employers need further proof that veterans make great workers, they should simply read the Soldier's Creed of the U.S. Army. The Army mandates that soldiers, not only learn the creed, but live it as they perform their duties. The other service branches operate under a similar set of beliefs.

A "translation" of the creed into the language of the business world illustrates the potential impact that veterans can have in a civilian business setting.

I am an American soldier. = I am an employee of Smith Inc.
I am a warrior and a member of a team. = I am a businessman and a member of a team.
I serve the people of the United States and live the Army values. = I serve our customers and adhere to Smith Inc.'s employee manual.
I will always place the mission first. = I will always place the customers' needs first.
I will never accept defeat. = I will never accept poor profits.
I will never quit. = I will never waste the company's time.
I will never leave a fallen comrade. = I will never refuse a colleague who asks for help.
I am disciplined, physically and mentally tough, trained and proficient in my warrior tasks and drills. I always maintain my arms, my equipment and myself. = I am disciplined, professionally and mentally tough, trained and proficient in my business tasks and responsibilities. I always take care of my colleagues, customers, projects and company equipment.
I am an expert and I am a professional. = I am a business expert and I am a professional.
I stand ready to deploy, engage, and destroy the enemies of the United States of America in close combat. = I stand ready to understand, learn from and compete with Smith Inc.'s market rivals in close market combat.
I am a guardian of freedom and the American way of life. = I guard the entrepreneurial spirit of America and believe that honest work benefits everyone.
I am an American soldier. = I am an employee of Smith Inc.

Military personnel can get a jumpstart on their civilian career by taking advantage of military tuition assistance, which pays up to 100% of tuition and fees for military distance learning courses. This military education benefit allows service members to pursue military online education while deployed worldwide.

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The Military Helps with Your Transition

Thursday, June 7, 2007

When it comes to your transition, you can count on the military to help you reach your goals. You have resources available to you:

Transition Assistance -- There are transition offices available to help you separate from the military in a smooth and easy manner. These offices are available through each branch of the military and offer valuable information and resources to help you move into your new career.

Prepare yourself for life after the military with an easy transition.

Tuition Assistance -- This is a benefit paid to eligible members of the Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, and Coast Guard. Congress has granted each service the ability to pay up to 100% of the tuition expenses of its members. Check with your branch to determine the criteria for eligibility, obligated service, and application process.

Find out if you are eligible for Tuition Assistance and get 100% of your education costs paid.

Relocation Assistance -- If you are moving to a new area, the military provides information and counseling to assist you in making informed decisions. You will get assistance with determining the job potential, assessing the affordability, researching the community, and planning your move.

Determine where you'd like to live and create an effective plan.

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The Transition Plan

The Transition Plan: A formal plan that elaborates the steps to be taken to move military personnel into their civilian lives.

There are many options and services available to you when you leave the military and embark on a civilian career. It is important to create a transition plan that details your career goals and specific steps to reach those goals.

You need to create a successful and marketable plan. This includes a step-by-step strategy to build your new career. From assessing your military skills to acquiring new career training and writing an effective resume, you can prepare for your military to civilian transition.

A solid plan will give your civilian career direction, and help alleviate any overwhelming or confused feelings you may have about your future. The military provided you with a strong skill set and favorable job traits. A transition plan can arm you with the extra training you need to become a professional in the civilian workplace.

Your transition plan should include your strategy to acquire the following skills:

1. Career training
2. Job preparation skills
3. Networking

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Lance Corporal Wants to Build His Own Business

Tuesday, May 29, 2007

Distance education schools are creating programs tailored to the growing needs of military service members. These schools recognize the need to provide flexible career training to help these individuals build a high-income career that helps them prepare for their future. Online courses provide them with the opportunity to learn on their own schedule from anywhere in the world.

Take Lance Corporal Ben Wiard for instance. He liked to plan ahead and decided to start planning for his post-military career during his service in the Marines. He was determined to take advantage of his available time to get the skills and training to start a business of his own.

He had a friend that took real estate classes and decided that appraisal and home inspection training were the right choice for him. Lance Corporal Wiard quickly completed his training through convenient online courses and learned how to use his appraisal and home inspection skills to build a successful business.

The military's active-duty Tuition Assistance benefit opened the door to his education. It covered 100 percent of the cost of his tuition and provided him with the option to further his career. Personalized support, quick and easy courses and valuable career skills enabled him to plan for his future.

Lance Corporal Wiard wants to build a career and be his own boss. The skills learned in his program will allow him to apply his expertise to the growing and profitable real estate field. With knowledge of the appraisal and home inspection process and business skills, he will have the tools to start a high income career.

Today, Lance Corporal Wiard has completed his training and looking forward to his future career. He has an internship set up with an appraisal company and will start building the foundation for his post-military career. He is confident that his planning will pay off and provide him with a solid opportunity when he leaves the military.

Enrolling in an online course provided him with a flexible and rewarding way to prepare for a long-term career. He was able to perform his military duties while actively planning for his future. More and more distance education schools are taking note and tailoring their programs to meet the needs of the military service member. Preparing for a new career while on active duty has never been easier!

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Advance Your Career While Deployed

Monday, May 21, 2007

As an active-duty service member, you can prepare for your post-military career even when you are deployed. Convenient and flexible distance education courses make it possible to advance your career and get valuable career training when you are abroad or in a remote location. Don't let your deployment stand in the way of your future career!

Do you envision a rewarding career after the military? Do you want to get additional training that will make you an asset in the civilian workplace? Take advantage of online and traditional correspondence courses to reach your goals. You can set yourself apart form the rest with training that will make you an asset to any organization.

You are away from your family and friends serving your country. Use this time to create the perfect career! Distance education puts you in charge of your learning.

Convenient -- You can study in any location. Whether you are at a military base or out in the field, you can learn with distance education courses. Some programs provide a laptop computer that allows you to learn anywhere you choose.

Flexible -- You can learn whenever you want. Night or day, your studies are available to you. Use your spare time to build a new career. A little bit of time can lead to a solid career choice for your future.

Fast -- Career training programs offer a way to get new professional skills fast. By devoting your time to a distance education program, you can get the training you want in as little as 18 weeks! Imagine being trained as a skilled appraiser, real estate agent, home inspector or medical biller when you return home.

Affordable -- You can use Tuition Assistance to cover the cost of your tuition expenses. Most career training programs accept 100% Tuition Assistance. This means that getting started is easier than you think. You can prepare for your future career with the help of the military.

Assurance -- You can have the peace of mind that you are doing something to prepare for your future. Even though you are out of the country or in a remote location, you are building a solid foundation for your civilian career. You will be one step closer to making a smooth transition into your post-military life.

Use your deployment to get the career training you need for your future career. Distance education is the perfect way to get ahead while you are deployed and away from home. By the time return, you can be prepared for a new career.

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Civilian Career Outlook

Friday, April 20, 2007

Active-duty service members want to make sure they have a solid career when they transition from the military. Choosing the right career is the first step. It is very important to select an industry that is going to offer long-term possibilities. They should consider careers with positive career outlooks from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. This source provides a forecast of specific careers and industries for the next decade.

Here's an inside look at some popular industries:

Real Estate
The real estate industry is projected to experience an increase in employment opportunities over the next decade as a growing population has a greater housing need. With a robust economy, individuals will be more likely to buy a new house, or invest money into a secondary residence. Flexible work hours and high earnings potential will draw more people into this profession.

Consider a job as a licensed real estate salesperson, licensed appraiser, licensed broker, home inspector or licensed contractor!

Medical
The medical industry is projected to have the strongest employment growth of any industry within the next decade. Continued advances in technology, as well as a growing and aging population, will spur this growth and create opportunities for well-trained individuals. There will be a steady increase in the number of group practices, clinics, and other health care facilities throughout the United States.

Consider a job as a medical billing specialist, medical coding specialist, medical transcription specialist, medical administrative assistant, and more!

Business
The business industry is projected to have steady growth over the next decade as it continues to expand and provide additional employment needs. Opportunities will be greatest for well-rounded individuals that possess knowledge of basic computer applications and office machinery, and demonstrate solid communication skills. There will be an ample amount of full- and part-time jobs as well as temporary positions.

Consider a job as a small business manager, legal secretary, administrative assistant, or property manager; or enhance your skills with Microsoft courses or Professional QuickBooks!

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