Veterans & Military Family Resources
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Call of Duty Endowment (CODE)
A non-profit public benefit corporation which helps service members transition to civilian careers after their military service. The endowment focuses its resources on assisting organizations that provide job placement and training to Veterans, as well as engaging the media and public forums to raise awareness about the issue.
Education Articles
Army COOL – Credentialing Opportunities On-Line – Seems to be a good site to figure out what credentials an Army Veteran might qualify for. It’s a good place to see what their options are for licenses and certifications.
Big Future – Helps Veterans figure out what school would be best for them as well as gives them an insight on the paying process including scholarships.
CareerOneStop.org – Your source for career exploration, training & jobs, recently launched the Credentials Center website. This free website includes resources, tools, and information to help individuals plan, locate, pay for, and complete education, training, and other credentials to help them start or advance their career.
College Level Examination Program (CLEP) – Earn college credit for what you already know. For more information please go here. Below is the link to check for your eligibility.
eKnowledge (PDF File) – Offering Military families SAT and ACT test prep programs for about $20.
» Prep Program Information (PDF File)
Get Your CDL Without Going to Truck Driving School – Overview of the Commercial Learner’s Permit rule.
Goodwill – Philadelphia, PA CDL B training program – Must have clean criminal history, drivers license. It would be best if the Veteran was on welfare or DVR program to get the training for free. For any questions please contact Mary Cunningham, at 856-566-5375.
Microsoft Software Training Videos – Video tutorials on programs such as Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.
NS2 Serves – Training courses in SAP solutions geared for U.S. national security missions, leading to “Certified SAP Associate” status, a credential that is valuable in many career paths in the U.S. and worldwide.
Professional Tutors (PDF File) – Tutors for various subjects, please see attached flyer for benefits they have for military and their families.
Solar Instructor Training Network – Training for installation of solar technologies.
State Education Benefits – for educational resources in each one of your states go to the link below to see what the education options are.
The American College Penn Mutual Center for Veterans Affairs – Provides educational support and career opportunities by awarding full scholarships to Veterans pursuing a degree at American College. Some of the courses offered there are: Insurance Education, Financial Planning, Management. Complete the scholarship application, complete an online assessment/questionnaire, participate in a scholarship committee interview and get a background check. Take a look at the website for further details. If you have questions please call Anthony Boquet, Executive Director of the Penn Mutual Center for Veterans Affairs: 610-457-4176 or email: veteransscholarship@americancollege.edu.
Top 4 Strategies When Your Voc Rehab Counselor Will Not Pay Tuition – how to get your claim back on track if there is a breakdown in communication.
Your Top 5 Education Benefits – Education Benefits available to military service members.
United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry (UA), who launched the Veterans in Piping (VIP) accelerated welding training program in 2008. This program, which began in Washington State, trains and certifies Veterans to meet union standards for welding. The classes, which consist of accelerated 18-week courses in welding and/or heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration (HVACR) technical services, confer industry-recognized certifications upon graduation. Veterans taking advantage of the VIP program gain direct entry into UA apprenticeships, in which they receive advanced instruction and are paid wages for their work on par with their civilian peers. If they successfully complete their apprenticeships, they will have secured for themselves a position in a rewarding and well-paying career field. Best of all, this advanced training is paid for entirely by UA and its partners at zero cost to Veteran participants.
Veteran Network – Helps Veterans with free CISCO certification training. Please contact Hank at hank@veteranetwork.org or 347-838-7638. He is really passionate about helping veterans, so he will help you through the process.
Veterans Career Transition Program – Online program with no cost to Veterans with active service after 9/11. Spouses are also eligible if active duty service member is eligible for the program. Quarterly program. Considered a Syracuse University student during this program. For more information and to apply click here. Three programs:
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Professional Skills track – Focused on launching a career and navigating the corporate environment
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Tech Track – Project Management and Information Technology
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Independent Track – Build your own path, very flexible
VetNet Special Presentation: Veterans Career Transition Program (VCTP) Overview
Warriors to Workforce Program (W2W) – is designed to prepare wounded Veterans for a successful transition into a career as a contract specialist (GS-1102). Any interested Veterans please send your resume attached to VAAAW2W@va.gov expressing your interest in being considered for the W2W Program.
GI Bill Articles
5 Must Know GI Bill Facts – 5 facts you must know to help make the process easier.
Everything You Should Know About the GI Bill – Information about the GI Bill for veterans.
GI Bill Apprenticeship and OTJ – An article about on the job training using your G.I. Bill.
GI Bill® Comparison Tool – Estimates how much you may receive under the Post-9/11 GI Bill benefit. This new comparison tool makes it easy to estimate Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits with just one click.
GI Bill License and Certification Program – a summary of the GI Bill License and Certification Program.
Post 911 GI Bill – Article about changes to the GI Bill implemented since September 11, 2001.
Post 9/11 GI Bill Benefits Calculator – interesting tool that lets you figure out your benefits. You put in your time served, the school you want to attend and various information and you are able to figure out how much your benefits will cover.
Career Assessment
Mental Health Awareness
Self - Discovery Pain, Positioning & Purpose Inc
Raising awareness on mental illness, bullying, and suicide prevention.
P.O. Box 723
Suwanee, Georgia 30024
(678) 902-6562
