Civilian Credentials and Troops in Transition Contributed by Alan Rohlfing We hear a lot about credentials in today’s workforce development community. While technically, it’s “a qualification, achievement, or aspect of a person’s background that indicates they are suitable for something,” for those of us transitioning from military service to a civilian job it can open […]
Common Challenges to a Smooth Civilian Transition Transition. According to Dictionary.com, it can be used as a noun or a verb, but in most cases it’s the “movement, passage, or change from one position, state, stage, subject, concept, etc. to another.” According to most of us that have worn the uniform recently, however, it […]
Great Things for Returning Veterans to Learn Returning to civilian life after military life isn’t easy. It takes some time to adjust to your new lifestyle and your new routines. One question that a lot of veterans face once they return home is “What’s next?” Finding a job after the military is often tough because […]
4 Ways You Can Help Veterans Transition to Civilian Life Contributed by LA Police Gear Veterans face a difficult task when returning to civilian life after a military career. Vets from the post 9/11 era have even more trouble with the transition to the civilian world than those of the Korean and Vietnam Wars. […]
A Guide to Transitioning from Military to Civilian Life Contributed by LA Police Gear According to the Department of Defense, about 1,300 military members transition out of military careers and into civilian life each year, and studies show that nearly two-thirds of them reported that the transition was difficult. Data points to a few different […]
12 Tips for Helping Teens Deal With a Parent’s Military Deployment A parent’s military deployment affects the children, no matter what age they are, including teenagers. And it’s often up to the remaining parent to deal with the fallout. Here are some helpful tips for helping teens cope. Talk it Out Once you know there […]
Translating Your Military Career to a Resume Contributed by: Julia Nex Okay, you’ve made the decision that it’s time to transition from military service and start a new adventure in the “civilian world,” but how do you translate your military career into a language and skill set that is clear and understandable to prospective […]
The world has changed immensely when it comes to the variety of opportunities to earn at times without even leaving the comfort of your couch at home. After being discharged or retiring there is a chance that you want to work for yourself so you can spend as much time with your family as possible. […]
