There is no one size fits all approach to education. When it comes to learning some of us need to see it, some of us need to hear it and some of us need to do it. Whether in a traditional classroom or online program, knowing your learning style is as important as knowing your…
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The landscape of the U.S. workforce has significantly shifted, placing greater emphasis on the need for skilled, educated workers. According to the Georgetown University report Help Wanted: Projections of Jobs and Education, by 2018 the United States will have 46.8 million job openings. Thirty million of these jobs will require some postsecondary education, and there…
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Whether it is your very first or your fifth PCS, transitioning to a new base can test even the most resilient military families. Checklists, reminders and moving boxes have a way of stealing the limelight from the excitement that comes with moving to a fresh location. Organization will always turn out to be your best…
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Apollo Research Institute recently conducted a survey of more than 4,400 students in multiple generations that identified unique stress factors that influence educational progress. The report noted, “support from spouses, significant others, faculty members, and staff from an institution’s academic department had the best chance of positively influencing adult learners to continue classes”. The average…
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Military spouses are remarkable individuals. As the husband or wife of a service member, your marriage vows act as a right of passage into the exciting challenge of military life. As you leave the familiarity of civilian life behind, enjoy the feeling of independence and adventure that emerges. Remain flexible, nurture yourself and give your…
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Military families serve a higher calling in their dedication to our country. That commitment allows us to live peacefully within the land of the free and home of the brave. But what does home mean to them and their families? Home can take many forms and many definitions. Some say it is a place; the…
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Going back to school is such a unique experience. Even more so with online learning, when your couch is your classroom. Time management suddenly becomes a far more important skill, as you try to balance your life while pursuing your education. The biggest difference between online and on-campus programs is that your schedule becomes your…
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As someone who served my country and transitioned out after a ten year career, I know how difficult it can be to secure a civilian job. While I enjoyed a rewarding US Naval career, I was both excited and apprehensive about beginning a new chapter in my professional life. Although I attended the required transition…
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Being a military family comes with its own share of unique trails. Once you get used to the routine of having no routine, being a military spouse will become a little easier.
Feel like your military-civilian career transition is moving in slow motion? To accelerate the process and help establish your competitive edge, it is important to not only demonstrate your unique value as a military veteran but also set your specific skills apart from the numerous well-qualified job-seekers that hiring managers are looking at. Although you know…
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Whether retiring after decades of service, returning from deployment or pursuing a new post-military career, view this time of transition as an exciting opportunity to enrich yourself and build off of your military experience. In The Journey Back -Preparing For Transition we discussed the need to start early, self assess, tap your resources and inventory…
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This school year, be the captain of your own ship. Take time to adjust your sails and navigate in the direction that makes you happy. Because at the end of the day, you will never be able to make others happy until you are.