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Going Back to School as a Military Spouse You’ve made the rewarding choice to go back to school. By pursuing your education goals, you can expand your job opportunities and boost your earning power. But where should you start? And what military spouse scholarships are out there to help?

Start with Spouse Education and Career Opportunities — SECO The SECO program can provide you with the resources you need to get back in the education game.

• The MySECO website, built exclusively for military spouses, ensures you have 24/7 online access to information for a successful return to school.

• Visit the MySECO Education, Training and Licensing section to identify your education path, plan for your education and compare colleges.

• You can also connect with a Career Coach who can help you decide on an education path and how to pay for it.

Choosing the right education and training Got a career in mind? The career you choose will determine the type of program you’ll need. Take a look at the differences between each program and decide what’s best for you.

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What Service Members Should Know When Choosing a College

Look beyond the beautiful lawns and libraries in all those college brochures. You need to balance the cost and logistics of going to school with what you want to accomplish with your degree. There’s a right fit for you and your priorities.

Thinking about college? You already have the discipline it takes to pursue higher education. From big universities to small colleges, you have plenty of options and each has something unique to offer. Here’s how to compare your college options and find the right institution for your education goals.

Things to consider about college

• Courses and programs: Some schools specialize in certain areas of study, such as engineering or nursing. If you have a specific area of focus that you want to pursue, narrow down your choices to schools with those programs. If you’re considering graduate school or a higher professional degree, look into which schools offer those specific fields of study to help you make the next

• Tuition and costs: While most schools offer tuition assistance to service members, certain institutions can be more affordable, like in-state or public universities. Private schools can sometimes be costly. To reduce the amount of debt you graduate with, research each school’s tuition and financial aid offerings carefully.

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services at the center.

“It’s a good amount of expansion there for us,” Avery said. “It’s to make it more convenient and effective for job seekers and employers. By having our job services there, they can go to one place and it’ll be seamless across those organizations.”

The system-wide approach will include OneStop’s three other locations in Portsmouth, Suffolk and Franklin, which will be expanded, too.

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the last six months.

“It feels like we’re accomplishing what we set out to do,” Avery said. “I can only see the system running smoother and smoother as the years go on.

We want to encourage individuals to reach out to us. This is their community workforce system and we’re there for both the job seekers and the employers.”

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By Sandra J. Pennecke Hampton Roads Veterans Employment Center Inside Business which opened in January.

The center, which occupies 2,700 square The Regional Workforce System and the feet, began as an idea a year and a half ago.

Hampton Roads Veterans Employment “It has been a very comprehensive comCenter were two of the new programs and munity project,” Avery said. He said with services mentioned on the horizon for Op8,000 to 10,000 veterans transitioning out portunity Inc. during its annual meeting late of the military each year, the big question last year. is how to keep the qualified workforce in That horizon has been met. The Regional Hampton Roads.

Workforce System opened on Nov. 17 along “It’s an economic development strategy; with a sneak preview of the Veterans Emwe are making sure we have the talent in ployment Center. the region to meet the workforce needs.

The celebration included remarks by Gov. This is a great resource for that. OpportuTerry McAuliffe, a guided tour, networking nity Inc. and 20 other organizations came and refreshments. together in a unified voice.”

Located at 861 Glenrock Road in Norfolk, Some of the partners include: Fleet and the two facilities continue to enhance OpFamily Support Centers Mid-Atlantic, portunity Inc.’s mission to have all its serHampton Roads Chamber, Virginia Devices in one location. partment of Veterans Services, Bank of Established by the Hampton Roads WorkAmerica, Virginia Ship Repair Associaforce Development Board, Opportunity Inc. tion, Onward to Opportunity and United oversees federally funded workforce develWay of South Hampton Roads. opment programs geared toward helping Avery said 1,100 veterans were served last Officials say that the new center will, “help veterans, transitioning service businesses get qualified workers and assistyear alone without any type of outreach to members, and military families identify, navigate, and access services and ing job seekers to find employment and inthe community and he anticipates it douresources to attain their employment goals and support their successful crease their earning potential through traintransition to the civilian workforce in Hampton Roads.” bling or tripling within the first year after ing. the center opens.

It is responsible for workforce development “We’re not duplicating efforts … we are in Chesapeake, Franklin, Isle of Wight, Norfolk, gional workforce system for our area,” Avery said. creating a coordinated system and all going after Portsmouth, Southampton, Suffolk and Virginia The organization’s One-Stop Workforce Centers the same thing. People can come to one of these Beach. provided services to more than 12,000 individu- locations and get the services they need or we’ll The expansion and addition of new services and als last year. It enrolled 604 customers in training make it happen,” Avery said stressing the services partners is, according to president and CEO Shawn and 641 were placed in career services programs. are also for veterans’ spouses and dependents.

Avery, a re-launching of the One-Stop Workforce It placed 495 customers in jobs paying an average “We’ll have dedicated staff to determine their Centers. of $31,325. needs or desires and point them in the direction Avery said the Virginia Employment Commission Avery anticipates seeing those numbers grow ex- they need. The end game is here. We’ll be a onehas moved all of its offices into the building Op- ponentially – perhaps to almost double – once the stop shop where these things can happen.” portunity Inc. building and the Department of Ag- Norfolk office is fully operational. ing and Rehabilitative Services, Adult Education The idea for the collaboration had been in the Sandra J. Pennecke is a staff writer for Inside Business. and the STOP Organization now have staff and works for several years and came to fruition within

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Let your military experience help you land a job From Military.com The one fear that many military members have once they get out of service and become veterans is finding a job in the civilian world. Many of these veterans feel as though they are in no way appealing to civilian employers, and that they are way behind on everything that other people are bringing to the job they may wish to have.

However, that is not true. Employers are excited to work with veterans, as they find that veterans often bring a since of duty to the position that is hard to find with those who have never been in the military. Veterans need to realize that their military experience could help them land any job they want in the civilian world.

What civilian employers look for in employees A civilian employer often has a list of requirements that they wish for a potential employee to have. Many of these requirements are listed in their job applications. For example, they often want someone who is trustworthy, who has experience dealing with people and/or managing others, who is responsible and dependable.

There are other requirements they may want that are on a technical level, but it all boils down to finding someone who is going to step into the position and do their job without having to be told at every step of the way what they should be doing. That is the dream employee to have for many employers.

Why your military experience helps It does not matter if you were in the military for four years or for 15 years. Chances are, you picked up a variety of experiences while in.

Though you may feel that your two deployments to overseas will not matter much to civilians, you are wrong. When considering what employers are wanting, most veterans fit the ideal candidate. You have spent your military career taking orders, learning how to exceed at each task you were give, thinking on your feet in intense situations, and this makes you someone that people want to hire.

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your medals and awards that you have received. If you received a Good Conduct award for every year that you were enlisted, by all means, be sure that you tell a potential employer this. Good Conduct awards are only given in the military to those who deserve such an award, therefore, do not be afraid to boast this.

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What many veterans do not realize is that they are fully qualiďŹ ed to work in a variety of civilian jobs. They simply have to let their experience speak for them. Employers are often looking to hire veterans, and this is due to the success they have had in having veterans in the workplace for the past several years.

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for education for military spouses By militaryonesource.mil Going back to school can really pay off both in personal rewards and in the dollar figure on your paycheck.

The U.S. Census Bureau says degree holders earn about 75 percent more in their lifetimes than those without a degree. The challenge is, you have to pony up for tuition and expenses first, and that’s what stops a lot of potential students in their tracks. But don’t give up your higher education dreams just yet — you can find financial help for school costs and start investing in yourself and your future.

Paying for school can mean a mix of financial resources, from federal grants to military spouse scholarships. Whether you’re going to school for the first time or going back for an advanced degree, the financial aid options below can give you financial freedom, so you can focus on your future.

Pell Grants. You don’t have to pay back a grant, so apply if you’re an undergraduate student without a degree or have one if you’re getting a teacher certification.

Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grants. These needbased grants are for low-income undergraduate students.

Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education Grants. Would-be teachers willing to teach in a high-need field in a low-income area can get this grant.

Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grants. You’re eligible if your parent or guardian served in the U.S. Armed Forces and died while serving in Iraq or Afghanistan after the events of 9/11.

If you don’t qualify for a grant, hang in there — you still have options.

Check out these loan programs: The William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program. This program offers direct subsidized loans (you pay no interest when you meet specific criteria), direct unsubsidized loans (you pay interest, and financial need isn’t a requirement) and direct PLUS loans (graduate and professional students, and parents of eligible family members who are undergraduate students can apply for help covering costs not paid by other aid sources).

Federal student aid Start your search for financial aid at the U.S. Department of Education’s office of Federal Student Aid at https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/. BilThe Federal Perkins Loan Program. lions of dollars in loans and grants Schools give you this loan (about

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1,700 schools) if you’re an undergraduate or grad- Post-9/11 GI Bill® benefits are flexible about the uate student with exceptional financial need. type of school you can attend and can also pay for some of your school-related expenses: Post-9/11 GI Bill® If your service member is eligible for Post-9/11 GI Undergraduate and graduate degrees Bill® benefits, it’s possible to transfer those bene- Technical training fits to you if one of the following criteria were met On-the-job training, flight training on or after Aug. 1, 2009: Correspondence training Served at least six years on the date of benefit ap- Licensing proval. Your service member must agree to serve Entrepreneurship training another four years from the date of benefit elec- National testing programs tion.

Tutoring Served at least 10 years on the date of benefit ap- Housing (a monthly allowance) proval, but is restricted from serving four more Books and supplies (yearly stipend for those who years. Standard policy or statute can restrict serv- qualify) ing an additional four years, but your service member could agree to serve for the maximum time al- Visit the U. S. Department of Veterans Affairs for lowed by the policy or statute. more details on the Post-9/11 GI Bill®, http:// Is or becomes retirement eligible from August 1, benefits.va.gov/gibill/, and the Montgomery GI 2009 to July 31, 2012. Your service member must Bill®, www.gibill.va.gov/benefits/Montgomery_ agree to serve for another period, but for how long gibill/index.html depends on the retirement eligibility date.

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My Career Advancement Account Scholarship Military moves can make it hard to have a steady career in some fields. The My Career Advancement Account Scholarship, https://aiportal.acc. af.mil/mycaa/default.aspx, helps military spouses get into portable career fields and occupations.

Here’s the rundown: It’s for military spouses. Your service member must be on active duty in pay grades E-1 to E-5, O-1 to O-2, and W-1 to W-2. Spouses of National Guard and Reserve with Title 10 military orders are eligible, too.

Get up to $4,000. This is serious cash you can use at a participating school for an associate degree, certificate or license in an approved career field or occupation. Liberal arts or general studies degrees are not eligible to receive these funds.

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Continued from page 13 School-specific aid Don’t forget to check with the schools, too, because lots of them offer need- and merit-based financial aid packages (scholarships, work-study programs, assistantships and loans). Contact the schools’ financial aid office for information.

Private scholarships It takes a little more digging around, but you can find funds for school from private and non-profit organizations — typically need- or merit-based with a specific qualifier. It can be really specific, like you must be the child or grandchild of a helicopter pilot. But you never know, so look around — you just might find something that has “you” written all over it. These types of scholarships are often first come, first served, so start looking early and often. Check out the Scholarship Finder on the MySECO website to learn more, https://myseco.militaryonesource.mil/Portal/ Content/General/295.

The absolute first thing you should do is to think about the costs and come up with a solid financial plan. You can find money for school, but be sure you understand all of the program’s requirements, terms and conditions. It’s a lot to think about.

You can get help figuring it all out, like personalized guidance from the Spouse Education and Career Opportunities program. And learn about loans and repayment from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s Know Before Your Owe student loans project, www.consumerfinance.gov/students/knowbeforeyouowe/.

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Continued from page 4 opportunities offered specifically to military spouses and family members.

• The My Career Advancement Account Scholarship program provides up to $4,000 of assistance to eligible military spouses pursuing a license, certification or associate degree in a portable career field and occupation.

• Military spouses can sometimes take advantage of their spouse’s GI Bill® benefits. See our Veterans benefits section for more.

• The U.S. Department of Education provides billions of dollars of educational loans and grants for qualifying students each year. In order to be considered for financial aid, you’ll need to complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Register today on MySECO and begin your journey to learn, advance and succeed.

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Whether you’ve been out of the workforce for a short while or it’s been a number of years, it can be challenging to re-enter that world. Work environments and culture can change quickly.

Brushing up on the latest technological advancements employers are using is a great first step.

Familiarizing yourself with technology will help ease the transition into the workforce and provide you with much more marketable skills.

Social media Social media is a powerful business tool for companies and for job seekers as well. Get to know companies that interest you through various social media platforms. These social media sites can be a good way to learn about a company’s culture: • Facebook • LinkedIn • Twitter Virtual workspaces Be prepared to work in a virtual workspace where coworkers and clients meet without being in the same physical place.

Visit the links below to get more information and to view demonstrations on virtual meeting places: • Go To Meeting • WebEx • Skype • Adobe Connect • Google Hangouts Telework Telework allows an employee to work from home and can be a way for companies to cut some expenses. Many industries offer part-time and full-time telework opportunities, like customer service and support, sales, editorial/creative and technology development.

The tools required for telework include: • A computer • A high-speed internet connection • Appropriate software

• A telephone • A phone headset A virtual office is where the employee is hired remotely and works from home. A number of the Military Spouse Employment Partnership employers offer spouses the opportunity to work from virtual offices 100 percent of the time. Find information about companies offering virtual positions on the Military Spouse Employment Partnership portal.

Updating your skills The entire hiring process may be carried out through the internet (searching for and applying for a job online, interviewing, scanning and submitting required documents and contracts), so you will want to be comfortable with basic internet applications before you begin your job search.

It is also important to be familiar with the current version of standard industry tools for word processing, email communication and spreadsheets.

If you’re interested in learning more about the technologies listed above, consider signing up for some classes. Many schools, libraries and other organizations offer free or low-cost training on computers and computer software applications.

You can also take specialized courses to obtain certifications for many software applications.

If you have questions, would like additional information or personalized assistance with employment or education opportunities, call Military OneSource at 800-342-9647 or click here for calling options to talk with a Spouse Education and Career Opportunities career counselor.

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CAREERS & CONTINUING EDUCATION

Special benefits For Virginia, Hampton Roads residents Whether you’re interested in going back to school or finding a job, you’re in the right place. Virginia and the Hampton Roads area offer extra benefits and assistance beyond what is available nationwide.

Extra help may be available to active-duty, retired and discharged military members and their families, and in at least one instance, to civilians who work for the military, as well. Make sure to check information listed for veterans on websites and mention your veteran or family member status when talking to representatives.

Resources are listed throughout this Careers and Continuing Education special section and additional governmental information at these links listed at right.

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NATIONAL RESOURCES www.fedshirevets.gov www.va.gov fafsa.ed.gov www.ed.gov www.bls.gov/ooh dol.gov/VETS VIRGINIA RESOURCES www.dvs.virginia.gov www.vec.virginia.gov www.vawc.virginia.gov www.schev.edu

NUCOR STEEL IS HIRING ENTRY LEVEL PRODUCTION Nucor Steel Hertford County, NC, Inc., a division of the nation’s largest steel and steel products manufacturer, and largest recycler is seeking to assemble a hiring pool of qualified applicants to fill multiple Production Team Member positions.

We are looking for good candidates who are willing to work both day and night rotating 12 hour shifts.

What you can expect with a career at Nucor: • New team members can earn up to $55k with an average division salary of approximately $85k • Benefits Including 401k, Profit Sharing, Health and Life Insurance and Much More • Stability with a company that has been around since 1969 with no layoffs • Growth and Promotional Opportunities Individuals who would like to learn more about opportunities at Nucor Steel Hertford County located in Cofield, NC should visit www.nucor.com/careers/.

Nucor is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action -M/F/Vets/Disabled and a drug-free workplace.

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STRAYER UNIVERSITY-MANASSAS

CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY-FORT BELVOIR

HOLLINS UNIVERSITY

STRAYER UNIVERSITY-NEWPORT NEWS

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JAMES MADISON UNIVERSITY

STRAYER UNIVERSITY-VIRGINIA BEACH

CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY-JOINT BASE MYER

JEFFERSON COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES

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CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY-PENTAGON

LIBERTY UNIVERSITY

SWEET BRIAR COLLEGE

CENTURA COLLEGE-CHESAPEAKE

LYNCHBURG COLLEGE

THE ART INSTITUTE OF VIRGINIA BEACH

CENTURA COLLEGE-NEWPORT NEWS

MARY BALDWIN UNIVERSITY

THE ART INSTITUTE OF WASHINGTON

CENTURA COLLEGE-NORFOLK

MARYMOUNT UNIVERSITY

UNIVERSITY OF FAIRFAX

CENTURA COLLEGE-NORTH CHESTERFIELD

MEDICAL CAREERS INSTITUTE-SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCE ECPI

UNIV. OF MARYLAND UNIVERSITY COLLEGE-FT BELVOIR

CENTURA COLLEGE-VIRGINIA BEACH

MILLER-MOTTE TECHNICAL COLLEGE-LYNCHBURG

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CHAMBERLAIN UNIVERSITY

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COLLEGE OF WILLIAM AND MARY

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DEVRY UNIVERSITY - ARLINGTON

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UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX-VIRGINIA BEACH

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WASHINGTON AND LEE UNIVERSITY

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SHENANDOAH UNIVERSITY

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