When being a college student, the first thing we think about is the high cost of tuition, but sometimes we don’t realize what else college has to offer. There is always something going on in college that you can take advantage of and that could really be beneficial to you in the long run. Below is […]
Tap Into OJT GI Bill Benefits
What inspired me to create TransitioningVeteran.com was the amount of information out there on benefits, but the lack of effort to get this information to us veterans. One other benefit that very few even realize exists, is the opportunity to collect GI Bill benefits while On The Job Training. Though some veterans are taking advantage of this benefit, […]
Don’t Let Time Run Out On Your GI Bill Benefits
You have 10 yrs to use Montgomery GI Bill benefits and 15 yrs to use Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits the moment you separate from the military. The moment these years are gone, your eligibility to go to school under these programs is gone. The government will not extend any time for any reason, because […]
High School Students Looking to Join the Military Need to Follow These Rules
There are High School students today who will be making the decision to join the military. Although we would like to think that joining the military is as simple as contacting a military recruiter and signing a piece of paper, today it is not. With a military that is shrinking due in part of budget […]
Veteran Groups on Campus May be Worth Your Time
Colleges and Universities have made it a priority to support student veterans with an array of resources on campus. Today veterans can simply learn about upcoming events, speakers and other programs focused on veterans by being involved with a veteran organization on campus. Veterans are uniting by forming chapters (such as SVA) and other organizations to further […]
Heal Your Wounds to Prepare for Civilian Life
Separating from the military is tough enough in and of itself, but many veterans leave the military with issues that make their transition much more difficult. You may have the ambition to attend school, but find yourself struggling to stay focused in class, or you may find employment only to eventually lose the job because […]
Q and A with Helmets to Hardhats
In my last column, I looked at three organizations that give veterans an opportunity to get their foot in the door of a blue-collar job through apprenticeship opportunities. This week, I go a little deeper into the details. I recently had a question-and-answer discussion with Darrell Roberts, executive director of Helmets to Hardhats, one of […]
Apprenticeships Can be Path to Solid Career
In my last column, I talked a bit about “blue-collar” occupations and broke down some of the pathways into those careers. This week I’d like to talk in a bit of detail about another such potential pathway: apprenticeships. As an apprentice, you’re taken on by a company and learn how to perform in your occupation […]
Maybe a Blue-collar Job is Perfect for You
The thought of attending college for two or more years may have you thinking of passing up the chance to use your GI Bill benefits. If a traditional degree program doesn’t grab your interest, a vocational or trade school may be a better option for you. These kinds of schools are a traditional path into what […]
5 Questions to Help You Choose College Major – and Career
Ever find yourself enjoying what you do in your military career, but could see yourself doing something different in another field, or numerous fields? GI Bill benefits are your valuable ticket to doing just that. Unfortunately, deciding what to study in college may be a bit of a struggle; there might be numerous fields you […]
