The Institute for Veterans and
Military Families at Syracuse University is currently enrolling eligible
veterans and their spouses in an online program to enhance their career skills
and job marketability. The next deadline to enroll in the quarterly classes is
March 10.
The goal of the Veterans Career Transition Program, or VCTP, is to address the problem of unemployment faced by veterans and military spouses, and support those who are transitioning out of the military, said Dan Cohen, VCTP program manager.
The online courses enable post-9/11 veterans, transitioning military members, and their spouses to obtain the skills and professional certifications needed to be competitive in the civilian world, he said. Cohen, a former Army captain, knows the importance of helping veterans. "No one was doing this when I got out of the Army. I'm real happy to be a part of fighting that battle today," said Cohen, who served two tours in Iraq during his five-and-a-half years in the service. He left active duty in 2005 after four years, and then was in the Individual Ready Reserve for a year and a half. "Finding that first job was incredibly challenging," he said. "It wasn't until I had an ex-captain have a look at my resume and help me pull some things together and help me figure out how to do some effective networking, that I found that first job." Participants in the VCTP program pick a track of study in professional skills, technology or human resources. An advisor is assigned to students to assist them in developing interviewing and networking skills, help them create a cover letter and resume, and guide them in achieving the milestones in the program. There are about 30 certification pathways available to participants, said Cohen. At the completion of the VCTP program, Cohen said, students will have training, a certificate of completion from Syracuse University, and, when applicable, industry-recognized certifications that will make them competitive in the civilian job market.
The goal of the Veterans Career Transition Program, or VCTP, is to address the problem of unemployment faced by veterans and military spouses, and support those who are transitioning out of the military, said Dan Cohen, VCTP program manager.
The online courses enable post-9/11 veterans, transitioning military members, and their spouses to obtain the skills and professional certifications needed to be competitive in the civilian world, he said. Cohen, a former Army captain, knows the importance of helping veterans. "No one was doing this when I got out of the Army. I'm real happy to be a part of fighting that battle today," said Cohen, who served two tours in Iraq during his five-and-a-half years in the service. He left active duty in 2005 after four years, and then was in the Individual Ready Reserve for a year and a half. "Finding that first job was incredibly challenging," he said. "It wasn't until I had an ex-captain have a look at my resume and help me pull some things together and help me figure out how to do some effective networking, that I found that first job." Participants in the VCTP program pick a track of study in professional skills, technology or human resources. An advisor is assigned to students to assist them in developing interviewing and networking skills, help them create a cover letter and resume, and guide them in achieving the milestones in the program. There are about 30 certification pathways available to participants, said Cohen. At the completion of the VCTP program, Cohen said, students will have training, a certificate of completion from Syracuse University, and, when applicable, industry-recognized certifications that will make them competitive in the civilian job market.
Retrieved on 6 March 2014.
Written by Ms. Lisa Ferdinando (ARNEWS)
http://www.army.mil/article/121304/Free_career_programs_for_veterans__spouses_available_through_Syracuse_University/
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