How to: go back to school, find employment, continue education and training - as a military spouse. You can learn more about https://HireHeroesUSA.org here. 🫡 and https://www.radiatesuccessconsulting.com/ here.

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🔗 VA - https://va.gov

🔗 Coursera - https://coursera.com

🔗 Onward to Opportunity- https://ivmf.syracuse.edu/programs/career-training/

🔗 Act Now Education- https://actnoweducation.org/

🔗 Hiring Our Heroes - https://www.hiringourheroes.org/

🔗 Linkedin Premium for military - https://socialimpact.linkedin.com/programs/veterans/premiumform

🔗 Linkedin Learning - https://learning.linkedin.com/cx/get-started

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In this conversation, Erika Urena from Hire Heroes USA discusses the challenges faced by military spouses during the transition process and the importance of supporting them. She highlights the gaps in employment and lack of confidence as major hurdles for military spouses. Erika emphasizes the need for military spouses to not settle for any job and to believe in their qualifications. She also provides valuable information on certifications, education, and resources available for military spouses, including Coursera, Onward to Opportunity, and LinkedIn. Erika encourages military spouses to start preparing early, network, and consider remote job opportunities. She also mentions the importance of mentors and sponsors in navigating the transition process. The conversation covers various topics related to military spouses and their transition to civilian life. It touches on the challenges of finding affordable childcare and the lack of sponsorship for military members transitioning out of active duty. The importance of IT skills and creating projects to build a portfolio is emphasized. The idea of interning to gain experience is discussed, as well as the considerations for choosing Tri-care providers. Arica shares information about her consulting business, Radiate Success Consulting. The conversation concludes with a discussion on donating to Hire Heroes USA and a Super Bowl prediction.

Takeaways

Military spouses face challenges such as gaps in employment and lack of confidence during the transition process.

Certifications and education programs like Coursera and Onward to Opportunity provide valuable opportunities for military spouses.

LinkedIn is a powerful platform for military spouses to build a professional network and showcase their skills and qualifications.

Preparation steps for military spouses include researching job opportunities at the next duty station, creating a budget, and networking with other military spouses.

Mentors and sponsors play a crucial role in supporting military spouses during the transition process. Childcare for military spouses can be expensive and have long waiting lists.

Developing IT skills and creating projects can lead to job opportunities or starting a business.

Consider interning to gain on-the-job training and experience.

When choosing Tri-care providers, consider factors such as proximity to military facilities and copays.

Radiate Success Consulting offers resources and programs for military spouses and veterans.

Donating to organizations like Hire Heroes USA can support their efforts in helping military spouses and veterans.

Super Bowl prediction: Chiefs. 🏈 To all the brave men and women out there still protecting our freedom 🇺🇸 🫡 Thank you for your service!

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