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Advice on applying military acquired skills into a degree program and a career change

Veteran

Patrick deMunecas New York, NY

I have a broad range of skills and training. Very strong on the training and public speaking side.
Currently investigating using the Montgomery and Post 9-11 GI bill to go back to school.
Retirement is fast approaching along with MRD (2021).

19 September 2012 3 replies Military to Civilian Transition

Answers

Advisor

Alan J. Zell Portland, OR

Patrick, There is an organization, American Society of Training & Development, that has chapters in most cities. My suggestion is to to go www.astd.org to learn where a chapter is in your area and go as a guest to one of their meetings. Some chapters may have a list of positions open in their member firms.

Advisor

Kasey Spickard San Francisco, CA

Hi Patrick?

What type of schooling are you interested in attending? What type of industry do you foresee yourself going into? Once you determine that, we can determine how to cater your existing skill set to make you the best potential candidate for the program you are interested in.

Advisor

Chris Rossini Lakeville, MN

What do you like to do?

You have a great opportunity to start a second career from scratch. I would encourage you to invest some time into figuring out how to make that career enjoyable, not just lucrative.

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