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Recent Military and World News
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Contracting: A Sure Bet For Veterans
July 10, 2009
If you are interested in working in contracting once you return to civilian life, the Federal Contractor Program can help you get a jump on your career.
Use Your Military Training to Become an Operations Manager
July 10, 2009
You can translate your supply chain know-how into a successful civilian career as an Operations Manager. All you need is a degree.
Build a Career in Engineering
July 10, 2009
Take your engineering skills to the next level with a bachelor's degree. It can help prepare you for a civilian job as an engineering manager.
A Civilian Career for Military Journalists
July 10, 2009
If you'd like to build a civilian writing career, you may want to look into a degree program in English, communications, or journalism.
Defense Department Contracts for 2,400 More MRAP Vehicles
October 19, 2007
WASHINGTON, Oct. 19, 2007 - The Defense Department has let contracts for an additional 2,400 mine-resistant, ambush-protected vehicles, bringing the total number of the vehicles ordered to 8,800.
Pakistan's Bhutto Ends 8-Year Exile with Jubilant Homecoming
October 18, 2007
Hundreds of thousands of supporters of Pakistan's former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto are cheering her homecoming after eight years in self-imposed exile.
Doonesbury Creator, Military Bloggers Compile New Book
October 18, 2007
WASHINGTON, Oct. 18, 2007 - War can inspire great writing, like a series of superlative dispatches from servicemembers in Iraq and Afghanistan compiled in a new book that offers an arresting glimpse of life on the front lines.
Gates Aims to Resolve Disconnect Between Military, Security Contractors
October 18, 2007
WASHINGTON, Oct. 18, 2007 - Multinational Force Iraq and private security contractors too often are working at cross purposes, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates told Pentagon reporters today.
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Contracting: A Sure Bet For Veterans
By Natalie Peeterse
Department of Labor, CNN Money
CNN Money Magazine picked Construction Manager as the job that would be a great fit for veterans. Citing the ease of transition, the applicable skills you already have, and the potential job growth in this field, the magazine encouraged veterans to look into this field. You should also know about the Federal Contractor Program (FCP), because it could lead you to your post-military career.
Federal Contractor Program
Through this program, any contractor or subcontractor that receives a contract of $25,000 or more from the federal government is required to take affirmative action in order to find and employ qualified veterans. This includes special disabled veterans, Vietnam veterans, and recently separated veterans. If you qualify, be sure to check for jobs in this category that are posted with your nearest state job service. This program does not guarantee referred veterans will be hired, but it may get you in the door!
Education and Training Options
For managerial positions like the one recommended by CNN Money, you need all of the skills you gathered in the service and most likely a bachelor's degree. Although real-world skills are essential, if you want to be promoted, you would be wise to obtain an education. Each branch of the service has assistance programs to help you earn your bachelor's degree and you can take classes while you are in the service, even online, for free. Coursework can lead to a degree and can also earn you promotion points. If you've already separated from the service, you can use your Montgomery GI Bill to get your education.
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