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In the aftermath of tragedy, the Garber Family leaned on their CFP® professional for more than financial decisions. Watch their story as they share how a #CFPpro’s support and understanding can make all the difference in navigating life's toughest moments: https://lnkd.in/eKWrvp6U   #CFPpro #FinancialPlanning #Military #MilitaryFamily #ImagineCFP50 

Our first TEAMMATE introduction is RefReps ! Vets 2 Refs would like to lay out HOW does this work for you! First Responders and Veterans, we are here to support you! ⚡ RefReps will enable our participants to gain Elite #Education and #Training virtually at your own pace, via their Officiating Education System. ⚡ Each participant will be given one "seat license", which gets you access to introduction lessons on your sport of choice, along with POV video packs for heightened engagement and "you make the call" scenarios! ⚡ You will then take their exam and earn a RefReps Certificate, honored across many states for your license. (This will prepare you in ALL States!) ⚡ You will keep access to the site for continual rules updates and more! 🎯 Stay tuned for more TEAMMATE introductions this week! ❗ If you are interested in teaming up, partnering, sponsoring, and/or participating, please see our website in the comments below, or reach out to me directly. ❗ #Veterans #FirstResponders #SportsOfficials #KeepDominating

Do you remember: What was the moment or conversation that sparked your interest in your current career? I'm often surprised by how a random event or chance conversation can be the turning point. For example, someone took an elective course that including a gliding lesson. That one lesson led to her getting a private pilot’s license, joining the Navy, and becoming a pilot. I’d love to hear your story. What was the turning point that set you on your career path? #careerpath #careerdevelopment #careertransition

This is an interesting post from the Council for Adult and Experiential Learning (CAEL) highlighting one of our partner schools, Purdue Global. https://lnkd.in/eZD3HV8J Kelvin Gumbs #studentveteran #studentsuccess #veteransuccess

Thank you, the Veterans Chamber of Commerce for having me, where we discussed human trafficking and its intersection with the military. The VA Human Trafficking Tiger Team has identified Veterans who have experienced human trafficking at VA facilities. A pre and post-test was administered during the Knowledge Needs Assessment training. 651 participants completed the pre-test, and 570 completed the post-test at 10 VA medical facilities. The pre-test results indicated 22% (137/651) of staff encountered a Veteran experiencing human trafficking. Ten percent (66/651) of staff had Veterans self-disclose a situation in which a caregiver, partner/spouse, or a family member experienced human trafficking. Upon completion of the training, post-test resulted in 98% (560/570) reported an increase in knowledge for identifying and constructing an appropriate response to Veterans who have experienced human trafficking. Thirty-six percent (198/570) of staff recalled encountering a Veteran they suspected was experiencing human trafficking. Thirty-eight percent (213/570) of staff identified a missed opportunity to assess further if a Veteran was being trafficked. (Patterson & Patterson, 2023) https://lnkd.in/gsxzSfkf #military #veterans #humantrafficking #sextrafficking #EileenDongOfficial #HopePyxGlobal #SDGs #UNAmbassador

There are a myriad of education opportunities available before, during, or even after military service. Part two of my three-part series on Kiplinger discusses these education benefits and how to utilize them.

🎓 Navigating the transition from military service to civilian life can be challenging, especially when aligning benefits from Canadian Armed Forces | Forces armées canadiennes, Veterans Affairs Canada / Anciens Combattants Canada, or third-party providers. This crucial phase often presents barriers to seeking employment or pursuing further education. 🚀 To address this, we are thrilled to announce this initiative! releasepointeducation.ca has collaborated with Nova Scotia Community College - NSCC (NSCC) to introduce a tuition deferral process for #Veterans. 🔑 The #VAC Education and Training Benefit (ETB) is crucial during transition, providing financial assistance and facilitating access to advanced education. This novel deferral initiative at NSCC represents a significant advancement in fostering our Veterans' educational goals. Military-connected learners can now access education while applying for ETB. 💡 This is another step to ensuring seamless access to education and employment opportunities.

Check out our most recent ECISD CCMR & Post Secondary News for December 2024! https://lnkd.in/gf5gXM2e In this edition we share: 1. How to apply to college 2. Where to find scholarships 3. Where to find resources to explore your college, career, and military interests 4. Upcoming CCMR events for ECISD students and recent alumni 5. How ECISD graduating seniors can attend the first 2 years of college for free!

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