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Academics/Continuing education/Courses/Veterans Career Advantage

Veterans Career Advantage

Course Description

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  • Dates: Open Enrollment
  • Duration: 90 days
  • Time: 4 hours
  • Location: Online
  • Course Fee: $0.00 USD
  • CEUs: IACET CEUs: .4
  • Code: 01-PRO-TR-ON
Whether transitioning from a long career within the military, a veteran making a career change or building skills, it is important to understand how to translate a lifetime of development within a specific skill set to civilian employment. This course prompts military veterans to examine their experience, understand the unique challenges related to job seeking for veterans, military, and their families. This course will focus on career planning and skills development, such as resume writing and improving interviewing skills, for those seeking employment. You'll hear from other veterans about their own experiences along the way.

Learning Outcomes

  • Employ a goal-setting process to establish career development and job search priorities
  • Identify key skill areas from their military service to apply to the civilian job market
  • Define and determine a personal brand and leverage social media during the job search
  • Understand and identify networking strategies and skills for 50+ veterans
  • Learn career advancement strategies for 50+ veterans directly from other veterans and hiring managers, including practical tips and stories of successful job seekers
  • Recognize the purpose of tailoring a resume and cover letter
  • Translate military service accomplishments into clear, plain language
  • Identify resources for further career development and entrepreneurial education and training
  • Understand skills and resources to effectively manage change and career transitions

Key Features

  • Mobile-friendly
  • Audio-enabled
  • Badge and credit-awarding
  • Fully accessible
  • Games & Flashcards
  • Expert-supported
  • Video content

Refund Policy

You may request a refund up to 7 days from the purchase date. The registration fee will only be refunded if less than 10% of the course has been completed. Completion percentage can be viewed on the Course Progress page from within the course.

Notes

Estimated time to complete: 4 hours

This course includes an “Ask the Expert” feature. You can use this feature to submit questions about course content. A subject matter expert will provide guidance or point you to additional resources for the topics you’re studying. Questions are answered as quickly as possible and usually within 24 hours.

Learners must achieve an average test score of at least 70% to meet the minimum successful completion requirement and qualify to receive IACET CEUs.