Can you offer any advice concerning school?

2015-10-20T16:39:29-04:00

I am looking for a little school advice. I am 55 years old and I retired from the USAF 11 years ago. I have 4 associate degrees (Industrial Security, Instructional Technology, General Studies and Information Systems Technology). I have been looking for work in IT, teaching or law enforcement but with no success. Since I can't find work I have decided to go back to school. Does anyone have any suggestions for schools I can check on that will give me credit for my past experiences and take most of my credits. I plan to go back to school in January. I have my transcripts ready and now I just need to find a good school I can send them too. Any suggestions for a good school would be greatly appreciated.

Response by SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL made Oct 20 at 2015 4:46 PM

2015-10-20T16:46:32-04:00

MSgt Roger Younce try this school, I got a second career in Management. It is a great VET friendly school.
https://www.umtweb.edu/

Response by MSgt James Mullis made Oct 20 at 2015 5:11 PM

2015-10-20T17:11:31-04:00

Almost every school in America will give you credit for the general education classes you took for your Associate's Degrees. The two questions that affect the answer are: what do you want to major in? and do you want to go to an in residence school or on-line school? Actually a third question is what job do you hope to get after completion of the course? Either way, I would make an appointment to talk with a counselor at your nearest State University. They have a lot of resources available that might help you make a decision, such as available scholarships, tuition assistance, job placement rates by degree and current job outlook studies.

Response by MSgt Roger Younce made Oct 20 at 2015 5:20 PM

2015-10-20T17:20:07-04:00

Thank you. I will check it out.

Response by MSgt April Monthie made Oct 20 at 2015 5:45 PM

2015-10-20T17:45:38-04:00

Hi Roger,
Did you take your Certification test for your A+, Net+, Security+, Window Server, Window 8, courses. If you took those and pass them I can work on getting g you a job with a company like Wells Fargo in the IT Department. Those Certifications pair with your IT AA and Job experience should be all you need. Call me.

April

Response by MSgt Brian Mchugh made Oct 20 at 2015 8:37 PM

2015-10-20T20:37:32-04:00

If you are looking for IT work with the govt, get familiar with DoDD 8570. It is constantly changing but the premise is the same.

Dept of Defense Directive: DoDD 8570

What is DoDD 8570? Information on DoDD requirements, certifications, and SANS courses that align with 8570 baseline.

Response by SPC Mischa Greenslet made Nov 4 at 2015 5:42 PM

2015-11-04T17:42:55-05:00

Norwich University is an excelent school for IT/IS. I just finished my masters degree through them. Their online programs are also top rated.
Is it military friendly? Absolutely. In fact it is where the ROTC was founded. One of our guest speakers for residency was Lt. General Bowen the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the DoD ISO.

I would highly recommend this school, and it is approved for VA chapter 31 funding if you are enrolled in the VA's voc rehab program. Thier job placement numbers are really high as well.

Good luck!