What can I do as a leader to motivate my soldiers to further their military education/careers?

Try your best to lead by example if not doing so already and stay positive. Your attitude should set the tone, and if you stay on them in a professional manner, it should encourage them to further their education. I tell my guys that if they leave the military without at least some certifications if not a degree, then they are WRONG! If anything, it should give them the proper motivation to at least get started.

As you appear to be young in service yourself you will need to show profession through the ranks by using examples of those around you coupled with policies supporting education and the benefits of continued service. Take a straight approach by asking them their goals and aspirations following it up with what you know and understand about training, education and the benefits of continued service. It would also help to tie in long term benefits of the Pension. Again you would have to study and understand well so that you can easily explain. Good lick and thank you for your service.

SGT(P) (Join to see) You can mention that civilian careers also have initial education requirements, and continuing education is required if you want to advance in your career. These soldiers need to plan for their future by deciding if they want to make the military a career or obtain a career in the civilian world. Either way, they need to have the education for the career that they want. Your soldiers need to also be encouraged to save and invest for cars, homes, and an eventual retirement. Those that fail to plan may not have as bright a future as those individuals that set goals and plan their future.