Where can I find vets who want certifications (I'm an Education Consultant for an IT school)?

SSgt Craig Williams — Wed, 24 May 2017 09:49:56 -0400

Response by SGT Ben Keen made May 24 at 2017 9:51 AM

SGT Ben Keen — Wed, 24 May 2017 09:51:47 -0400

Have you reached out to any local Veteran organizations in your area to see if they can help you? You can also talk to the Business Development people here on RallyPoint to see about starting a partnership with RP and your program.

Response by LTC John Shaw made May 24 at 2017 10:12 AM

LTC John Shaw — Wed, 24 May 2017 10:12:55 -0400

Columbus Ohio is a college town the veteran population is difficult to communicate with via veterans groups.

You can post information at the Columbus VA clinic on James Road near the airport. Post online forums like FB, RP, LinkedIn, technical groups or security organizations like ASIS. GO to OSU or Capital ROTC and veterans coordinators. Go to the Ohio department of veterans services, they have a web site listing of all veterans groups in the state with contact numbers. Connect with me, I have a few other state job contacts that may be able to assist as well.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made May 24 at 2017 10:38 AM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 24 May 2017 10:38:07 -0400

Id suggest the vet rep at the unemployment office. Make sure they know that there are programs available and that the GI bill will cover it. In some areas, the unemployment office has contracted with local schools to help vets get IT certs.

Response by SFC Andrew Miller made May 24 at 2017 11:11 AM

SFC Andrew Miller — Wed, 24 May 2017 11:11:05 -0400

Contact the Franklin County Veterans Service Commission
https://vets.franklincountyohio.gov/

Memorial Hall
280 E Broad St. Room 100
Columbus, OH 43215

Mon, Wed, Thur & Fri
7:30 am - 4:00 pm
Intake Cut-off: 3:00 pm

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veteransservice@franklincountyohio.gov

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Response by MSgt Zachary Wiederstein made May 24 at 2017 2:04 PM

MSgt Zachary Wiederstein — Wed, 24 May 2017 14:04:01 -0400

For USAF we have our Airman and family readiness center A&FRC they sponsor our congressionally mandated Transition GPS class. Every Amn that separates must attend. The Dept of Labor presents credentialing opportunities as a part of that class.

Response by PO1 John Miller made May 24 at 2017 5:16 PM

PO1 John Miller — Wed, 24 May 2017 17:16:11 -0400

I already work in IT. Years of experience but no current certs (current job doesn't require certs nor do I really need them for my present position).

However I do want to expand my skillset so that I can not only be a better technician/engineer, but make myself a more valuable employee.

With that said, does New Horizon Learning Group offer instructor-led training for people like myself? I've spoken with my local NHLG center before, and I was led to believe that since I already work in IT, I can only use my GI Bill to pay for certification testing, not certification training. Is that true or am I misunderstanding something?

Response by SSG Shavonde Chase made May 24 at 2017 9:39 PM

SSG Shavonde Chase — Wed, 24 May 2017 21:39:28 -0400

*https://www.uso.org/programs/uso-transition-services

*http://montgomery.tn.networkofcare.org/veterans/services/agency.aspx?pid=MontgomeryCountyVeteransServiceOrganization_1445_17_0

*http://www.campbell.army.mil/Soldiers/Pages/SFL-TAP.aspx

uso-transition-services

Response by SSG Jennifer Liepis made May 25 at 2017 1:44 PM

SSG Jennifer Liepis — Thu, 25 May 2017 13:44:43 -0400

I may not understand you're question.

Are you asking about recruiting education beneficiaries?
Or
Asking about getting your school approved for VA enrollment?

Response by SSG Milton McCary Jr. made May 25 at 2017 3:34 PM

SSG Milton McCary Jr. — Thu, 25 May 2017 15:34:37 -0400

I am wanting to get A+ and N+ certifications

Response by SSG William Roseberry made May 26 at 2017 2:44 AM

SSG William Roseberry — Fri, 26 May 2017 02:44:29 -0400

Where is the training site?

Response by SSG Trevor S. made May 26 at 2017 11:42 AM

SSG Trevor S. — Fri, 26 May 2017 11:42:24 -0400

SSgt Craig Williams s Oh hello there. You've found me. What's next? Coffee?

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made May 29 at 2017 3:04 PM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 29 May 2017 15:04:26 -0400

I recently came across this training online. I have signed up, but not enrolled in any of the courses yet. It is the Federal Virtual Training Environment operated through the Department of Homeland Security's government domain. They teach CompTIA A+ and several others. You can download material in pdf and view lessons pre-recorded with instructors. https://fedvte.usalearning.gov/

FedVTE Online Training Portal Login Page

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