Tuesday, December 3, 2013

USAA Healthcare 101, Veterans Priority of Service, Career Tips, Helmet Legacy, Stress Management


Here’s a helpful explanation from USAA about the new healthcare act and potential impacts on military families and veterans at: http://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/pace/usaa_2013winter/#/14  It includes resources, tips on how to determine your coverage needs, and questions to ask.

Veterans may be able to receive a variety of supportive services to help find a job through AZ Department of Economic Security.  See if you are eligible for “Veterans Priority of Service” at: https://www.azdes.gov/main.aspx?menu=258&id=4757

Here’s a list of growing careers – is one of them your next step?  See: http://education-portal.com/cm/25_Growing_Careers_Fields_You_May_Not_Have_Considered.html  and if you need more information on career options that don't require a Bachelor's degree, here’s another good article: http://education-portal.com/cm/Five_2-Year_Degree_Jobs_That_Pay_More_Than_Those_Requiring_A_Bachelors.html

Information Technology careers are one of the hot fields for Veterans.  Check out this Veteran’s bird’s eye view at: http://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/2013/11/19/guest-blog-how-i-transitioned-high-tech-job-after-20-years-military

Military history moment: If carrying beer in your helmet to wounded soldiers sounds intriguing to you, check out this WWII story at: http://www.stripes.com/news/former-paratrooper-recalls-wwii-incident-that-led-to-beer-fame-1.254178

Tips for college students on how to manage stress are at: http://blog.cengage.com/?top_blog=tips-for-students-managing-and-avoiding-stress-in-college  How many of these do you already do?


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