Focus on Jobs

If you are near Cottonwood, the Job & Education Fair will be at the Verde Valley Fairgrounds (at 12th & Cherry St.) on April 4th from 9-2, and Veterans Upward Bound will be there! Employers ready to hire, colleges with program information, and a resume review table, will be there too – so if you are hunting for your next steps, bring your resume and come ready to apply/interview. For more info: http://verdenews.com/main.asp?SectionID=1&SubSectionID=1&ArticleID=46414

Earn while you learn: Some student veterans may be eligible for VA Work Study. Here is a summary from http://www.vetfriendlytoolkit.org/adfinaid/vaworkstudy.cfm: “Eligible veterans, either full- or 3/4-time students in a degree, vocational or professional program, can take advantage of a VA Work-Study Program. Work performed must be related to the VA and linked to the veteran’s interests and abilities and the type of work needed by the institution. The VA Work-Study Program allows for creative, fulfilling and meaningful experiences for the student veteran and a knowledgeable and committed employee for the institution.”

Are you looking for a specific job or one in a specific city or state? Maybe you want to see a sample of how many real job openings in your future field are open at any given time? Try this site to search for real job openings: http://www.indeed.com/

Our friends at Student Veterans of America have highlighted this veteran-owned service organization, which helps connect veterans and their spouses with real jobs, for free: http://recruitmilitary.com/

If you want a shorter route to improving your employment skills, the Yavapai College Fast-Track Management Certificate may be a good fit for you. This program offers in-person or online delivery options, supportive faculty, ability to join a cohort, and intensive short courses, to help you make focused progress toward completion. Check out the student videos and program information at: www.yc.edu/fast-track