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Disclaimer
Presentation of this brief, including the information, hyperlinks, products and/or services contained herein, does not necessarily constitute endorsement by the U.S. Navy. For other than official authorized U.S. Navy sponsored sites, the U.S. Navy does not exercise any editorial control over the information found in this brief. The purpose and goal of this brief is to be used as an educational platform, to inform sailors of educational and career enhancement opportunities that may be available to them.

Food for Thought

The things taught in schools and

colleges are not an education, but the means to an education.

~ Robert J. Havighurst

All Hands Career Handbook

WEBSITE LINK:
HTTP://WWW.BUPERS.NAVY.MIL/REFERENCELIBRARY/PUBLICATIONS/NPCCAREERHANDBOOK/DEFAULT.HTM HTTP://WWW.PUBLIC.NAVY.MIL/BUPERS-NPC/REFERENCE/PUBLICATIONS/NPCCAREERHANDBOOK/

Career Handbook: A great reference on Navy programs and career opportunities available to sailors. Topics covered will include Naval programs opportunities such as Navy college, Commissioning programs, Ombudsman program, and other various programs that may be available to all services members pertaining to career development. This information lays a good foundation to inform sailors of the importance of diversification as it pertains to career progression.

NKO / The Learning & Development Roadmap

WEBSITE LINK: HTTPS://WWWA.NKO.NAVY.MIL

The Learning & Development Roadmap: The Learning & Development Roadmap (LaDR) integrates training and education programs where appropriate with the goal to reduce time to train, optimize resources, employ new learning technologies as learning and development becomes a part of every Sailors lifestyle. The principle focus of career development is to standardize an advancement plan by featuring the existing skills of your rating necessary to be successful in the Navy.

College Accreditation & American Council on Education

WEBSITE LINK: HTTP://OPE.ED.GOV/ACCREDITATION/ WEBSITE LINK: HTTP://WWW.ACENET.EDU/

U.S. Department of Education College Accreditation :

The goal of accreditation is to ensure that education provided by institutions of higher education meets acceptable levels of quality. Accrediting agencies, which are private educational associations of regional or national Institutions and/or programs that request an agency's evaluation and that meet an agency's criteria are then "accredited" by that agency.

The American Council on Education (ACE) :

Is a United States organization comprising over 1,800 accredited, degree-granting colleges and universities and higher education-related associations, organizations, and corporations.

American Council Education

WEBSITE LINK: HTTP://WWW.ACENET.EDU/

(ACE) College credit recommendation service for: Navy Boot Camp and A/C Schools National Cryptologic School DLPT MWR Academy U.S. Army Defense Ammunition Center, Training Directorate

ALEKS
WEBSITE LINK: HTTP://WWW.ALEKS.COM

ALEKS courses: Cost $19.95 for a months

Students can receive college credit for American Council on Education (ACE) credit-recommended ALEKS courses. To receive credit, a student must assess at 70% or greater on the course material for an ACE credit-recommended. ACE Credit-Recommended ALEKS Courses: Beginning Algebra, Intermediate Algebra College, Algebra Trigonometry, College Algebra with Trigonometry, PreCalculus, Introduction to Statistics, Business Statistics, and Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences

STRAIGHTERLINE
WEBSITE LINK: HTTP://WWW.STRAIGHTERLINE.COM/

Straighterline courses: Cost $39.00 for a month

Mathematics: College Algebra, Precalculus, General Calculus I, General Calculus II, Business Statistics Business: Accounting I, Accounting II, Managerial, Accounting Economics I, Macroeconomics Economics II, Microeconomics, Introduction to Business English: English Composition I, English Composition II, Business Communication Humanities: Western Civilization I, Introduction to Criminal Justice, Introduction to Sociology, Personal Finance, Introduction to Nutrition Sciences: Introductory Biology for Non-majors, Introductory Biology for Nonmajors & Lab General, Chemistry I, General Chemistry I & Lab, Anatomy & Physiology I, Anatomy & Physiology I with Lab, Anatomy & Physiology II, Anatomy & Physiology II With Lab, Medical Terminology, Introduction to Psychology, Pharmacology I, Pharmacology II

USMAP & NAVY COOL

WEBSITE LINK: HTTPS://USMAP.CNET.NAVY.MIL WEBSITE LINK: HTTPS://WWW.COOL.NAVY.MIL/

NAVY COOL
NAVY COOL Credentialing Opportunities On-Line (NAVY COOL) Navy OFFICERS and ENLISTED members can meet civilian certification, apprenticeships, and federal/state license requirements related to their ratings, jobs, designators, occupations.

USMAP
The United Services Military Apprenticeship Program (USMAP) which use to be the journeyman program is a formal military training program that provides active duty Navy service members the opportunity to improve their job skills and to complete their civilian apprenticeship requirements while they are on active duty. The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) provides the nationally recognized "Certificate of Completion" upon program completion.

National Intelligence University

WEBSITE LINK: HTTP://NI-U.EDU WEBSITE LINK: HTTP://WWW.DIA.MIL

The National Intelligence University

Formerly known as The National Defense Intelligence College (also the Joint Military Intelligence College) is an accredited education and research institution serving the United States Intelligence Community by preparing personnel for senior positions in the U.S. Armed Forces and the national security structure. The college offers degree and certificate programs in intelligence at the graduate and undergraduate level. Degree Plans Bachelor of Science in Intelligence Master of Science in Strategic Intelligence

Locations: Ft. Meade National Business Park, Bolling Air Force Base & Washington, DC

Navy College Learning Center & Discover Career Assessment

WEBSITE LINK: HTTPS://WWW.NAVYCOLLEGE.NAVY.MIL/INDEX.CFM WEBSITE LINK: HTTP://ACTAPPS.ACT.ORG/EDISCOVER/ Navy College Learning Center
The NCLCs have many study subjects available: Various levels of English Mathematics - Chemistry Reading - Physics Algebra - Science Calculus - Social Studies Geometry - Life and Job Skills - Parenting Skills Trigonometry

*Study materials are also available to prepare for:

- ASVAB - GED - SAT - ACT - CLEP & Excelsior exams

Discover Career Assessment Program

This program is designed to provide one stop shopping and seeks to match an individuals likes, dislikes, skills, abilities, and values with occupations and school majors. It has numerous resources to help people determine college majors, schools, occupations, do job searches, develop job seeking skills.

NKO / The Learning & Development Roadmap

WEBSITE LINK: HTTPS://WWWA.NKO.NAVY.MIL

The Learning & Development Roadmap - Regardless of grade level - One-on-one help with a certified tutor
Elementary Math Middle Grades Algebra Algebra II Geometry Trigonometry Calculus Statistics

Science Biology Chemistry Earth Science Physics English Writing Social Studies

NFL Players Donate Free SAT-ACT Software for Military Families

WEBSITE LINK: HTTP://WWW.AFA.ORG/LINKS/NFL.ASP WEBSITE LINK: HTTP://SAT.EKNOWLEDGE.COM/MILITARY.ASP

SAT/ACT Study Preparation Last year a group of NFL players donated several million dollars worth of SAT/ACT Prep materials to all service members and families worldwide. The cost of these materials would have otherwise been approximately $500 per individual. In this first year they received over 16,000 thank you letters and funded more than 55,000 program requests. Due to this overwhelming response they have agreed to continue funding the donation for the next few years.

College Grants and Scholarships

WEBSITE LINK: HTTP://WWW.STUDENTS.GOV

Grants and Scholarships

$5,550 Pell Grants $1,000 - $3,000 Association of Old Crows $100 - $4,000 Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) $1,000 - $5,000 Chief Petty Officer Scholarship Fund (CPOSF)

$25,000 - $41,000 Smart (Science, mathematics & research for transformation) Scholarship

Advanced Education Voucher Program

WEBSITE LINK: HTTPS://WWW.NAVYCOLLEGE.NAVY.MIL/AEV/AEV_HOME.CFM
The Navy's Education Voucher (AEV) Program Pays for advanced degree (bachelors or masters) for selected Navy senior enlisted (E-7 through E-9). Those enrolled in the program must be seeking bachelor or master degrees in areas that the Navy considers "Navy-Relevant." AEV for baccalaureate degree completion is capped at $6,700 per year for a maximum of 36 months from the date of enrollment. Total program cost per student is limited to $20,000. Qualified candidates should have an associates degree or the equivalent amount of college credit applicable to the degree being sought

The AEV masters degree program covers 100% of tuition, books, and related fees up to a maximum of $20,000 per year for up to 24 months of enrollment, with the total program cost per individual capped at $40,000. Candidates must hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution recognized by the Department of Education. Officers program GEV

PETERSONS Education / Lifelong Learning Resources

WEBSITE LINK: WWW.PETERSONS.COM/DANTES

Tools for Military Success:

OASC Online Academic Skills Course is designed for individuals in the U.S. military who want to build their reading comprehension, vocabulary, and math skills to pass their exams, excel in their jobs, advance their careers, or continue their education.

Tools for Military Success:

ASVAB prep - The easiest way to reach the ASVAB score goal you need Create a resume - Translate your military credentials into a resume

Tools for a Portable Civilian Career:

Create a resume - Resumes that get results. Match your military background with the ideal private-sector job Civil service and licensure exams Professional development programs search and Careers Research

PETERSONS Education / Lifelong Learning Resources

WEBSITE LINK: WWW.PETERSONS.COM/DOD

Tools for College Success:

PSAT prep, SAT prep, ACT prep, Military Flight Aptitude Tests prep CLEP prep - Earn college credit (includes 29 tests). DANTES Tests (DSST prep) - Translate your knowledge into college credit! College Search - Find campus-based and distance learning schools. Resume for college application

Tools for an Allied Health & Nursing Career:

Nursing programs search - Search more than 3,600 profiles of accredited undergraduate and graduate nursing programs. NCLEX prep - Your gateway to a career in nursing. EMT Basic Certification Exam Prep Nursing School and Allied Health Entrance Exams

My Career Advancement Account

WEBSITE LINK: HTTPS://AIPORTAL.ACC.AF.MIL/MYCAA

Spouse Career Advancement Accounts

MyCAA is an employment assistance program that provides up to $4,000 of financial assistance (maximum benefit with a $2000 fiscal year cap) to eligible military spouses who are pursuing a license, certification or Associates degree in a portable career field and occupation. Spouse of an active duty Army, Navy, Air Force, or Marine service member in pay grades E1-E5, W1-W2, or O1-O2. Spouses must finish their program of study within three years from the start date of the first course.

The Yellow Ribbon Program

WEBSITE LINK: HTTP://GIBILL.VA.GOV

The Post-9/11 GI Bill will pay you:

all resident tuition & fees for a public school the higher of the actual tuition & fees or $17,500 per academic year for a private school. An exception to this exists for students enrolled in private schools certain states, In these cases we will pay the higher of the actual tuition & fees or the highest public in-state undergraduate tuition & fees Your actual tuition & fees costs may exceed these amounts if you are attending a private school or are attending a public school as a nonresident student. Institutions that voluntarily enter into a Yellow Ribbon Agreement with VA choose the amount of tuition and fees that will be contributed. VA will match that amount and issue payment directly to the institution

Test Preparation
HTTP://WWW.NELNETSOLUTIONS.COM/DOD

PETERSON

TAKE CLEP or DANTES

LIBRARY

INSTANCERT

INSTANTCERT
WEBSITE LINK: WWW.INSTANTCERT.COM/

COST options: Free for 30 day trial $20.00 per month $108.00 for six months

Tools for College Success:

College level examination program (CLEP prep) Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTES prep) Excelsior College Examination (ECE prep) Thomas Edison College Examination Program (TECEP prep) Graduated Record Examination (GRE prep)

Local Education & Testing Centers

Multiple locations in the Baltimore/DC area to meet your education needs!

NSA CLEP & DANTES Testing Center

Walk-ins WED, THU & FRI @ 0900, 1100 & 1400

NAVY COLLEGE OFFICE Bethesda

( previously at Anacostia Testing Center coming ! )

UMUC National Testing Centers

Walk-ins 0900, 1100 & 1400
MON-THU @ Andrews AFB TUE-FRI @ Bolling AFB

FT MEADE Education Services

http://www.ftmeade.army.mil/pages/ed_ctr/education.html

WEBSITES: HTTP://WWW.NAVY.MIL/ HTTPS://SMART.NAVY.MIL/ HTTPS://NSIPS.NMCI.NAVY.MIL/ HTTP://WWW.NAVYADVANCEMENT.COM/ HTTP://WWW.MILITARYONESOURCE.COM/ OFFICER PACKAGE/STA-21 CHECK LIST: HTTPS://WWW.STA-21.NAVY.MIL/ E-LEARNING AND OTHER COURSES: WWW.NKO.NAVY.MIL/ WWW.NPC.NAVY.MIL/ WWW.ADVANCEMENT.CNET.NAVY.MIL/

A Parting Thought

At one point in your life you either have the thing you want or the reasons why you dont.
~ Andy Roddick

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CTR1(IDW/SG/SW/AW) SALTERS CTI2(AW) SIPKO

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