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Allied’s Quick and Easy Military Spouse Cookbook is Now Available

Friday, December 16, 2011

Need some inspiration in the kitchen? Check out Allied’s complimentary Quick and Easy Military Spouse Recipe Book and choose from nearly 100 recipes provided by real military spouses from across the globe! You can download your complimentary copy by visiting Allied’s Facebook page.

Here’s a “taste” of the Cookbook’s Contents:

-Nearly 100 Recipes for Every Craving

-Full-Color Pages

-Fun Retro Design

-Profiles and Pictures of Real Military Spouses

-And more!

So, how does cooking and online education go hand-in-hand? Time management. We understand that pursuing your education is no easy feat, especially when you have a family, a job and an array of other responsibilities. And based on our experiences assisting military spouse students, we feel they serve as prime examples of how to balance daily tasks with personal goals. Especially since many are managing households while their service members are deployed for months at a time. Who better to share a recipe that will also accommodate a jam-packed schedule?

Allied’s programs were designed for individuals who want to further their education, but feel trapped by the demands of a full schedule and tight budget. Online education with 24/7 access backed by live support, payment plan options and more makes meeting your goals possible – and leaves you time to prepare a “Quick and Easy” recipe too!

For more information about online degree, certificate and/or licensing courses, call (888) 751-2306 or visit www.findmycourse.info. And don’t forget about your complimentary recipe book – Visit www.facebook.com/alliedschools, like us and click “Free Cookbook” from the side menu to get your copy today.

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Deployed Soldier Surprises Wife

Monday, October 31, 2011

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Heroes at Home 2 Program Benefits JBLM Military Spouses – Receive $6,000 For Education

Thursday, October 27, 2011

The Pacific Northwest is home to cool weather, lots of rain and the Heroes at Home 2 Program. Designed for the spouses of a Title 10 Guard/Reservist or active military member assigned to JBLM, the program provides up to $6,000 toward education and career training, which is substantially more than what the MyCAA program offers. Even spouses who are not eligible for MyCAA may still be eligible for Heroes at Home 2.

To find out more about the Heroes at Home 2 Program, JBLM spouses should attend an orientation:

Stone Education Center – JBLM

6242 Colorado Avenue
Room b-149 (on the first floor)

Orientations Are Held:

Every Tuesday 12-2 p.m.
Every Thursday 9-11 a.m.

Evening Orientations:

November 2 – 7-9 p.m.
November 16 – 7-9 p.m.

Bring the following to your orientation:

• Military Dependant ID
• Social Security Card
• Spouses PCS orders or Title 10 orders
• Your DD214 if prior military
• Permanent Resident Card (if not citizen)

This is your chance to move forward with the education and training you need to begin a new, portable career. But you must act now, because the Heroes 2 Home Program enrollment period ends December 30, 2011.

To find out more,

Call Allied Schools (888) 501-5221

or visit www.education4military.com.

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Military Spouse Benefits with MyCAA

Wednesday, October 19, 2011

You can have all the dreams and desires in the world, and still find yourself stalled because of little, yet monumental details such as financing. In particular, going back to school for a new career or certification requires thoughtful planning and the financial resources to make it happen. As a military spouse, you are at an advantage because of the Department of Defense OneSource Spouse Career Center (MyCAA) program. 

What Do You Get?

MyCAA offers eligible military spouses $4,000 in lifetime benefits to pursue education training. The program provides for tuition, licensing and credentialing fees as well. To utilize MyCAA, you must be the spouse of an active duty Army, Navy, Air Force, or Marine service member, or activated Reserve member in pay grades E1-E5, W1-W2, or O1-O2. Programs of study must be completed by the spouse within three years from the start date of the first course, and funding is limited to Associate degrees, certifications and licensure programs.
Ideally, you will receive career training that you can take anywhere. Whether you are based in North Carolina or Utah, you need a career that goes with you. The Department of Defense and the Department of Labor cite portable careers as being in high-growth/high-demand areas, with large employee counts and openings in military duty locations.

Finding a MyCAA Approved School

Both brick-and-mortar, as well as online schools, must gain MyCAA acceptance before you can use your benefits to pay for your education.

Which Portable Career Is Right For Me?

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Hollywood Public Service Announcements Call for Military Family Support

Monday, October 17, 2011

Hollywood is supporting the White House initiative Joining Forces with a series of public service announcements urging people to do their part to support military families. Look out for commercials featuring Steven Spielberg, Oprah Winfrey and Tom Hanks on major television networks.

According to the Joining Forces Web page, the initiative mobilizes all sectors of society to give our service members and their families the opportunities and support they have earned. Check out the public service announcement featuring Tom Hanks below:

Want to get involved? Go to www.whitehouse.gov/joiningforces. This Web page has information and links to volunteer opportunities, how you can pledge service hours, send a message of thanks and more. You can even submit your own project idea and recruit volunteers.

Are you currently volunteering your time to a cause that helps military families? Are you a service member that received memorable support from an organization? Share your story and inspire others into action.

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Winner Selected for Allied’s Military Spouse Recipe Sweepstakes

Thursday, October 6, 2011

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Are Post 9/11 GI Bill Benefits the Right Choice for You?

Wednesday, September 21, 2011

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Military Transition to Civilian Career

Thursday, September 8, 2011

Worried about your military transition to civilian career plan? It’s time to get strategic. Check out these tips and find a job that’s not only satisfying, but fits your needs and personal lifestyle.

Step One: Set career goals that are specific and realistic.

Start your military transition plan by thinking about what you want out of your career, what you’d like to do, how much you want to earn, and where you hope to be career-wise five or ten years from now. Next, make an assessment of yours skill, training, and experience. The skills and knowledge you gained may be transferable to your targeted civilian career.

Step Two: Assess your need for additional education or training.

If the occupation you are looking to pursue is considerably different from your military career, additional training may be necessary. Also, some positions have specific licensing and certification requirements. Get the additional training you need and use your education for military tuition assistance benefits if possible.

Step Three: Start your research.

You can do research online or by talking to people in the industry. Also, look through job listings so you can see which qualifications employers are looking for. In addition to knowing if you meet the specified criteria, you will be able to use this knowledge to tailor your resume to a potential employer.

Familiarize yourself with the salaries, benefits and possible bonuses that typically characterize the position(s) you are considering. That way, you can determine the minimum salary you need to meet your cost of living requirements and negotiate a favorable compensation package.

Step Four: Build a targeted resume.

Specify your career objective and identify the particular types of jobs you want to target.

Tailor your skills, training and experience to match the qualifications the employer is looking for. You will need to modify your resume for each potential employer since one size does not fit all. Translate the jargon by replacing military-specific terms with regular “civilian” language that’s easier to understand.

Create a personal inventory of your qualifications, skills and experience as well as your training and education. This will save you time in the future, whether you are filling out a job application or updating your resume.

Step Five: Go get the job.

Browse through as many sources as possible to find job listings, including those that are available online.

Attend any job fairs and trade shows. Also, utilize off-line sources such as employment agencies, head hunters, professional associations and chambers of commerce.

Step Six: Nail those interviews.

Find out as much as you can about the company and its products/ services prior to the interview.

Anticipate a variety of questions and prepare answers that highlight your experience and qualifications. Be prepared to state not only that you are capable of doing the job, but how you will do it.

Bring a list of your own questions, as you will get a chance to pose your own. One great question from you is worth two great answers.

Step Seven: Evaluate offers and launch your career.

Before accepting an offer, evaluate the position, compensation, benefits and potential for advancement. Be ready to negotiate, if needed, based on your qualifications. Pay, benefits, work conditions and growth opportunities are may be negotiable.

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Military Spouse Quick & Easy Recipe Sweepstakes

Tuesday, July 5, 2011

Allied Business Schools is hosting the Military Spouse Quick & Easy Recipe Sweepstakes from July 1 through September 30. Open to all military spouses of active duty service members, one randomly selected winner will be awarded a new, Apple iPad.

"Allied recognizes the immense responsibilities military spouses face. In fact, we are in awe of our military spouse students and the stories they share of how they manage to balance it all," said Lindsay Olgesby, Director of Admissions. "That's why we are hosting this sweepstakes. Who better to share a time-saving strategy, like a simple recipe, than a military spouse."

Allied looks forward to bringing the military spouse community closer together by compiling the recipes into a complimentary cookbook later this year. Military spouses who enter the sweepstakes may choose to have their name and recipe become a part of this very special cookbook.

As a military-friendly school, Allied assists military spouses and active duty service members with achieving their education goals. The school offers over 20 online, self-paced certificate courses that easily accommodate unexpected PCS moves and deployments. Plus, live support coaches provide students with the help and encouragement they need to successfully complete their education. Allied benefits include:

• MyCAA Accounts Accepted
• Tuition Assistance (TA) Accepted
• 20+ Online Certificate Courses
• No Hidden Fees
• Live Support Coaches
• Military Promotion Points for Courses Taken

At Allied, we're committed to helping military families secure promising futures. Military spouses of active duty service members can enter the Sweepstakes by completing a simple entry form online at www.education4military.com/spouse. There is no purchase necessary to participate and the sweepstakes ends September 30.

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Making It Real: Veterans Day Bill Passes Oregon Senate, Heads for the House

Tuesday, May 3, 2011

The Oregon Senate unanimously approved a bill allowing U.S. Military veterans the day off from work each Veterans Day. Known as Senate Bill 2, it would allow veterans to take Veterans Day off while giving employers the option of whether that time would be paid or unpaid.

The legislation was created after constituent Lucy Van Oort asked Senate President, Peter Courtney, D-Salem, why state workers received the day off on Veterans Day, while many veterans have to work. Van Oort, whose late husband was a Vietnam veteran, had noted it was hard to understand why he always had to work.

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NY Senator Aims To Protect Tuition Assistance for Student Vets

They say what goes up, must come down. Unfortunately, this could prove true for New York veterans in August, when the Post-9/11 GI Bill is lowered from $25,250 a year to $17,500. A deep cut for any veteran looking to pursue an education, the slash poses a threat especially to those already enrolled in school. It is for this reason that U.S. Senator, Charles Schumer, D-NY, is fighting the legislation to ensure studious veterans keep their current benefits.

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Education Assistance Starts With Scholarship For Ohio Veteran

Sometimes the goals we set aren’t necessarily what put us on the path we follow. Veteran William Schellenbach, a 2003 graduate of Badin High School, knows this well. In 2007, the former Marine enrolled at Miami University as a business administration major. But all that changed after attending a geology class, when Schellenbach decided that the only business he was interested in was working outside.

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