Family Resources

With reports that three billion records with social security numbers were stolen, what can you do to protect yourself from identity theft?

With news reports that hackers had acquired new three billion records with Social Security numbers, government agencies are making outreach to help everyone protect their data.  Identity theft risks will increase in the months ahead.  The Federal Trade Commission has released a short video on the five steps every veteran, their families and others should take to mitigate the potential…

Restore Education offers college prep and support programs

Restore Education, a south Texas non-profit, is offering three college prep and support programs.  These programs are excellent resources not only for family members but also veterans who want to start college. Their programs include:   College and test prep: A 10-week course offers skills for optimal student learning in college and provides academic support in preparation for the TSI…

Non-profit offers tech training with fall start date

NPower San Antonio is currently accepting applications for their fall Tech Fundamentals cohort which is free and open to military veterans, military spouses and youth 18-26. All professional training programs are offered at no cost. Details and application are online here: https://www.npower.org/apply/tech-fundamentals/ Npower San Antonio will admit 65-70 applicants for the fall cohort for the 20-week tech fundamentals program which…

Summer reading programs — a good option to help families improve their literacy

With school out, it’s a good time to re-enforce summer reading for  familiy members of all ages.  The Joint Base San Antonio library system is encouraging readers of all age with its “Read, Renew, Repeat”  summer campaign.   “It’s too hot to do anything outside anyways, pick up a book and learn something or escape to someplace cool,” notes Army CWO4…

Transferring your professional license to a new state? There’s a DoD program for spouses to offset costs.

Military spouses who are moving from another state to a new one can usually get their professional licensing transfer fees waived.  The U.S. Department of Labor Veterans Employment and Training Services program has a well-established program that helps not only ease the transfer of those licenses but for many cases, pay any transfer fees.  “The Department of the Air Force…

College Selection: how to use LinkedIn as an effective way to research your best academic choices

by Pete Scherer In our last two articles of this series, we explored the importance of asking tough questions when looking for colleges. Dr. Robby Hedrick offered his professional insight into what to consider when looking for a good college. Next, Selinda Cortez shared some of her own experiences as a recent college student. However, you don’t have to wait…