This Tag is for articles for Military Family Resources.
At MilTRAC, we love the work of our friend Anna Larson, a military spouse who advocates for others like her. As part of the Military Transition Roundtable, we have also worked with military professionals with EMFP families, so when we learned that Anna had done this video with Austin Carrigg. Carrigg, the founder of Exceptional Families of the Military,…
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…
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…
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…
VA Benefits that Pass on to Family Members Did you know that some of your VA benefits might pass on to your family members? This video by VA | Health & Benefits Index, discsses six such examples.
By Amy Frost You’re doing great… you go to bed, and you pop up at 3am with the weight of the world on your shoulders… ARGGGGGGGGGGGGG – This is a good time for some gratitude! What? According to studies at the University of California, Davis, grateful people not only report that they are more satisfied, optimistic, and content with their…
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…
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…
It is sometimes said that parenting is a full-time job. Unfortunately, taking care of young children can often conflict with the job hunt for those who are unable to find affordable childcare for their families. Fortunately, Workforce Solutions Alamo can help. Workforce Solutions Alamo (WSA) serves as the regional workforce system’s governing board, representing the thirteen counties that make up…
Last week we discussed hard questions for those considering college in a recent article. Dr. Robby Hedrick of Coffee Bunker provided some excellent insight that will hopefully encourage readers to ask good questiosn of their own. This week we have chosen to reach out to Selinda Cortez, a recent graduate of Texas State with a degree in health administration. She…
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