BLUF: Free training and certification for over 30 different industry certifications (think project management, programming, development, coding…) for active duty, veterans, reservists, and spouses.
Hey there, Veterans and Military Families! Do you have a New Year’s resolution to earn more money? Start a new career? Increase your skills? Maybe just get a new job? If so, you’re in luck. Enter: Onward to Opportunity (O2O).
O2O is a free career development program that’s part of the D’Aniello Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University.
Here’s what O2O offers:
- Free Training and Certifications: Participants gain access to training for over 30 industry certifications at no cost (See the full list of programs here). This is a game-changer for anyone wanting to enter a new career field without the cost of additional education.
- Flexible Learning Paths: Whether you’re interested in tech, business, or another in-demand field, O2O has pathways to suit your goals.
- Career Preparation and Support: Through a partnership with Hire Heroes USA, the program provides individualized career services. That way, you don’t just get help learning new skills, you also get help landing a job that values those skills.
- Personalized Assistance: O2O isn’t just online courses; you get one-on-one support from program staff. So, if you’re worried about getting in over your head: don’t. There’s a team of pros there to help you.
- Eligibility for the program extends to active duty service members nearing transition, veterans, National Guard/Reservists in part-time status, and spouses of any of these groups.
What’s In It For You?
You get access to over 30 different industry certifications. We’re talking about the kind of skills that make employers do a double-take on your resume. Plus, you get help from the pros to prepare for your next career move. And the cherry on top? Hire Heroes USA is there to give you a hand in landing that dream job. Oh, and Onward to Opportunity graduates earn more than $7,000 on average in starting salary compared to non-program graduates, so there’s that.
In a nutshell, O2O isn’t just about learning some new skills; it’s about transforming your military know-how into a whole new career. You’ve mastered the art of adaptability in the service, now it’s time to bring that same can-do spirit to your next career challenge.
So, what are you waiting for? Fill out the application or learn more here and start plotting your next big move. You’ve got nothing to lose! 🌟🚀🎓
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