Military Spouse Scholarship Program & Education Benefits
military career
Good News for Spouses to Prepare Medical Career at No Cost!
Nov 13th
I came across medicalcodingcourses.com and found allied schools advertise the MyCAAprogram covers meidcal / health care career training programs they offer.
Below are three main medical training courses,
Military Spouses: MyCAA Funds May Cover 100% of Your Career Training Tuition and Fees
As a military spouse, you need a flexible way to get career training that prepares you for today’s portable careers. And you need an education that fits with your family’s budget. At Allied, we can help you with both – from helping you secure MyCAA funds to pay for your education costs to building a solid educational foundation for a career you can take with you wherever you go.
Even though you may move from one duty station to the next, you can build a career that provides the opportunity and challenge you’re looking for.
Military Spouse Career Advancement Accounts (MyCAA)
Did you know that with Military Spouse Career Advancement Accounts (MyCAA), your education may be fully covered? MyCAA funds are available exclusively to military spouses to cover 100% of the cost of tuition and fees – meaning that an exciting, mobile career that helps with the family income may be closer than you think.
About MyCAA:
The Military Spouse Career Advancement Accounts Program (MyCAA) is a Department of Defense (DoD) program that provides up to $6,000 to spouses of active duty military members and spouses of activated Guard and Reserve service members (deployed for a year or more) for certification, licensure, education or training in careers in high-growth, high-demand occupations.
Legal spouses of military service members with a minimum of one year remaining on active duty are eligible for the program. This includes spouses of active duty service members, Coast Guard deployed with the Navy, Active/Guard Reserve (AGR), and Reserve Component service members (Guard and Reserve) called to active duty for a year or more.
To apply for the program, you must complete an online profile and call a Military OneSource Career and Education Consultant at (800) 342-9647 to create a career plan and goal. If you need any assistance with your profile or eligibility questions, please call Military OneSource.
Why Allied Schools?
When you partner with Allied, you join a school that cares about your success. We have many rewarding education options available, with course offerings that reflect current trends and opportunities in the job market. Whether you want to realize a work-at-home opportunity or prepare for a flexible career in a professional business setting, you’ll find a career that’s perfect for your military lifestyle.
Choose Allied Today:
Nationally accredited
100% online courses; 24/7 access
Live student support
25+ career training courses – choose from medical, real estate, emerging green technology or business
MyCAA funds accepted
Receive the foundation you need for a successful career, not just a job. With personalized student support, convenient online courses and comprehensive materials, you’ll have the resources to create the career you’ve always wanted. Don’t wait! We’re here to accompany you every step of the way and help you realize the career of your dreams.
Want to learn more? Call (888) 822-2923 today or click here to request information about the education opportunities for today’s military spouses.
America’s Fastest Growing Jobs
Aug 21st
I’ve come across website, MSN Careers, found a very good articles about fastest growing jobs! Hope this help to choose your career.
1. Network systems and data communications analysts
2006 employment: 262,000
2016 projection: 402,000
Percent growth: 53.4
Salary range: $46,360 or more
Education/training: Bachelor’s degree
2. Personal and home care aides
2006 employment: 767,000
2016 projection: 1,156,000
Percent growth: 50.6
Salary range: Less than $21,220
Education/training: On-the-job training
3. Home health aides
2006 employment: 787,000
2016 projection: 1,171,000
Percent growth: 48.7
Salary range: Less than $21,220
Education/training: On-the-job training
4. Computer software engineers, applications
2006 employment: 507,000
2016 projection: 733,000
Percent growth: 44.6
Salary range: $46,360 or more
Education/training: Bachelor’s degree
5. Veterinary technologists and technicians
2006 employment: 71,000
2016 projection: 100,000
Percent growth: 41
Salary range: $21,260 – $30,560
Education/training: Associate degree
6. Personal financial advisors
2006 employment: 176,000
2016 projection: 248,000
Percent growth: 41
Salary range: $46,360 or more
Education/training: Bachelor’s degree
7. Makeup artists, theatrical and performance
2006 employment: 2,000
2016 projection: 3,000
Percent growth: 39.8
Salary range: $30,630 – $46,300
Education/training: Postsecondary vocational award
8. Medical assistant
2006 employment: 417,000
2016 projection: 565,000
Percent growth: 35.4
Salary range: $21,260 – $30,560
Education/training: Moderate on-the-job training
9. Veterinarians
2006 employment: 62,000
2016 projection: 84,000
Percent growth: 35
Salary range: $46,360 or more
Education/training: First professional degree
10. Substance abuse and behavioral disorder counselors
2006 employment: 83,000
2016 projection: 112,000
Percent growth: 34.3
Salary range: $30,630 – $46,300
Education/training: Bachelor’s degree
11. Skin care specialists
2006 employment: 38,000
2016 projection: 51,000
Percent growth: 34.3
Salary range: $21,260 – $30,560
Education/training: Postsecondary vocational award
12. Financial analysts
2006 employment: 221,000
2016 projection: 295,000
Percent growth: 33.8
Salary range: $46,360 or more
Education/training: Bachelor’s degree
13. Social and human service assistants
2006 employment: 339,000
2016 projection: 453,000
Percent growth: 34.3
Salary range: $21,260 – $30,560
Education/training: Moderate on-the-job training
14. Gaming surveillance officers and gaming investigators
2006 employment: 9,000
2016 projection: 12,000
Percent growth: 33.6
Salary range: $21,260 – $30,560
Education/training: Moderate on-the-job training
15. Physical therapist assistants
2006 employment: 60,000
2016 projection: 80,000
Percent growth: 32.4
Salary range: $30,630 – $46,300
Education/training: Associate degree
16. Pharmacy technicians
2006 employment: 285,000
2016 projection: 376,000
Percent growth: 32
Salary range: $21,260 – $30,560
Education/training: Moderate on-the-job training
17. Forensic science technicians
2006 employment: 13,000
2016 projection: 17,000
Percent growth: 30.7
Salary range: $30,630 – $46,300
Education/training: Bachelor’s degree
18. Dental hygienists
2006 employment: 167,000
2016 projection: 217,000
Percent growth: 30.1
Salary range: $46,360 or more
Education/training: Associate degree
19. Mental health counselors
2006 employment: 100,000
2016 projection: 130,000
Percent growth: 30
Salary range: $30,630 – $46,300
Education/training: Master’s degree
20. Mental health and substance abuse social workers
2006 employment: 122,000
2016 projection: 159,000
Percent growth: 29.9
Salary range: $30,630 – $46,300
Education/training: Master’s degree
21. Marriage and family therapists
2006 employment: 25,000
2016 projection: 32,000
Percent growth: 29.8
Salary range: $30,630 – $46,300
Education/training: Master’s degree
22. Dental assistants
2006 employment: 280,000
2016 projection: 362,000
Percent growth: 29.2
Salary range: $21,260 – $30,560
Education/training: Moderate on-the-job training
23. Computer systems analysts
2006 employment: 504,000
2016 projection: 650,000
Percent growth: 29
Salary range: $46,360 or more
Education/training: Bachelor’s degree
24. Database administrators
2006 employment: 119,000
2016 projection: 154,000
Percent growth: 28.6
Salary range: $46,360 or more
Education/training: Bachelor’s degree
25. Computer software engineers, systems software
2006 employment: 350,000
2016 projection: 449,000
Percent growth: 28.2
Salary range: $46,360 or more
Education/training: Bachelor’s degree
26. Gaming and sports book writers and runners
2006 employment: 18,000
2016 projection: 24,000
Percent growth: 28
Salary range: Less than $21,220
Education/training: On-the-job training
27. Environmental science and protection technicians
2006 employment: 36,000
2016 projection: 47,000
Percent growth: 28
Salary range: $30,630 – $46,300
Education/training: Associate degree
28. Manicurists and pedicurists
2006 employment: 78,000
2016 projection: 100,000
Percent growth: 27.6
Salary range: Less than $21,220
Education/training: Postsecondary vocational award
29. Physical therapists
2006 employment: 173,000
2016 projection: 200,000
Percent growth: 27.1
Salary range: $46,360 or more
Education/training: Master’s degree
30. Physician assistants
2006 employment: 66,000
2016 projection: 83,000
Percent growth: 27
Salary range: $46,360 or more
Education/training: Master’s degree
And more high demanding careers
- Paralegal
- Massage Therapy
- Web designer
Article Source: http://msn.careerbuilder.com/Article/MSN-1491-Job-Info-and-Trends-Americas-Fastest-Growing-Jobs/?sc_extcmp=JS_1491_advice&SiteId=cbmsn41491
