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IT Apprenticeship tracks

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HOME ABOUT NITAS APPRENTICESHIPS APPRENTICES EMPLOYERS TRAINERS / PARTNERS GOVERNMENT CONTACT US IT Apprenticeship tracks IT Generalist (Principles of Information Technology) Project Management Information Assurance & Security Help Desk, User and Customer Support Network, Telecom, Wireless and Mobility Infrastructure Database and Applications Web Design Generalist (HTML, CSS, Design Applications) Web Development Generalist (HTML, CSS, Javascript, Applications) Web Software and Application Development (Java Technologies, .NET, PHP, Ruby on Rails, Python, Perl) Digital Media and Visualization Compliance and Legal Aspects Risk Management Security and Info Assurance Enterprise Personnel Security and Continuity Enterprise Physical Security Enterprise Cyber and Information Security Enterprise Crisis Management Security Enterprise Investigative Security Enterprise Case Management Security Enterprise Globalization and Cultural Security Enterprise Govern

5 Things Every Veteran Needs to Know ...

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Scam Tag: Education

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Looking to get a high school diploma? Watch out for scams. (Blog Post) There are plenty of good reasons to get your high school diploma as an adult. It can open doors to a new job or promotion, or help you get into college or the military. But before you start looking into your options, make sure you know how to... High School Diploma Scams (Article) Thinking about getting your high school diploma? Many states have different options for getting your diploma, including new tests and programs. But scammers are setting up fake diploma sites to trick you into paying for their “diplomas.” Which... Veterans: Empowered to fight fraud (Blog Post) Veterans Day is intended to honor and thank all who served in the United States Armed Forces. Despite the nation’s gratitude to these heroes, there are some who would lie to make a buck off them. Con artists target veterans and... These online high schools didn’t make the grade (Blog Post) Looking for a way

Choosing a Vocational School

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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is the nation’s consumer protection agency. The FTC works to prevent fraudulent, deceptive and unfair business practices in the marketplace. Choosing a Vocational School Related Items Job Scams How to File a Complaint Previous Next 1 2 College Degree Scams Scholarship and Financial Aid Scams Vocational schools, also known as trade or career schools, and correspondence schools can be a great way to train for a variety of jobs. But not all these schools are reputable. Research any school you hope to attend, its training program, its record of job placement for graduates, and its fees before you commit. What Are Vocational and Correspondence Schools? Is a Vocational School Right for You? Before You Enroll Review the Contract Financial Aid and Loans Report a Problem  What Are Vocational and Correspondence Schools? Vocational schools and correspo

Join Our Military Civilian Community

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Military - Civilian "Our Mission: To bring job-seeking military veterans together with hiring companies to fill open positions worldwide." We are not merely a job board or a recruiting service: we are dedicated to providing both proactive assistance for veterans and their families with their transition back into the civilian workplace, and assistance for companies with open positions in fulfilling their recruitment needs. Join Our Military Civilian Community Employers Seeking Military Veterans Employers Seeking Military Veterans * Partnering with Military-Civilian connects you to an established and robust pipeline of active ex military job hunters. * Candidates with military experience are one of the fastest-growing sectors in today’s workforce. Today’s military personnel are exceptionally well-trained, highly-disc

Resources for: Job-seeker or Worker

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Resources for: Job-seeker or Worker Arm yourself with the best resources BLS has to offer before choosing a career. Explore Careers or Find a Job . Explore Careers Occupational Outlook Handbook If you are looking to enter the job market, change jobs, or find information on occupations of interest, the Handbook can help. You can read about the nature of the work, education and training requirements, advancement opportunities, employment, salary, and ten-year job outlook for hundreds of occupations. The Handbook also lists related occupations and sources of additional information. Career Information For Students Search over 60 occupations by what interests you or your favorite subject area. Find out what an occupation's tasks are, how you get ready for it, salary information, and job outlook. Occupational Outlook Quarterly The articles in this quarterly magazine cover a wide range of topics relating to occupations and finding jobs—from

"Apprenticeship is a value creation strategy for employers. Apprenticeship operates on a pay for performance basis"

NITAS contains seven apprenticeship programs. These programs are designed to ensure that the U.S. IT workforce maintains global competitive advantage across the full range of wage-proficiency price points in the labor market. Database Services is a vital work area for many IT workers. This program guide describes the content, operational principles and benefits of the NITAS “Database Services” (DS) apprenticeship concentration. The guide also provides an overview of the National Information Technology Apprenticeship System (NITAS). IT workers and employer organizations can participate in NITAS by registering with the DoL, ETA "Apprenticeship is a value creation strategy" Apprenticeship as a Training Methodology & Business Performance Improvement Driver ⦁ Apprenticeship is a proven training strategy that involves both On-the-Job Learning (OJL) and Instructor Led Training (ILT) provided by classroom instruction or Computer Based Tra

Start Your Application for Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Benefits

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Apply for Disability Compensation (VA Form 21-526EZ) and View Compensation and Pension (C and P) Claims Status are intermittently unavailable. We apologize for any inconvenience. Content starts here. Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment   We help Service members and Veterans get personalized counseling and support to guide their career paths. Educational and career services for Service members and Veterans include: Understanding the best career options and choices based on your individual interests and capabilities; Benefits coaching and guidance on the effective use of VA benefits and/or other resources to help you achieve your educational and career goals; and Personalized academic or adjustment counseling to help you remove any barriers to your success. Learn More About Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Find out about eligibility and entitlement requirements Learn about the five tracks to Veteran Employment Learn how the Vet

2016 Ex Military Job Fairs

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Website   mil2civil Military-Civilian   Ex Military Job Fairs for Veterans and their Family Members Event Categories: Administrative - Accounting - Finance Aviation - Pilots Construction - Manufacturing Defense - Intelligence - Secret Clearances Education - Training Energy - Mining - Oil - Gas - Utilities - Nuclear Food Service - Hospitality - Sports and Recreation Franchising - Business Ownership - Dealerships Human Resources IT - Engineering - Science Job Fairs - Events Mechanics - Trades - Craftsman Medical - Healthcare - Nursing Military Background Miscellaneous Sales - Customer Service Security - Law Enforcement - Firefighting Telecommunications Transportation - Warehouse - Logistics Locations: Central - South: AR, LA, TX, OK Great Lakes: IL, IN, OH, MI, WI Mid-Atlantic: NY, NJ, PA, DE, MD, DC, VA, WV Midwest - IA, KS, MN, MO, ND, NE, SD Mountain - Southwest: AZ, CO, ID, MT, NM, NV, UT, WY Nationwide - Multipl

Resources for Apprenticeship, Licensing, Credentialing & Certification

VA - Approved Institution Locator Domain: inquiry.vba.va.gov (government) Search for education and job training programs (higher learning, non-college degree, on-the-job training and apprenticeship, correspondence and flight), license and certification programs and many types of national exams. America's Career InfoNet - Certification Finder Domain: www.careerinfonet.org (government) Allows you to search for certifications by keyword, industry or occupation. Certifications are examinations that test or enhance your knowledge, experience or skills in an occupation or profession. Share