{"id":346,"date":"2015-08-14T13:57:55","date_gmt":"2015-08-14T17:57:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.spcollege.edu\/veterans\/?p=346"},"modified":"2024-02-13T08:24:06","modified_gmt":"2024-02-13T13:24:06","slug":"no-cost-training-programs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.spcollege.edu\/veterans\/no-cost-training-programs\/","title":{"rendered":"No-Cost Training Programs"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Washington D.C. &#8211; The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) today launched two new no-cost training programs, Accelerated Learning Programs (ALP) and VA Learning Hubs, to help transitioning Servicemembers and Veterans from all eras learn skills, earn credentials, and advance in civilian careers following separation from service.<\/p>\n<p>ALPs and Learning Hubs are part of VA\u2019s <a href=\"http:\/\/www.blogs.va.gov\/VAntage\/20042\/economic-initiative-paving-the-way-for-veterans-families\/\">Veterans Economic Communities Initiative (VECI)<\/a>, promoting education and employment opportunities for Veterans through integrated networks of support in 50 cities. VA launched the VECI program in response to President Obama\u2019s August 2014 challenge to help Veterans and families integrate with their communities and find meaningful jobs that can lead to economic success. Under VA Secretary Robert McDonald\u2019s <a href=\"http:\/\/www.va.gov\/opa\/pressrel\/pressrelease.cfm?id=2672\">MyVA<\/a> transformation, VECI is now in place in cities across the United States.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMy message to transitioning Servicemembers is simple: Plan early and stay engaged, because transition is the mission,\u201d said McDonald. \u201cThese two new resources provide no-cost opportunities for our transitioning Servicemembers and Veterans to learn new skills and earn credentials, which can increase their competitiveness during their transition.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>ALPs offer transitioning Servicemembers and Veterans the opportunity to build on their world-class training and technical skills gained through their military service, and earn certifications in high-demand fields.<\/p>\n<p>VA is piloting ALPs this summer with seven courses focusing on building skills and certifications needed to advance in high-demand careers in information technology (IT), as part of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.whitehouse.gov\/issues\/technology\/techhire\">President\u2019s TechHire<\/a> initiative. Each ALP course is offered at no cost and includes free referral and support services.<\/p>\n<p>The first ALP cohort includes seven courses covering a range of IT-related topics, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Coding\/Programming Boot Camps;<\/li>\n<li>80+ IT Certifications in Hardware, Software, Networking, Web Services, and more;<\/li>\n<li>Network Support Engineer Job Training and Certification;<\/li>\n<li>Cybersecurity Training and Certification;<\/li>\n<li>IT Help Desk Job Training; and<\/li>\n<li>IT Boot Camps for Desktop Support and Windows Expertise.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Transitioning Servicemembers and Veterans from any era are invited to apply to their choice of courses.<\/p>\n<p><u>Applications will be accepted starting August 17, 2015<\/u> \u2013 seats in the pilot cohort are limited; applicants are encouraged to apply early. ALPs do not involve use of the Post-9\/11 GI Bill..\u00a0 Students are able to participate in these programs while also pursuing other programs of study using Post-9\/11 GI Bill benefits.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/benefits.va.gov\/tap\/alp.asp\">Visit the ALP website<\/a> to learn more about each program and apply.<\/p>\n<p>VA is also launching Learning Hubs in 27 cities across the country this year in partnership with the American Red Cross, The Mission Continues and Coursera, an online education platform.<\/p>\n<p>Transitioning Servicemembers and Veterans can take advantage of both online and in-person study. Each week, online course modules will be completed outside the classroom while class sessions, led by Learning Hub facilitators, provide opportunities to discuss course materials with peers, hear from subject matter experts, and network. Upon completion of the program, Servicemembers and Veterans may elect to receive one free verified certificate issued by Coursera.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For more information about the VECI or to learn more about VA ALPs and Learning Hubs, contact <a href=\"mailto:VeteranEmployment.vbaco@va.gov\">VeteranEmployment.vbaco@va.gov<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>SOURCE:\u00a0 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.va.gov\/opa\/pressrel\/pressrelease.cfm?id=2721\">VA News Release<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Washington D.C. &#8211; The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) today launched two new no-cost training programs, Accelerated Learning Programs (ALP) and VA Learning Hubs, to help transitioning Servicemembers and Veterans from all eras learn skills, earn credentials, and advance in civilian careers following separation from service. 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