{"id":379,"date":"2015-08-20T11:22:04","date_gmt":"2015-08-20T15:22:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.spcollege.edu\/veterans\/?p=379"},"modified":"2024-02-13T08:24:03","modified_gmt":"2024-02-13T13:24:03","slug":"va-accelerated-learning-programs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.spcollege.edu\/veterans\/va-accelerated-learning-programs\/","title":{"rendered":"VA Accelerated Learning Programs"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Department of Veterans Affairs has launched two new no-cost training programs, Accelerated Learning Programs (ALPs) 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>The first ALP cohort includes seven courses covering a range of IT-related topics.<\/p>\n<p>Transitioning servicemembers and veterans from any era are invited to apply to their choice of courses.<\/p>\n<p>Applications will be accepted starting August 17, 2015 \u2013 applicants are encouraged to apply early.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/benefits.va.gov\/tap\/alp.asp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Visit the ALP website<\/a> to apply.<\/p>\n<p>VA is also launching Learning Hubs in 27 cities across the country this year.<\/p>\n<p>For more information, contact <a href=\"mailto:VeteranEmployment.vbaco@va.gov\">VeteranEmployment.vbaco@va.gov<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>For more veteran job news, listings and resources, visit the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.military.com\/veteran-jobs\">Military.com Veteran Jobs Center<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Department of Veterans Affairs has launched two new no-cost training programs, Accelerated Learning Programs (ALPs) 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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