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OVERVIEW
Veterans often have a
difficult time converting their military training and experience into
civilian training and jobs. As a result, they often can't find jobs for
which they are qualified, and when they pursue educational opportunities,
they have to repeat classes that are equivalent to their military training.
The Colorado Veteran Employment & Training Program staff may be able to
assist veterans earn civilian credentials using vocational and technical
skills they learned while in the military. Why is veteran credentialing so
important to the state of Colorado? In addition to making the transition to
civilian life a little easier for separating military veterans,
credentialing makes good economic sense.
PURPOSE OF LICENSING &
CERTIFICATION
The purpose of Colorado's Licensing and Certification
program is to aide separating military personnel in converting their
military training and experience to a license or certification needed for a
civilian career. We who have served should not have to be retrained for a
civilian career for which the military has already trained us and provided
extensive experience.
By obtaining a civilian career license or certification, a military veteran
may attain a higher economic living standard. For more information on how
Colorado Veteran’s Employment & Training Program staff may be able to help
you in gaining a civilian license or certification contact your
local Veteran's Employment Representative.
CAN
MY GI BENEFITS PAY FOR MY L&C TEST?
You can receive reimbursement for
licensing and certification tests you take on or after March 1, 2001. These
tests must be specifically approved for the G.I. Bill. VA can pay only for
the cost of the tests and not other fees connected with obtaining a license
or certification.
Licensing & Certification
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Other L&C Resources
VETS One-Stop
Convert Military Specialties to Civilian Job Titles
Occupational Outlook Handbook
American Council on Education (ACE) Center for Adult Learning
and Education Credentials
Department of Education (DOE) Office of Vocational and Adult
Education (OVAE)
Service Members Opportunity Colleges (SOC)
DANTES- Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education
Support
Apprenticeship Programs Offered by Different States
Dept of Labor Employment and Training Administration Web Site
Marine for Life
United Services Military Apprenticeship Program ( USMAPS)
America's Career InfoNet (ACINet)
Occupational Information Network (O*NET)
Explore Career Options
Troops to Teachers
Helmets to Hardhats Program
College Credit for Military Experience |
