The Trident blog shares information and tips with topics ranging from online learning success to career development.
Valentine Cameron, a Regional Manager of Strategic Military and Community Relations for Trident, covers the Northeast region of the United States. He is a veteran of the United States Air Force, retiring after 24 years of service.
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Be Focused & Have a Plan: You need to be focused on what you want to do after the military and how to achieve those goals. What do you want to do professionally? Where do you want to live? Make sure you have your transition plan in place, including your education.
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Today, we are indeed all linked to each other by the Internet; we are using smartphones, tablets, laptops, and desktop computers. The Internet and digital data sharing, is not designed to be secure but to be open and accessible.
Readtime: 4 Minutes Continue ReadingFor the purpose of providing insight into choosing a major, this article lists a few degree programs that are popular with military students (and available at Trident) and identifies personality traits and skills that may help a person succeed in that field.
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By converting military training and experience into college credits, you can earn your degree more quickly and cost-effectively. This article discusses ways to take full advantage of skills and knowledge learned during your service.
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For many transitioning veterans, job interviews are unlike anything they’ve ever experienced in the past. Corporate job interviews are most often behavioral based, with the interviewer identifying job-related experiences, knowledge, skills, and abilities that the company deems necessary for a particular position.
Readtime: 3 Minutes Continue ReadingChances are, if you’re reading this, you’re a Military servicemember, veteran, spouse or dependent who is considering going to college – and for that, you should be excited. Achieving higher education during or after military life will ensure a smoother transition from military to civilian life as well as prepare you for your future career.
Readtime: 5 Minutes Continue ReadingOur Regional Managers spend a lot of time in front of current, past, and future Trident students. These men and women spend their time on the road, visiting bases, conferences, and other events connecting with veterans and those in the military who aspire to return to school.
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Making decisions about your education can be overwhelming. If you’re just beginning to look into schools, then be sure to read on. TA DECIDE will dramatically simplify the process for you.
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As the Army continues to address reductions in personnel, impacted families can find comfort in educational opportunities. As the Army continues on its mission to reduce spending and address DOW mandated reductions in personnel to a total of 440,000 to 450,000 soldiers by the end of the 2015 fiscal year, the uncertainty of the future may be a cause of anxiety for some servicemembers.
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