19 April 2025 Weekly Rundown: Navigating Post-Military Career Paths

ACT Now Education Podcast

Jay Salters and the Act Now Education team provide free resources to help veterans and military spouses upskill, reskill, and find meaningful employment opportunities through their community of 77,000 members.
• Act Now Education offers a Career Compass platform with access to over 4 million jobs and resume optimization tools
• VertForce connects military community members with remote job opportunities at companies like CVS Health and Travelers Insurance
• PMP certification offers veterans a way to translate military planning skills into civilian project management careers
• Customs brokerage presents an opportunity for veterans with salaries ranging from $37,000 to $170,000+ depending on specialization
• Free certification programs available include CompTIA, Microsoft, Google Project Management, Salesforce, and Okta
• Service to Success hiring fairs connect military community members directly with employers seeking veteran talent
• Military mentorship programs like Mill Mentor and American Corporate Partners provide guidance for career transitions
• Act Now Education volunteers review applications manually to ensure resources reach legitimate military community members
Join the weekly Saturday sessions to access Career Compass and learn about new resources. Connect via LinkedIn to network with others in the military community and discover additional opportunities.

Chapters

1. Introduction to Act Now Education (00:00:00)

2. Free Resources and Upskilling Opportunities (00:04:17)

3. Job Opportunities with VertForce (00:19:42)

4. PMP Certification Journey (00:43:36)

5. Service to Success Hiring Fair Preview (01:05:05)

6. Customs Broker Career Path (01:15:00)

7. Career Compass Tool and Access (01:33:37)

8. Additional Free Certification Opportunities (01:46:28)

9. Final Q&A and Networking (02:01:00)