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Home Front Readiness
Administrator June 19th, 2007
The Midlands is home to five military facilities. We are proud of the men and women who have chosen to serve this country. Many of us know of your experiences only through what we read in the press. We offer this diary to the men and women of the armed forces so that you can share your wisdom on service, on war and your return to your communities and your country.
Homefront Readiness Article
Click the two links below to read an article that The State newspaper did on the Homefront Readiness program:
Homefront Readiness article
Continuation of the article
Homefront Readiness Program
Any veteran interested in gaining technology skills, job skills, creating a resume, and searching for a good job, please contact Becca with the Homefront Readiness program in Columbia, SC. All services are FREE to veterans!!! The program is located at Fast Forward Community Technology Center 3223 Devine St, Suite 3 29205. Call 343-2577 or e-mail becca@fastforwardctc.com
SC’s 218th Combat Brigade Team meeting with elders of a village in Afghanistan. Cool picture!
Cool article from The State:(6/14/07)
New Job Website to help Veterans
TurboTAP - created by the Federal government. Click the link below to check it out:
turbotap.org
New loan available for military members
The Patriot Express Pilot Loan is offered by the US Small Business Administration. Veterans, reservists, and National Guardsmen, their spouses and some active-duty troops are eligible. Loans are available up to $500,000 and can be used for most business purposes. Details: sba.gov/patriotexpress
Newly separated from the military and looking for a civilian job?
Frequently asked questions for veterans seeking civilian employment
Website with LOTS of Military Discounts…including computers, and a flower delivery service that will schedule deliveries to your loved one for special days while you are deployed! Click here: Military Discount Site
Got Teens? If you have a child who will be taking the SAT or ACT soon in school, check this out: FREE SAT-ACT SOFTWARE FOR MILITARY FAMILIES!
Listen to interesting commentary on the war, special guests, celebrities…all things military discussed. Weekly Podcasts
Check out this new movie dedicated to the Military Brat (the children of service members): BRATS
Just Separating from the Military? Read an interview with a transitioning servicemember regarding his experience finding a job in the civilian world.
$25 off AT&T wireless service! AT&T offers military discounts on phones and service!
Dispelling Job Search Myths: Read this article that debunks some common myths about job-searching.
Get the Credit You Deserve: Thanks to the American Council on Education (ACE) you can take academic credit for most of the military training and experience you have received, including Basic Training (boot camp). Learn how to apply for ACE credits
Top 10 Free Software Applications: Check out these free downloads!
Deal of the Week: Laptop Discounts for Military
VA Secretary Resigns: Click here to read the latest news on his resignation.
Banfield Pet Hospital Gives Military Discounts: 5% discount on goods and services for military families and their pets! There are two locations in the Columbia area: 10136 Two Notch Rd., 29229, phone: 462-1076 and 246 Harbison Blvd., 29212, phone: 732-3317.
Injured Veterans Short-Changed Again:
Click here to read the article about discrepancies in disability pay and information on how you can tell your public officials how you feel about this issue!
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S.C. Troops Deliver: Check out the newest article from The State paper, July 25, 2007. Click here to read about the SC National Guard in Afghanistan.
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6 Must-Ask Interview Questions: Any book will tell you what questions you need to be prepared to answer in a job interview, but few will tell you what questions you need to ask of the employer…Click here to find out.
The Top 60 Soft Skills that Employers Want: Don’t even know what soft skills are? Click here to read about the skills that employers look for…
Measure Your Soft Skills Smarts…Click here to find out if your soft skills are good enough to grab the attention of an employer!
The Army has launched as new Behavioral Health Website to help veterans and family members of veterans who are dealing with Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and other emotional and behavioral health issues.
Female Veterans Returning Home, Find Services Lacking: NPR’s Talk of the Nation investigates issues unique to women veterans. Click here to listen to the podcast or read the blog.
Hire A Hero! Check out this website, dedicated to connecting servicemen and women to veteran-friendly employers.
Translate Your Military Skills in a Civilian Interview:click here to read an article on how to effectively communicate your skills to a civilian employer.
Military Discounts for Carnival Cruise!! Don’t miss this…7 night Carnival Cruise starting from $329 for active military or veterans! Click here for more info
Virtual Job Fair in SC The week of September 10-17, log onto http://columbia.employmentguide.com to join the virtual job fair. For questions, e-mail: scjobs@employmentguide.com
Qdoba offers 10% military discount! The newest burrito spot in Columbia, Qdoba, located in the Target shopping center on Garner’s Ferry Road.
New Website Collects Stories, Video, and Photos from America’s Veterans: Click here to add your story.
Best Western offers Military Discounts! Click here to read details.
GREAT new list of military discounts in the Columbia area: click here to view the Columbia Chamber of Commerce list!
Sesame Street aids military families: New DVD will help injured vets talk about their disabilities with their children. For the full article in The State, click here.
America Supports You: The Homefront Readiness program has recently been recognized by the America Supports You Foundation; check out their website at www.americasupportsyou.mil
Employment Expo: Tuesday, October 30th, WIS is holding a job fair at the SC State Museum from 11 AM- 4 PM. Please click here to learn more about it, and to see a map.
Veterans Job and Health Fair: Thursday, November 15, 2007 from 9 AM- 3 PM at the National Guard Armory 1225 Bluff Rd. Columbia, SC.
Employment Expo: Wednesday, December 12th, 10 AM- 5 PM at the SC Fairgrounds, Cantey Building. Brought to you by the SC Employment Security Commission and The State.
Veterans Charities Scrutinized: Lawmakers are checking into how much of money collected to benefit veterans and their families actually goes directly to those who they claim to help…the results of the studies are pretty surprising…click here to check out which charities received a grade of “F.”
FREE TECHNOLOGY CLASSES! All veterans and spouses are invited to register for classes through the Homefront Readiness program in Columbia, SC. Classes will start January 14th and run through April 2008. They will include classes like Computer Basics, Quicken, and Creating Your Own Webpage–all FREE! The classes will be on Monday evenings from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM and located at 3223 Devine St Columbia, SC 29205. Call or e-mail Beth or Becca at (803) 343-2577 or beth@fastforwardctc.com to register and to inquire about the full schedule.
Government Web Site for Veterans and Families: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA) has launched a website to offer information to veterans and their families on prevention, treatment and recovery support for mental and substance use disorders. www.samsha.gov/vets/
Returning Vets Deserve Education Benefits: Click here to read an article highlighting what is being done in the fight to increase the GI Bill benefits to veterans.
- Comments(3)
Is the Homefront Readiness program also available to National Guard (or reserves) soldiers who have served stateside? While I was deployed to Iraq, we had other National Guard companies who were serving stateside.
Or is this program just for us veterans who served overseas?
Thanks
-Phil
Homefront Readiness is available to ANY veteran, of Iraq or Afghanistan, or otherwise. As long as you have served in a branch of the military and are considered a veteran, then you can access the benefits of the program.
Thanks for commenting, Phil!
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