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solar industry employees on roof
November 21, 2023
‘I Feel Like a Lieutenant Again’: Transitioning Service Member Launches Career in Solar Industry

U.S. Army veteran LaTisha Phillips completed hands-on training through the Solar Ready Vets Fellowship to guide her transition from active-duty soldier to a leadership role at Onyx Renewables.

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November 20, 2023
Colorado Springs MSPN Volunteer Champions the Spouses in Her Community

Driven by her passion, Air Force spouse Amanda Scott established the Davis-Monthan AFB MSPN before volunteering to co-lead the Colorado Springs MSPN.

Articles Career Planning Military Caregiver Military Spouse
October 4, 2023
Skills-Based Fellowships Prioritize Military Experience Over Education

Skills-based fellowships provide non-degreed transitioning service members with training to launch careers in high-demand fields.

Articles Career Planning Military Spouse Service Member
January 13, 2023
More than 800 Military Spouses Apply for New Fellowship Opportunity

The recently launched Military Spouse Career Accelerator Pilot provides paid 12-week fellowships to eligible military spouses.

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Mollie Raymond
December 14, 2022
‘Who Is Going to Join Me?’ Spouse of Former Chief of Space Operations Encourages Enrollment in Career Forward

Spouse of the former Chief of Space Operations explains why she’s enrolled in the Career Forward program and how the other 90 military spouses on this journey are supporting each other.

Articles Career Planning Military Caregiver Military Spouse
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December 5, 2022
More Than 3,500 Career Forward Learners Gain Competitive Skills

Google Career Certificates provide the skills veterans and military spouses need to stay competitive in today’s workforce.

Articles Career Planning Military Spouse Veteran
Career Forward learner gains new skills with Google Career Certificates
November 3, 2021
Level Up Your Career with Career Forward

Regardless of where you are in your career journey — or where in the world you are currently located — Career Forward can work for you.

Articles Career Planning Military Spouse Service Member Veteran
August 31, 2021
Meet the First Army Soldier to Get Hired Through the Salesforce Fellowship Program

The Salesforce Fellowship Program is a Department of Defense SkillBridge-eligible internship connecting transitioning service members with in-demand roles at host companies throughout the United States.

Articles Career Planning Service Member
Workers working on a solar panel
June 10, 2021
Veterans Find Bright Futures in Solar Industry

On rooftops and in offices across the country, veterans power the solar industry every day.

Articles Career Planning Service Member Veteran