As young adults consider their future plans, it’s up to teachers, guidance counselors and other educators to supply them with accurate and relevant information. Today’s Military offers many options for the right candidate, but navigating the possibilities can seem daunting to many teens. This is where you can help: by supplying the right information at the right time.
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Resources for Educators
Free materials to share with your students
Futures magazine, 2012 edition
True stories about real servicemembers
Download student information handouts:
Career Step-By-Step (PDF, 54K)
Jobs in the Military Overview (PDF, 54K)
Candidates: What to Expect (PDF, 64K)
- You don't need to finish high school to join the Military.
- You must have a high school diploma or equivalent to enlist.
Time for Support
When a student first expresses interest in the Military (or when you first find it appropriate to recommend as an option), you will want to discuss basic entrance requirements and perhaps give an overview of the major Service branches. This is also the time to consider the ASVAB test, which helps match a student’s abilities with an appropriate military career. If your school system does not offer the ASVAB, you can direct your student to a testing center.
With or without ASVAB results, your students can explore military careers, estimated compensation, and service benefits. Educational benefits and tuition support are often very appealing to young people. Discussing and clearing up misconceptions is also important, and can lead to realistic goals. At this point, your student may be ready to visit a recruiter. With your help, they will know how to proceed and how to make the most of their experience.
Interviews with servicemembers profiled in Futures magazine:
"I wanted to do something that was worthwhile."
Are your students wondering what career options are available in the Military? Servicemembers describe the range of career fields and how they found jobs that suited their skills and interests.
Featuring: Airman 1st Class Laura Lund, Air Force; Airman 1st Class Benjiman Jennings, Air Force; Cadet Alex Fan, Army National Guard; Capt. Christopher Sercena, Army Reserve; Spc. Ashland Harnishfeger, Army; Petty Officer 2nd Class Justin Washington, Coast Guard; Sgt. Ricardo Branch, Army; Petty Officer 3rd Class Joshua Sweeney, Navy; Capt. Shawn Tulp, Army Reserve
"I realized that it's something that I want to do with my life."
Servicemembers discuss their future goals. Some plan to re-enlist, while others choose to transfer their skills to a civilian career.
Featuring: 2nd Lt. Luis Gonzalez, Army; Staff Sgt. Jacob Poulliot, Air Force; 1st Lt. Meridith Fonseca, Army Reserve; Cpl. Justin Vogt, Marine Corps; Capt. Paul Cheval, Army; Petty Officer 3rd Class Robert Glaude, Navy; 2nd Lt. Amanda Morgan, Army National Guard; Petty Officer 3rd Class Adrien Cheval, Coast Guard Reserve; Senior Airman Jessica Eastburn, Air Force Reserve; Capt. Shawn Tulp, Army Reserve
"I intend to use my GI Bill to pursue a degree."
Many young people struggle to pay for college. See how these servicemembers are taking advantage of educational opportunities.
Featuring: Petty Officer 3rd Class Joshua Sweeney, Navy; Senior Airman Christy Leyva, Air Force Reserve; Cadet Alex Fan, Army National Guard; Petty Officer 2nd Class Andrew Crandall, Navy; Capt. Ryan McHugh, Air Force; Petty Officer 3rd Class Adrien Cheval, Coast Guard Reserve; Staff Sgt. Jacob Poulliot, Air Force; Airman 1st Class Benjiman Jennings, Air Force; Airman 1st Class Carlos Puga, Air National Guard
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