Education & Careers

4MCA.com / Operation Reach Out: Suicide Prevention App

Home / Education & Careers

Transitioning Military? Follow These 7 Steps to get the Job Search Moving in the Right Direction.

1. Don’t wait until TAP classes come – You should get started on your search no later than six months out from your End of Active Service (EAS). Just make sure to note your EAS date on your cover letters, profiles, etc. 2. Invest in your resume – Take your...
Read more...
Finding a Job after Moving

Moving is a stressful time for any family, but when your spouse is in the military it becomes even more complex. If you plan on seeking employment after the move, consider the following tips: Plan ahead Update your resume before the chaos begins. After you arrive in a new place...
Read more...
Resume Tips

Whether you are entering the job market for the first time or simply updating your resume, it is important to consider a few things. When you apply for a job, your resume is likely to just get a short glance, so it should make a positive impact right away. You...
Read more...
Applying Military Experience to Civilian Employment

The skills and experience you have gained as a member of the military are extremely valuable to employers and important in today’s workplace. However, you have been immersed in the culture of the military, and may have difficulties explaining your skills to a prospective employer in a way they can...
Read more...
How to Leave a Job Gracefully

If you’re a working military spouse, you know that we get a lot of experience at leaving jobs when Uncle Sam sends us elsewhere. Even though we don’t get a real choice in the matter, we can choose to be responsible, considerate, and helpful when we break the news and...
Read more...
The Pat Tillman Foundation now accepting applications for the 2021 Class of Tillman Scholars through February 28, 2021

The Pat Tillman Foundation seeks to unite and empower remarkable military veterans and spouses as the next generation of public and private sector leaders committed to service beyond self. Founded in 2008, the Tillman Scholars program supports our nation’s active-duty service members, veterans and military spouses by investing in academic...
Read more...
Career Advancement with MyCAA

Education pays; the more education you have, the more likely you are to find a job and the more you are likely to earn. The Bureau of Labor Statistics says that high school graduates earn a median yearly income of $33,072, compared to $37,024 with some college credits and $39,884...
Read more...
New Year, New You: Resources to Help You Keep Your New Year’s Resolutions

As the new year approaches the thoughts of many turn to resolutions. Did you know that the military offers many resources that can help you keep those resolutions this year? Here are a few resources to help with the five most common New Year’s Resolutions: Fitness Losing weight and getting...
Read more...