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Military Transition Programs Focus Too Much on Higher Education, Not Enough on Jobs, Rand Report Says

Federal programs used to help service members transition into civilian life are too focused on education and are not spending enough money and time working toward finding them employment -- and some ...
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Transition assistance programs offer a ‘firehose of information’ but little opportunity to plan careers post-military, veterans advocates say

WASHINGTON — The Veterans of Foreign Wars and other veterans advocates urged lawmakers Tuesday to prioritize and improve transition assistance programs that prepare exiting service members for their ...
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Proposed legislation would provide troops with one-on-one counseling as they prepare to leave the military

WASHINGTON — A bill before Congress would jumpstart benefits for separating troops by authorizing accredited veterans organizations to place counselors in Defense Department transition assistance ...
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Fort Buchanan Supports Service Members Through the Transition Assistance Program

FORT BUCHANAN, PUERTO RICO– More than 160 service members, families, veterans, and community members attended the Job Fair and Education event hosted by the installation's Transition Assistance ...
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IRS FAQs on Educational Assistance Programs Highlight an Opportunity to Provide Student Loan Assistance

On June 17, 2024, the IRS issued a fact sheet (FS 2024-22) that provides answers to frequently asked questions (“FAQs”) about educational assistance programs under Section 127 of the Internal Revenue ...