Military Community
February 2016-Ashford University Newsletter
Military Development and Engagement
The Military Community Newsletter at Ashford University was designed as a way for you to learn and share community events, resources, and key topics relevant to service members, veterans, and their families nationwide. Please contact Ashford's Military Development and Engagement Specialist if you have questions or additional resources you would like to share with your fellow military community.
IN THIS EDITION
- Eliminate Bad Habits to Become More Productive
- Military Mondays
- Career Service Center at Ashford
- VA Home Loan Webinar
- Recruit Military Career Fairs/ Online Job Board
- Join the SVO
- Verizon Employment
- In Honor of African-American History Month
- Become a CHAMPS Peer Mentor/Mentee
- Previous Editions
- Citations and URL Image Retrieval
Eliminate Bad Habits to Become More Productive
Personally I have found that not hitting the snooze button since the beginning of the year has actually made me less tired throughout the day. I love how implementing some of these small habits is making a huge impact in my personal and professional life.
Written by: Stephanie Kinman Military Development and Engagement Specialist
Military Mondays Radio Show
Military Mondays is a weekly radio show is hosted by Marine veteran Daniel Lehman. The show’s mission is to Educate, Empower and Engage military members, veterans, as well as friends, family members and supporters of the US Military.
This is accomplished by providing consistent and credible value to the veteran and military listener by communicating information about financial topics, veteran organizations, events and leveraging inspiring celebrity guests.
Tune-in Every Monday evening at 6pm PST or download the free podcast online!
- Radio station 1170AM KCBQ (San Diego)
- Click HERE for Podcast
- www.Military-Mondays.com
- Contact information Daniel@military-mondays.com
Have You Visited My Career at Ashford?
My Career is available 24/7 through the Ashford University student portal, providing a robust center of resources and tools. In My Career, students and alumni may utilize an individualized career planner, a resume builder, Optimal Interview, TypeFocus self-assessment, and a job postings board. Check it out today!
Career Services abides by the principles of professional conduct set forth by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE).
VA Home Loan Webinar: Click below to see what you missed
Recruit Military: 9 Years • 772 Events • 27,727 Exhibitors • 474,646 Attendees
RecruitMilitary is a veteran-owned and operated company that helps employers connect with America’s best talent -- its veterans. They are the nation’s leading veteran hiring solutions company, offering a diverse array of branding, engagement, and retention services. This service is provided free to veterans and their spouses.
Search Veteran Job Fair Schedule to see if there is a fair in your area
Don't see a job fair in your area? Please follow these steps to gain access to Recruit Military affiliated employers
- Click HERE to create an online Profile
- Upload your resume
- Log in to search 234,934 jobs with 4,757 companies and organizations looking to hire veterans.
VERIZON EMPLOYMENT
http://www.verizon.com/about/careers/we-salute-you
Verizon compiled an infographic detailing their military recruiting efforts and awards recognizing their military support. Here is a link to the infographic:
http://www.verizon.com/about/military-workforce
In Honor of African-American History Month
- Lt. Col. [Ret.] Michael Lee Lanning, author, "The African-American Soldier: From Crispus Attucks to Colin Powell."
To view historical moments and read the accounts of powerful African-American who served in the armed forces please click the link below.
African American Military History From the Revolutionary War to the Persian Gulf
Become a CHAMPS Peer Mentor to:
- Serve a new online learner as he or she acclimates to the demands of returning to school.
- Share your experience and how you achieved academic success at Ashford University.
- Inspire new students as they overcome the adjustments of studying online.
- Contribute to the academic success of new students in Ashford’s online programs.
- Enhance your own career marketability through leadership experience.
- Create a stronger overall sense of connection and belonging amongst Ashford’s online community and future alumni
Become a CHAMPS Peer Mentee to:
- Get connected with a high-achieving, successful Ashford University student to build your support system.
- Get help navigating Ashford University’s learning resources including the Student Portal, Library, Writing Center, and many others.
- Learn how to manage your time and other responsibilities as an adult learner from students that face similar challenges.
- Gain access to videos, worksheets, and other activities designed to develop you as an online learner with Ashford University.
Previous Newsletters
* The newsletter may contain now or in the future links to other websites, such as links to military charities, discounts or offers, or other third parties that may provide services or products to you. These links and this information is being provided to you for your convenience and as a resource. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, the content of, or any other actions of such other websites or their owners or operators, information they may collect or information they may share. Further, the inclusion of an organization on this newsletter does not indicate an endorsement of such organization (or of any religious or political point of view promoted by such organization) by Ashford University or its affiliates.
Citations and URL Image Retrieval
- Gillett, R. (2015, December 26). 13 bad habits you should break in 2016 to be more productive. Retrieved from http://www.businessinsider.com/bad-habits-that-are-killing-your-productivity-2015-12
- Morgan, H. (2014, September 17). Don't Believe These 8 Job Search Myths. Retrieved from http://money.usnews.com/money/blogs/outside-voices-careers/2014/09/17/dont-believe-these-8-job-search-myths
- Military Mondays Image. Retrieved from: http://www.military-mondays.com/
- Recruit Military Image. Retrieved from: http://blog.recruitmilitary.com/2012/05/how-to-find-a-job-with-recruitmilitarys-resources/
- Best for Vets Image. Retrieved from:http://www.verizon.com/about/careers/we-salute-you
- Flicker (2015) African American History Month Image. Retrieved from: https://www.flickr.com/photos/west_point/6886958979/
Stephanie Kinman: Military Development and Engagement Specialist
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Email: stephanie.kinman@ashford.edu
Website: http://www.ashford.edu/military/military_resources.htm
Location: 8620 Spectrum Center Blvd, San Diego, CA 92123, United States
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