Page 14 THE VILLADOM TIMES I & III • September 1, 2010 �������������� (ARA) Are you in the service right now, considering your options following your military career? Serving our country is a noble cause, and one that creates not only a sense of loyalty, but also an abundance of opportunities in the form of leadership development and educational paths ����������������������������� that can lead to fulfilling civilian and military careers. “I work on a daily ������������ basis with soldiers who just need a bit of guidance in realizing what they should do next, and �������������������� their military background can serve them well in so many different career paths,” said Jeff Grimes, a Grand Canyon University military division employee and retired Air Force officer. ������������������ A degree can help those leaving military service In today’s labor market, transitioning active duty military personnel represent the single largest source of prospective employees. With approximately 275,000 members of the military entering the civilian job market each year, those with a college education will have an advantage. Though they are among the best-trained candidates in the job market, with hundreds of hours of specialized management, professional or technical training and experience, only 25 percent have college degrees, and 35 percent have attended some college. “Because of their public service experience, military students can make a natural transition to civilian careers in the business world or government,” added Grand Canyon University Military Division Director Dino Meyer. “Right now, we’re seeing a tremendous amount of interest in degrees that emphasize leadership, management and selfdirection, such as public service administration.” Higher education enrollment among military students has surged over the last year with the passage of the Post 9/11 G.I. Bill, which provides education and housing benefits to individuals with at least 90 days of aggregate service on or after Sept. 11, 2001. The flexibility of attending college online is ideally suited for those who remain on active duty, as well as those who are retired and want the convenience of working toward a degree on their own schedule. Before working with prospective students on a daily basis, Grimes served as a U.S. Air Force avionics technician and education service non-commissioned officer, helping, advising and engaging airmen on how to meet their educational goals. “With many soldiers attending classes on and off during their military careers, they might be closer than they think to getting that college degree,” Grimes said. Military personnel considering a college degree are encouraged to research sources such as G.I. Jobs Magazine, which provides an annual ranking of the Top Military Friendly Colleges. Schools that have a military division will have a unique understanding of the nature of public service and the flexibility required for military students. These colleges help them leverage all available resources, including the new G.I. benefits, which require no pay-in, and the tuition is paid directly to the college, so enrollees do not have to pay money up front or wait for reimbursement. The benefits can also be transferred to spouses and dependents. Bulk rates available for college shipping! NEW LOW SHIPPING RATES! The Packaging Depot • Packing and Shipping • General Business Service Resumes, Word Processing, spread sheets, copies, rubber stamps, notary public, fax service, private mailboxes. We pack and ship anything! Special moving packages, wholesale and retail shipping supplies. We accept all prepaid shipping labels. • Sell it here on EBAY! • Income Tax Preparation Just as you are reading this ad, others are reading your ad. The Villadom TIMES is Your Neighborhood Newspaper Newspape We are a full service EBAY store. Turn your valuable items into cash! Maximum refund tax service ADVERTISER: • We are an Independant Mail and Parcel Store 18 E. Prospect St., Waldwick, NJ 07463 201-652-4444 • Fax: 201-251-8639 thepackagingdepotnj.com Offering well informed advice on the best and least expensive way to ship. 8-18-10 janine RocklandYMCA3x4(8-18-10) 3 x 4” Call 201-652-0744 today for more information