Wanna hear all about Jenice Armstead’s stories from her childhood of being a military brat? On Oct 4th, Jenice Armstead will be speaking during the Travelogue event. This is a monthly travel storytelling series, with two new speakers sharing two unique places every first friday at downtown Tampa’s Cafe Hey. More information can be found at vesselcollective.com
Thank you to Saint Leo University for the feature in the “Continuing Education Updates” newsletter. I have to say, I was super surprised and excited all at the same time. Enjoy this quick article about my Saint Leo University experience.
Enjoy,
Jenice Armstead
Continuing Education Updates
(Issue #412, September 22, 2013)
Here is another reminder of why we do what we do.
Jenice Armstead ’04 ’06
Military Service: United States Navy (1997 – 2004) Yeoman Second Class (Seabee Combat Warfare Specialist) – SCWS
Alumni ’04 ’06, Key West, FL Education Center and MBA Online
“Saint Leo University opened up the doors of opportunity for the future. Saint Leo University welcomed a Navy veteran who had no idea who or what she wanted to be. Saint Leo University became my home away from home. The education which I was allowed and afforded to earned, opened and has given a plethora of opportunities. I have grown in my profession of business and human resources management in ways that would have never been possible without the education and experience gained while attending Saint Leo University. I have worked for the federal government and private companies. In my most recent accomplishments I have begun a teaching career with Saint Leo University, become a self-published author and human resources consultant. My life has surely improved and I have been an inspiration to those who want to improve their lives by pursing an education with Saint Leo University. I have been truly blessed with life, liberty and opportunity. I look forward to my professional future, as I know the foundation has been laid for success.”
For more information check out Saint Leo University
Professional affirmations assist with thinking and being positive in order to motivate and focus your attention on the best ideas for what you chose for your future. Write these affirmations down and read the aloud to boost your confidence. Here are a few affirmations I have used to assist in achieving success in my career and life goals.
I am professionally focused on progress
I am choosing to develop myself in my field
I am professionally admired in my field
I am moving in the direction best for me
I am able to work with anyone
I am skilled and talented in my profession
I am needed for my abilities and skills
I am outstanding in my field of human resources management
For more information check out my book 10 Tips for Applying for Government Jobs
The federal government has become a “career-builder” and any federal government job opportunity can be looked at as a “leg up” on the competition. The federal government sector, like many private sector businesses have started utilizing more internship programs as a means of “growing employees” into positions. Simply put, government internships are all paid positions. They may be part-time or full-time positions depending on the program. The Student Temporary Employment Program (STEP) is a program to assist with helping current students gain work experience while still going to school. The benefit to the internship program is the flexible and opportunity to make additional income for the student. The agency keeps track of educational milestones of the employed student and graduation dates. In many cases the STEP Intern will be offered a position based on their time-in-position, generally an entry position with the possibility of growth for the future. Many executives received their “in” by utilizing internship programs such as the STEP program.
Another internship program is the Student Career Experience Program (SCEP) is a program focused on exposing the student to the career field, which the student is focused. Normally, an entry position this program allows for students to learn from their peers and supervisors in their educational field they are currently studying.
With both programs there are eligibly and qualification requirements for a potential candidate selection. Not all interns are offered a permanent position with the federal government agency, yet these programs are a method for potential permanent federal government employment and getting a “foot in the door.”
Basic STEP/SCEP Eligibly Requirements:
Current Student
Field of Choice
Copies of Transcripts
Agency Student Contract
Part-Time or Full-Time Academic Program Status
To read more about applying for federal positions check out my book:
10 Tips for Applying for Government Jobs
For more information on Federal Internship Programs:
http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-authorities/students-recent-graduates/
Online degrees have come a long way from your basic degree, now there are a variety of different options for degree programs with excellent online universities. Now, with technology you can earn your degree in more than one way.
Online degrees are becoming the new way for people to go to school and still work. Going to school online is a great way to “get ahead” in your career and to make yourself more value and stay competitive. Here are some tips for you to start or continue to earn your degree online. There are tons of online schools. Some schools have special “Military scholarships” for active and veteran military personnel.
The Montgomery GI Bill and Post September 9/11 educational programs allow for all military personnel serving during that time also received 9/11 educational benefits. Another excellent educational program for veteran graduate students is the Yellow Ribbon Program. These benefits are transferable to other military dependents from any active duty or veteran military personnel. Many online schools can offer up to 50% military scholarships to all undergraduate degree programs and a 20% military scholarship to all graduate degree programs. There are time stipulations on utilizing your military educational benefits. Make sure to check the termination of time requires before you begin a program.
Many online schools have regional and national accreditations. It is important to know whom your school is accredited through in case you want to transfer or get a job in a different state than the school you are attending.
For more information check out www.va.gov and www.saintleo.edu