🎙️ ACT Now Education Podcast – Empowering the Military Community Through Knowledge & Opportunity Hosted by leaders and experts within the military transition space, the ACT Now Education Podcast is dedicated to helping service members, veterans, and military spouses gain the education, resources, and connections needed to succeed in their post-military careers. Each episode features insightful conversations with industry professionals, veteran entrepreneurs, and thought leaders who provide a ...
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Career Resources with Amy Leighton is the go-to podcast for ambitious professionals navigating career transitions in the DC job market, especially those coming from federal roles, Capitol Hill, or public service. Hosted by career coach and resume expert Amy Leighton, this show delivers practical advice, insider strategies, and empowering guidance to help you land your next best role with clarity and confidence. Whether you’ve been laid off from a federal job, want to re-enter the workforce, ...
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2 August 2025 Weekly Rundown: Resources You're Sleeping On: The Untapped Power of MWR Digital Library
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We explore the MWR Digital Library, a vastly underutilized free resource for military members, veterans, and families that provides access to thousands of dollars worth of premium content and services. • MWR Digital Library offers free access to genealogy resources including Ancestry.com and Fold for researching family military records • Extensive …
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19 July 2025 Weekly Rundown: Combat Boots to Coding- Finding Your Path After Service
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Veterans and military community members have access to over 40,000 free resources and opportunities, but most don't realize what's available. Act Now Education, a volunteer-run military support organization, connects service members, veterans, and military families with these resources to support career transitions and professional development. • C…
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12 July 2025 Weekly Rundown: Would Someone in Bandages Still Show Up to Serve Others?
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Jai Salters returns to host despite suffering serious injuries in an ATV accident, demonstrating his unwavering commitment to supporting the military community with free resources and opportunities. • Act Now Education has provided 535 certifications and certificates through their recent summit • VertForce offers a private job board with vetted rem…
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5 July 2025 Weekly Rundown: Career Opportunities for Military Members and Spouses
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ANE Founder and CEO Jai Salters and the Act Now Education team share a comprehensive overview of free resources available to the military community, highlighting their Career Compass platform, certification giveaways, and upcoming events. Their volunteer-run organization focuses on helping service members, veterans, and military spouses access valu…
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Welcome to Career ResourcesBy Amy Leighton
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7 June 2025 Weekly Rundown: The career compass is waiting for you to use it.
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Military transition brings both excitement and anxiety, requiring preparation in networking, skill development, and financial planning to navigate successfully. • Career Compass platform offers resume optimization, job tracking, and LinkedIn enhancements that directly lead to employment opportunities • Overcoming decision paralysis requires mentors…
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17 March 2025 Weekly Rundown: Security Clearance Pathways
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Security clearance is a valuable asset in today's job market with multiple pathways beyond military service. Jay Salters breaks down clearance levels, requirements, and how to strategically position yourself for clearance-eligible roles without sacrificing your career trajectory. • Less than 2% of Americans have security clearance, making it a valu…
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19 April 2025 Weekly Rundown: Navigating Post-Military Career Paths
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Jay Salters and the Act Now Education team provide free resources to help veterans and military spouses upskill, reskill, and find meaningful employment opportunities through their community of 77,000 members. • Act Now Education offers a Career Compass platform with access to over 4 million jobs and resume optimization tools • VertForce connects m…
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22 March 2025 Weekly Rundown Part 2: Finding Your Next Career
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Veterans and military spouses can find meaningful employment through specialized job platforms and resources designed for the military community. We explore remote work opportunities, certification programs, and free training options that can transform your career path. • VertForce offers remote positions specifically for military spouses and veter…
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22 March 2025 Weekly Rundown Part 1: Finding Your Next Mission: Post-Service Career Navigation
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Kimber and Kim share powerful job search resources designed specifically for veterans and military spouses, with a focus on remote opportunities and verified job listings. They present platforms containing millions of legitimate job postings, training resources, and networking opportunities tailored to the unique needs of the military community. • …
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