CAREER TRAINING AND SKILLS
AN ARMY EDUCATION
An Army education is more than just a four-year degree or diploma; it’s a constant learning experience. As a Soldier, you’ll be presented with a broad range of career- and leadership-training opportunities, internships and other valuable experiences to prepare you for your career. The career training the Army provides arms you with the skills needed to succeed as a leader both in and outside of the Army.
PROFESSIONAL TRADE CERTIFICATES
As a Soldier working in an Army job, you’ll be presented with many opportunities to earn professional and trade certifications. From providing administrative support and working with computers to repairing aircraft and assisting physicians, the Army will provide you with expert training and certification to excel both in the Army and civilian world.
OFFICER CANDIDATE SCHOOL
Officer Candidate School at Fort Benning, Ga., provides undergraduate and graduate students with the unique opportunity to learn leadership through a curriculum of challenging classroom and field training. Candidates without prior Army experience will attend basic training and OCS, while candidates with prior experience will only attend OCS. After completing OCS, candidates are commissioned and receive the gold bars of a second lieutenant. They’ll serve in the active Army, Army Reserve or Army National Guard as critical members of the Army.
JOB OPPORTUNITY GROWTH 2008–2018
Once you earn your college degree through the Army, you’ll be ready to enter the workforce fully equipped with all the skills and experience needed to succeed in your chosen career. See how the demand for various Army careers is expected to increase over the next few years.
