Policymakers at all levels of government are working to make it easier for Service members and Veterans to get civilian licenses and certifications. Credentialing is increasingly being recognized as a way to help improve transition to the civilian workforce, while helping to professionalize active duty staff.
Having a license or certification may be the difference between getting a job and not getting job when people leave the Service. This fact is recognized by the White House, Congress, the Department of Defense, state officials, Veteran Service Organizations, and other stakeholders, and they have all been working hard to reduce barriers to licensure and certification. Credentialing Task Forces, federal and state legislation, a National Credentialing Summit, and pilot programs with selected credentialing agencies are just a few of the recent initiatives to promote licensure and certification of Service Members.
Having a certification or license has never been more important for active duty and transitioning Service Members – and COOL is all about helping you to find them! Use COOL’s search feature to find credentials related to your MOS, and to learn what you need to know to get certified!