Travis Wayne Hubble

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Key Findings Overall, very few programs and a small amount of funding are dedicated to helping service members and veterans translate their military skills to the civilian labor market, find civilian apprenticeships or jobs, or connect with civilian employers. The vast majority of federal funding goes to employment transition programs that primarily support education.

Key Findings All military educational institutions in the study are accredited by civilian agencies. Strategic/operational-focused programs are also accredited by the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Military educational institutions rely on service talent management processes to select students who can benefit from education, while civilian institutions dedicate significant resources to recruiting and admitting students.