USO MVP Session: Education Kickstart

This event last took place on Feb 6th, 2023
6:00 PM CST (1800S)

The USO is proud to present this 1-hour orientation session hosted by the USO Transitions team. Whether you are interested in a Professional Certificate, digital badges, or a library of online courses, the USO Transitions team is ready to support your education journey! This orientation session will include an overview of current USO Education opportunities: Coursera, IBM SkillsBuild, and Skillsoft.

Come explore learning pathways for: Marketing, Project Management, Education, Cybersecurity, Entrepreneurship, IT Support, Sales, Customer Service … and more!

This free, online-only webinar is being offered exclusively through the USO Pathfinder Transitions program for Active Duty, military spouses, National Guard, and Reservists.

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