U.S. Army Education ProgramsU.S. Army Education ProgramsShannon G. Wagner, M.Ed.Shannon G. Wagner, M.Ed.

Education Specialist, US Army Education Specialist, US Army RecruitingRecruiting

614.693.2937614.693.2937

My Story

Why I am a Soldier….

• Department of Defense mandates that 90% of our Soldiers graduate from a “traditional” brick and mortar high school

• Traditional public high school

• Job Corps

• 15 semester-22 quarter-675 clock hours

• Home schools students scoring 50 or higher on ASVAB

• In 2010 63.9% of enlistees scored a 50% or higher on the ASVAB

• 35.7% of enlistees scored between 31-49 on the ASVAB

• .5% of enlistees scored below 31 on the ASVAB

• Only 10% of our enlistees can be from Online high schools (ECOT or Digital Academies, GED, or accelerated “drop out” schools)

Education Enlistment Credentials

Educational Benefits

• Loan Repayment (up to $65,000)• Montgomery GI Bill (up to $48,000 +)• Post 9/11 GI Bill ($80, 000 +)• Army College Fund (up to $34,200 MORE)• Concurrent Admissions Program (ConAP)• Tuition Assistance ($4,500 per academic year)• $161 million in Tuition Assistance in FY08; more than

any other organization in the country!

Career Paths

• Administrative Support• Arts & Media• Combat Arms• Computers & Technology• Construction & Engineering• Intelligence & Combat Support• Legal & Law Enforcement• Mechanics• Medical & Emergency• Transportation & Aviation• Logistics

Over 150 jobs available throughout the following categories:

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Special Career Opportunities

ROTC

Army Chaplain Corps

Army JAG Corps

Army Health Care

Army Band

Warrant Officer Flight Training

Foreign Language Program

Special Forces

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• The most widely used aptitude test in the world. (639,422 tested SY 08-09) (23,450 in Ohio)

• Provided to schools at no cost with all supporting materialsmaterials and services.

• Given by professional test administrators.

• Measures the trainability of new recruits.

• Is a comprehensive Career Exploration Program for schools.

• Identifies students’ interests, abilities, and personal preferences.

• Allows students to explore civilian / military career opportunities and work environments.

Student Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB CEP) (1 of 2)

• Word Knowledge• Paragraph

Comprehension• Arithmetic Reasoning• Math Knowledge• General Science• Auto / Shop Information

• Electronics• Mechanical

Comprehension• Verbal Skills• Math Skills• Science and Technical

Skills

TESTED / MEASURED

•ASVAB sub-tests that comprise the Armed Forces Qualification Test (AFQT) Score•Arithmetic Reasoning, Word Knowledge, Paragraph Comprehension, Mathematics Knowledge

•AFQT is exclusively a measure of “Trainability” •Counselor’s Manual provided includes technical information with national norms

Student Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB-CEP) (2 of 2)

March 2 Success(1 of 2)

• An on-line test preparation, self-paced course, that can provide help with taking standardized tests, and can help improve math, science and English skills. Content provided by nationally known providers:– Peterson’s (PSAT/ACT/SAT) developers– Educational Options Inc.

• Students, Parents, Teachers, and Administrators can enroll for FREE at the March 2 Success web site: www.march2success.com.

Educational Options– Comprehensive English

(Language usage, Reading, Writing)

– Comprehensive Math (Basic Math, Algebra 1 & 2, Geometry, Statistics)

– Integrated Science (Earth Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics)

March 2 Success(2 of 2)

Petersons– Skills & Strategies (test taking skills for state assessments, college admissions,

aptitude tests)– SAT/ACT Program (SAT preparation, SAT Quiz Bank, Online SAT writing

workshop, online practice test with performance feedback)– OGT Science, Math, Language Arts Program

• Students can select from the following courses:

• Goal – To increase the enrollment of Army veterans in college.

• Recruiter helps new Soldiers plan for college – Schooling arranged prior to enlisting!

• New Soldier establishes a home college that recognizes military learning experiences.

• Provides colleges with disciplined students with funds for education.

Concurrent Admission Program (ConAP)

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