This group of active-duty, retired, and military family students has just broken the mold… They are the second class to complete the 15-week accelerated Orthopedic Technology program with the Georgia VECTR Center at Central Georgia Technical College “If there were medals for endurance they would have them all,” said Orthopedic Technology instructor and program chair, Crystal Black. “They all balanced an accelerated format for this program in a fashion that is exemplary of their character.” Black spoke to their “unbreakable” spirit accomplishing a feat that will lead them to crucial jobs in the healthcare industry. According to ZipRecruiter, the national average for an entry level orthopedic tech is $46,000-56,000. The program began in June with 9 students graduating today. https://www.gavectr.org

💼 Now Hiring: Veterans Curation Program (VCP) The Veterans Curation Program is seeking veterans to join their November–March session as Laboratory Technicians. As part of the US Army Corps of Engineers, technicians help process archaeological and archival legacy collections while gaining valuable skills for their next career step. This five-month temporary employment program offers: ✅ Paid training – no prior experience required ✅ Personal growth & development time for resumes, job/school applications, VA claims, and more ✅ Supportive environment with resources for career and personal needs 📅 Applications are open now — interviews begin in September, with final selections in October. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gJ7i_tDB

The Veterans Curation Program (VCP) is currently taking applications for the Fall Term that will begin on Monday, November 3, 2025. If you happen to know a veteran that is unemployed, underemployed, or is otherwise struggling with their post-military transition, please share this information about our program with them! The hiring flier is below, and you can find the application by following this link: https://lnkd.in/ex-Yt9Y

Hello Everyone, I am pleased to announce that the VCP is hiring again for our Fall session starting in November! The cut off for applications is Thursday, October 2, 2025. If you know anyone who is interested or has questions, please send them my way, and as always, thanks for your support of the VCP! Thanks, Alex Point of Contact: Alexandria Kelley (she/her) | Assistant Lab Manager Veterans Curation Program Managed by New South Associates, Inc. A Women-Owned Small Business 1450 Greene St., Ste 155, Augusta, GA 30901 Office: (706) 210-5927 Website | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn

Spouses Complete VECTR Center’s Military Spouse Training Initiative, Ready to Join the IT Workforce. Warner Robins, Ga. – Ten military spouses recently completed the Georgia Veterans Education Career Transition Resource (VECTR) Center Military Spouse Training Initiative (MSTI) a workforce development program delivered by Central Georgia Technical College (CGTC) and designed to prepare participants for in-demand careers in Information Technology (IT). MSTI is a rigorous six-month program that equips participants with technical knowledge and professional skills, including preparation for the CompTIA Security+ certification exam. The program provides foundational training in CompTIA A+, Network+, and Security+, covering topics such as computer hardware, networking, cloud systems, and cybersecurity. Students develop essential workplace competencies like communication, conflict resolution, problem solving, and job readiness, including resume development and interview preparation. “This program not only empowers military spouses with valuable, career-ready skills, but also supports the broader defense workforce by helping place qualified professionals into IT positions,” said Andrea Griner, Vice President for Economic Development at CGTC. “We are proud of these military spouses for their commitment and excited to see where their careers lead.” The initiative is specifically designed to support active-duty military spouses. Additional enrollment is occasionally available to other eligible participants. Following successful completion of the Security+ exam, students are qualified to apply for entry-level IT positions such as systems, network, or security administrators in both civilian and federal sectors. For more information about the program contact, 478.218.3900, or [email protected] About Georgia VECTR Since its creation in 2016, the Georgia VECTR Center has provided over 70,000 services to military-related individuals in the transition from service to civilian. The VECTR Center offers unique, accelerated training programs through Central Georgia Technical College for high demand, strategic industries designed to abbreviate the time to completion for post-secondary awards by recognizing the extensive training veterans receive during their military service through credit transcription. For more information about the Georgia VECTR Center, visit www.GAVECTR.org