Conference Materials
The U.S. Army is working aggressively to meet the demands of one of its greatest challenges: recruiting an all-volunteer force from a population where fewer than three in ten young people meet the minimum education, fitness and character standards to serve. The troubling issues of low high school graduation rates and childhood obesity affect not only the Army, but are concerns shared by education, business, technical/career training, national service organizations, and the Nation as a whole.This past September, respected educators, business leaders, governmental organizations and senior Army leadership gathered for the U.S. Army’s “Strong Students, Strong Futures, Strong Nation” national education conference in Columbia/Fort Jackson, S.C.
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As organizations deeply invested in the education and post-secondary opportunities for the Nation’s young people, regardless of what path they choose after high school, U.S. Army Accessions Command partnered with the National Association of State Boards of Education (NASBE), the Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE), the Council for Chief State School Officers (CCSSO), the National Governors Association (NGA), and Be the Change, Inc. to share in dialogue that explored the mutual challenges these groups share in secondary-level achievement, post-secondary success and the workforce readiness of America’s youth.
In addition to its partner organizations, the conference also hosted representatives from the U.S. Department of Education, state Departments of Education, the Beating the Odds Foundation, HENAAC, LULAC, National PTA, 100 Black Men of America, the National Education Association, the American Association of School Administrators, Army PaYS partner Sears Holdings, the National Consortium for State Guidance Leadership, the National School Boards Association, City Year, Teach for America, Troops to Teachers and the National Association of Secondary School Principals.
MORE: Read the full conference overview.
The “Strong Students, Strong Futures, Strong Nation” conference resulted in rich discussions, sharing and learning of best practices, and the development of meaningful partnerships in support of our Nation’s students. Posted below are key presentations, photos, videos and one-pagers that reflect the success of the conference and participant's committment to education.
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Army Continuing Education Overview
Presentation slide deck about the Army's continuing education mission, objective and programs.
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Army Education Program Overview
A document providing a brief introduction to the programs available to students, teacher, parents and soliders available on Army Ed Space.
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Army Strong Stories Fact Sheet
ArmyStrongStories.com is a U.S. Army Accessions Command program that brings together Soldiers – along with Cadets, Veterans and civilian employees – from various Military Occupational Specialties (MOS’s) and Army branches to share their candid stories on military life through blog entries, photos and video.
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ASVAB Program Overview
Presentation slide deck about the ASVAB Career Exploration Program that encourages students to explore a wide variety of careers, rather than limiting their exploration by telling them what they can or should do.
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Becoming a Solider, Specialist, Leader
Presentation slide deck providing an overview the pathway to becoming an Army solider, specialist and/or leader.
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Becoming a Specialist
Presentation slide deck about the requirements and training needed to become an Army Specialist.
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Career Opportunities in the U.S. Army
There are more than 150 types of jobs available within the U.S. Army. This document provides information and general job decription for the various types of Army occupations.
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Chicago Public Schools - Chief Area Officer's Overview Briefing
Presentation slide deck highlighting Chicago's JROTC and military academy successes.
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The Post-9/11 G.I. Bill Summary
Presentation slide deck providing information on eligibility for the Post-9/11 GI Bill, payments under the Post-9/11 GI Bill, the Yellow Ribbon Program, and transfer of entitlement.
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U.S. Army Cadet Command - JROTC Overview
Presentation deck summerizing the JROTC program. Highlights include JROTC history and structure, demographics, student goals and learning programs.
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U.S. Army Recruiting Command - Army Investment in Education
PowerPoint slide deck providing an overview on the Army's investment in education and the current recruiting climate.
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Video Highlight Reel from the Conference
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Workforce Readiness
Presentation slide deck provides information on workforce readiness in the United States for adults entering the workforce post-high school and highlights the skills and atributes needed to succeed.
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