other Programs
U.S. Army education programs offer something for everyone depending on your personal education needs. Choose a program category below based on your education goals. Categories range from resources such as career exploration and higher education to specific fields such as science and technology. To view all programs by audience, click here. To view all programs alphabetically, click here.
Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center (DLIFLC)
URL: www.dliflc.edu/
DLIFLC is a continually adapting organization operating on the cutting edge of language instruction. Using computers, interactive video and distance learning, DLIFLC provides training, evaluation and sustainment for Department of Defense personnel to ensure the success of the Defense Language Program and enhance the security of the nation. DLIFLC has more than 1,700 faculty and staff instructing some 3,500 students from four service branches (Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marines).
Educator/COI Tour Program
URL: No site available
The U.S. Army provides tours of Army installations to educators and other centers of influence (COIs) to improve their knowledge of Army education and training opportunities. Educators and COIs tour Army installations to gain first-hand knowledge of Army service through briefings and discussions of current and future Army programs. Participants have the opportunity to observe basic training and advanced individual training while visiting with Soldiers.
National Education Conventions
URL: No site available
Army National Education Conventions aim to communicate the numerous Army educational opportunities and options to educators, centers of influence (COIs) and students. Educators and COIs will be given the opportunity to advocate the value of Army service and educational success to young people with the knowledge gained from these events.
Teen Getgoing
URL: http://www.egetgoing.com/index.asp
Teen Getgoing is a Web-based outpatient service for those in need of treatment for substance abuse. This program is targeted toward high school students to help overcome the barriers of distance, convenience and privacy by making treatment groups available online.
Basic Skills Education Program
URL: www.hrc.army.mil/site/education/FAST.html
The Basic Skills Education Program provides Soldiers with job-related instruction to improve basic educational competencies necessary for job proficiency, skill qualification, advanced schooling and career progression. The Basic Skills program focuses on: reading and math skills that Soldiers need on the job; reclassification purposes; and preparation for lifelong learning.
Youth ChalleNGe Program
URL: http://www.ngycp.org/aboutus.php
The National Guard Youth ChalleNGe is a preventive, at-risk youth program, that targets participants who are 16 to 18 years old. The program involves a 22-week residential phase, followed by a year-long mentoring relationship with a specially trained member from each youth's community. Program participants graduate with the values, skills, education and self-discipline necessary to succeed as adults.
Boost
URL: www.boostup.org
The Boost campaign is intended to help support and encourage the nearly 7,000 kids a day who drop out of high school. Research shows that the decision to drop out doesn't happen overnight. The campaign features stories of real teens from across the country who are struggling to make it through high school, while also encouraging teens and parents to give these kids a "boost" to help them stay in school and graduate.
