b'NewcomersResource guideThe Glendale Chamber of Commerce is a private, non-profit, membership-driven organization comprised of nearly 1,400 business enterprises, civic organizations, educational institutions and individuals. Our mission is to provide leadership that facilitates the creation of a prosperous regional economy and effective advocacy for our members and the business community.The Military & Veterans Affairs Committee (MVAC) is dedicated to assisting the Glendale Chamber of Commerce with current and futurecommittee programs and events on our website. It also helps create a strong relationship between the local business community and military units in the Valley.https://www.glendaleazchamber.org/MVACTransition from Military to Civilian LifeActive Duty to Civilian Life future. Veteran Services Centers academic advisement Making the move from active duty to civilian life canteams and career services teams can assist you with be challenging. Many Arizona post-secondary educationself-assessment and help you with your academic and institutions have a Veteran Services Center focusingcareer plans.on helping military personal get the education andDetermining the best type of school to attend can training needed for a smooth transition to civilian life,depend largely on your chosen field of study. Consider including recently discharged and retired military servicefully accredited schools with plenty of course offerings personnel as well as their dependents. that will allow you to affordably explore options and take Its important to assess how your military skills willnumerous classes in your chosen field of study. Once translate into the civilian workforce. Additional trainingyouve decided on a field of study, the academic advisors and education may be helpful to meet workplace needswill work with you to chart your academic track. Veteran and prepare for a secure future. The Veteran ServicesServices Centers are a one-stop shop for veterans who Centers are standing by to help fulfill that mission.want to transition from military life to civilian life through Questions will immediately come to mind as you maphigher education. out your academic plans. What will it be like adjustingSOURCE: Glendale Community Collegeto college life? What should you study? What type ofSKILLBRIDGEschool is the best fit for you?Arizonas statewide SkillBridge partnership, which is There are several factors to consider when determining what to study. The first is figuring out whatfree to employers, allows service members who are within interests you? Business, computer technology, healthsix months of separation from the military to complete services, auto technology, education, or something else?internships and pre-apprenticeships with approved civilian The second thing is researching job trends so youemployers prior to transitioning out of the military. can align your interests with the workforce needs of theSee SKILLBRIDGE on page 24 for more info.22 ResourcesvLuke AFB & Community THE PREMIER FIGHTER WING'