Look for ways you can use your military training and experience to apply them toward obtaining important certifications.

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In February, the Administration expanded its efforts to assist states in translating military training and experience into credit towards professional licensure.

WHITEHOUSE: The White House

Many service members and veterans are required to repeat education or training in order to receive industry certifications and state occupational licenses, even though much, and in some cases, all, of their military training and experience overlaps with credential requirements.

WHITEHOUSE: Joining Forces Blog

For this study, Payscale looked only at employers that offer positions where military experience or training is highly relevant in day to day work.

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In an email question-and-answer exchange with the Virginia- Pilot in 2006, he wrote that his Navy experience convinced him of the need for a company that could provide advanced training to military personnel and civilian contractors.

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