This year marks a significant milestone in American history—the 80th anniversary of the GI Bill®. Since its inception in 1944, the GI Bill has transformed the lives of millions of Veterans and their families, providing them with vital education benefits and pathways to economic stability. A Historical Perspective The Servicemen’s Readjustment Act of 1944, commonly […]
A common question we receive here at Code Platoon is a variation of “Should I go to Code Platoon, or get a degree in computer science at a university?” This is of course a valid question when attempting to decide your future. But instead of simply comparing the raw numbers, I want to offer a […]
Are you a US military member preparing to transition out of the service and wondering about your next career move? Look no further than the DoD SkillBridge program—a valuable program designed to assist Servicemembers in gaining civilian work experience before they separate from the military. What is SkillBridge? SkillBridge—also known as the Career Skills Program […]
The Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E) program, part of the Department of Veterans Affairs, offers crucial assistance to Veterans with service-connected disabilities, aiding their transition to meaningful civilian careers. This program, previously named Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (Voc Rehab), is structured into five distinct tracks: Reemployment: Facilitates Veterans’ return to pre-deployment jobs, including adjustments or […]
In the worlds of military development and software engineering, history provides valuable insights. As a former Airborne Infantryman and history buff, I like to research how my predecessors did things. The Sky Soldiers of WWII offer a great deal of inspiration, after all. One of the questions I recently dug into was, How much gear […]
In our never-ending quest to help Servicemembers navigate the SkillBridge process, Code Platoon recently became aware of new guidelines published by the Department of the Navy for DoD SkillBridge program participants. Given that these are detailed enough that a mere summary might raise more questions than answers, I will offer the Navy’s main points and […]
As students start Code Platoon, we ask them to share their most significant worries about the upcoming program. Inevitably the topic of imposter syndrome arises, with most students expressing doubts about their ability to learn and perform this skill. After doing a fair amount of research on the subject, it came to my attention that […]
As you may know, Code Platoon recently launched its DevOps Engineering program, the first new program since we began with our Full-stack Software Engineering Bootcamp. But along with a new program and curriculum comes new questions about which one of these to choose if you want to get started in the tech world. What skills […]
So, you’ve decided you want to go back to school or attend a training program. Now you have to wade through all of the VA’s educational benefits options and acronyms. If this process confuses you, then don’t worry. This post will introduce five popular military educational programs–the GI Bill®, VET TEC, VRRAP, VR&E, and SkillBridge–and […]
Most of us who served in the military have been in a place where we ask ourselves, “what kind of civilian job does my military experience translate into?” For some, transferring military experience is more straightforward than for others. If you were a nurse or a motor pool mechanic and want to remain in those […]