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, how to dress, eat and hold a professional conversation at a formal meal during aninterview; and how to network and follow-up after meeting people professionally. The guestspeakers, veterans themselves, were excited to present to these highly motivated student veteransand to share their stories, and in the process, they inspired this next generation of engineers andengineering technologists.Keywords: adult learners, engineering, learning communities, STEM workforce preparationIntroductionThe goal of the National Science Foundation S-STEM project, A Pathway to Completion forVeterans Pursuing Engineering and Engineering Technology Degrees, is to provide professionaldevelopment and scholarships to student veterans who are attending Old Dominion
and programs to identify gaps or areas where the microcredentials could offer a unique value proposition to veterans. (d). Evaluating the resources available at the HEI to support microcredentials, including faculty expertise and technology infrastructure. (e). Mapping out a plan for marketing and promoting the microcredentials to veterans and relevant employers; a crucial and most important step to ensure the success of the program(s) offering MC to veterans. Rather than engaging digital marketing firms, institutions that develop and offer microcredentials should identify the most effective direct communication channels to reach employers and veterans. For example, reaching out to organizations
correlated with curricular progressionthrough the major, and degree of exposure to military culture and/or service members.References[1] Syracuse University, D’Aniello Institute for Veterans & Military Families. [Accessed Feb 20, 2023.] [Online]. Available: https://ivmf.syracuse.edu/[2] Forbes: P. A. Dillon, “Memo To Employers: Veterans Aren't PTSD Basketcases; They're Disciplined And Committed,” Forbes, September 29, 2014; assessed online September 11, 2017 at https://www.forbes.com/sites/realspin/2014/09/29/memo-to-employers-veterans- arent-ptsdbasketcases-theyre-disciplined-and-committed/[3] S. E. Kerr (Ed.), Examining Gun Regulations, Warning Behaviors, and Policies to Prevent Mass Shootings. IGI Global, 2021.[4] A
- tute of Technology. MAJ Brandon Lawrence holds a Master of Science in Industrial Engineering from North Carolina State University. MAJ Kyle Ditonto holds a Master of Science in Management Science and Engineering from Columbia University.Brandon LawrenceMajor Sam Yoo, United States Military Academy MAJ Sam Yoo is an Aviation Officer (UH-60) and Instructor in the Department of Systems Engineering. He holds a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Engineering Management from the United States Military Academy, a Master’s of Science in Engineering Management from Missouri S&T, and a Master’s of Science in Engineering and Management from MIT. MAJ Yoo is a Project Management Professional and Certified Six Sigma Black Belt
recently and successfully completed thecourse(s) for which they are being recruited. They must have a minimum of a B average with aclear preference for an A average. Grades are not the only criteria. The research team asks theinstructors of the targeted engineering courses who they would recommend as potential peerleaders. The recruitment of the peer leaders is repeated approximately six to eight weeks prior tothe start of the term to allow for hiring, onboarding, and completing the peer leader trainingcourse.During Year 1 (AY22-23), eight peer leaders were trained. Three of those eight peer leaders(37.5%) were military students (i.e., a veteran or currently serving). These eight peer leadersserved in four engineering sections (one section in the
Technology and his B.S. in Systems Engineering at the United States Naval Academy in 2009. After graduating, Bryan joined the nuclear Navy, serving as a submarine officer onboard the U.S.S Louisville and at the Naval Prototype Training Unit from 2009-2017. Significant milestones include earning the Master Training Specialist Certification (the military’s highest instructor accreditation), Nuclear Professional Engineer Certification, two Naval Achievement Medals, the Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal, and a Naval Commendation Medal for his work troubleshooting and repairing the Moored Training Ship 635’s reactor and electrical distribution faults. Following his transition from active duty, Bryan earned his PhD
receive up to $10,000 per year to cover tuition, books, and feesand the STA-21’s pay costs above $10,000 per year [17].Baccalaureate Degree Completion Program (BDCP)Designed to assist current college students, the Baccalaureate Degree Completion Program(BDCP) not only pays for the degree, books, rent, and food but also provides full-time Officerpay and benefits while in college and a guaranteed job upon graduation. This program is open tocivilians, enlisted Navy Reserve Sailors, and those inactive in other branches. Applicants must:be enrolled or accepted at a four-year accredited college or university with no NROTC Program;be a full-time student; have completed 60 semester hours; and maintain at least a 2.8 GPA [18].Specialized College
. “Learning by Doing” is a common training process which is a well-known theory ofeducation popularized by philosopher John Dewy in the 1930’s [5].Conclusions and RecommendationsIt is important to understand that these projects are missions that for engineer leaders are vehiclesfor training in preparation for any possible deployment. Engineer leaders and craftsmen on theground focus on skills critical to successful project planning and management. LearningObjectives 8 through 12 are consistently a focus during training events. Is the military missing anopportunity to better incorporate sustainable design (LO 13), data collection long term impactanalysis (LO 6), and stakeholder history and cultural education to develop military engineers intoglobal
the civilian rotary-wing industry. This program and others like itwill be vital to meet the needs of the nation’s civilian helicopter workforce.References:[1] B. Champ, "What’s Causing the Pilot Shortage and How to Solve It," 23 August 2022.[Online]. Available: https://www.driveresearch.com/market-research-company- blog/solving-pilot-shortage/. [Accessed 9 February 2023].[2] T. Rucinski, "U.S. Airlines Tap Army Helicopter Pilots to Ease Shortage," Reuters, 23January 2019. [Online]. Available: https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-aviation- shortage-insight/u-s-airlines-tap-army-helicopter-pilots-to-ease-shortage- idUSKCN1PH0CO. [Accessed 10February 2023].[3] M. Buczyner, "Pilot shortage Leads to Grounding of Second Palm Beach