An important program launched by companies in the information technology (IT) industry to educate, train, certify and provide job placement assistance for returning veterans. Military who successfully complete the Creating Futures program will have the knowledge and skill level they need to start a rewarding career in IT.
Creating Futures is free for all participants. The cost is covered by organizational sponsors such as HP, Xerox and Ricoh.
The Creating Futures program is tailored to help individuals with various levels of skill. Individuals who have honed their computer skills in the military will be taught how to transfer those skills to civilian life, and those who are new to IT will be taught the basic skills they need to pursue a career in information technology.
Returning veterans interested in participating in the program should visit www.creatingfutures.us for information on how to participate
Thursday, June 19, 2008
Utah Soldiers to be Awarded with Military Service Stars
Utah soldiers to be awarded with military service stars
June 19th, 2008 @ 8:34am KSL.com
DRAPER, Utah (AP) -- Two Utah National Guard soldiers will be decorated for their bravery and service in Afghanistan at a ceremony in Draper Thursday.
First Lt. Tyler J. Jensen of the 19th Special Forces Group will get the Silver Star for protecting a wounded fellow soldier during a firefight on Jan. 27, 2007.
The Provo soldier is the first Utah guardsman to get the Silver Star in 20 years. The medal is awarded for acts of "gallantry in action."
Capt. Chad Pledger, of North Ogden, will get the Bronze Star for recovering the body of a solider killed during a firefight Nov. 26, 2006 near the Tarin Kowt village in the Uruzgan province.
The Bronze Star is awarded for "heroic or meritorious achievements or service
June 19th, 2008 @ 8:34am KSL.com
DRAPER, Utah (AP) -- Two Utah National Guard soldiers will be decorated for their bravery and service in Afghanistan at a ceremony in Draper Thursday.
First Lt. Tyler J. Jensen of the 19th Special Forces Group will get the Silver Star for protecting a wounded fellow soldier during a firefight on Jan. 27, 2007.
The Provo soldier is the first Utah guardsman to get the Silver Star in 20 years. The medal is awarded for acts of "gallantry in action."
Capt. Chad Pledger, of North Ogden, will get the Bronze Star for recovering the body of a solider killed during a firefight Nov. 26, 2006 near the Tarin Kowt village in the Uruzgan province.
The Bronze Star is awarded for "heroic or meritorious achievements or service
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