Smoothstack Announces Nine of its Training Courses Have Been Recommended for College Credit by American Council on Education  

Smoothstack developers can now earn up to 49 credits towards a college degree  McLean, VA — February 14, 2024 Smoothstack, a leading HTD (Hire-Train-Deploy) provider, today announced that the American Council on Education (ACE) Learning Evaluations has evaluated and recommended college credit for nine of its courses. Now, aspiring software engineers who complete Smoothstack’s training… Read More »

Smoothstack Named DOD SkillBridge Industry Partner 

Program strengthens Smoothstack’s commitment to helping active military and veterans transition to post-military careers  McLean, VA — February 1, 2024 Smoothstack, a leading HTD (Hire-Train-Deploy) provider, is pleased to announce they have been named an approved Industry Partner for the Department of Defense (DOD) SkillBridge program. Called IT Warriors, the program reinforces Smoothstack’s dedication to… Read More »

3 Federal Government IT Trends for 2024 

Today’s economic uncertainty is forcing the private sector to press pause on any non-critical digital projects. However, the public sector’s outlook is still very much “full steam ahead” when it comes to IT initiatives.   What are the biggest trends driving IT spending in the federal government space, especially since kicking off its new fiscal year… Read More »

A Veteran’s Take: Redefining Modern IT Careers

The crippling talent shortage. A severe supply and demand imbalance. The breakneck pace of innovation. The pressure to digitally transform. These aren’t just the challenges keeping CIOs up at night – they are the driving forces behind the redefinition of the modern IT employee.  In large part because of these trends, many of today’s IT… Read More »

Write the Right Job Descriptions to Attract Veterans

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Usually, a lot of time and attention is spent perfecting a job description. Your goal is to explain the position and requirements while showcasing why the candidate should apply. This method works for most candidates, but an important audience might be left out. If you’re trying to attract veterans to your workplace, consider these suggestions.… Read More »

Military to Tech: How to Successfully Change Jobs

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Transitioning from military life to a civilian tech career presents a number of challenges, but all are easily overcome with the right plan. Instead of letting yourself be overwhelmed, try the following suggestions to make the process as painless as possible. Learn to tell your story like a civilian What you accomplished in the military,… Read More »

3 Ways to Connect Your Military Experience in Your Next Interview

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Every career features its own specific language, making conversations with others about the work you do potentially difficult. This is especially true when it comes to having military experience on your resume. You’ve been in an entirely different world with ranks, positions and acronyms most people won’t be familiar with, meaning translating your skills can… Read More »

5 Easy Steps to Hiring Military Veterans

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Hiring military veterans presents many benefits to your company, including finding a trained professional who knows how to work with a team and is ready to accept any challenge. Follow these five easy steps to hiring veterans to start the process: 1. Think about what roles in your company will suit a veteran best Careers… Read More »

6 Job Search Tips for Veterans Entering the Workforce

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The unemployment rate for veterans continues to decline, hitting 3.4 percent in September. Even with more companies embracing the leadership qualities of vets, entering the workforce after serving can be challenging. Here are six tips to make the veteran job search easier. 1. Make connections Be proactive with friends, family and contacts, and begin networking… Read More »

Why Hiring Veterans Is So Valuable

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In 2011, the unemployment rate for veterans who had served in active duty was just over 12 percent. Post-9/11 initiatives led to more companies creating veteran hiring programs, and five years later the veteran unemployment rate was cut in half. While this is an improvement, there are still issues in the civilian workforce preventing veterans… Read More »