Today's Military:

Resources for Educators

As young adults consider their future plans, it’s up to teachers, guidance counselors and other educators to supply them with accurate and relevant information. Today’s Military offers many options for the right candidate, but navigating the possibilities can seem daunting to many teens. This is where you can help: by supplying the right information at the right time.

Free materials to share with your students

Futures Magazine.
Futures magazine, 2009 edition

True stories about real servicemembers

Military Careers Handbook.
Military Careers handbook

An index of job descriptions and career profiles for hundreds of military careers in all Service branches

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Download student information handouts:

Career Step-By-Step (PDF, 54K)
Jobs in the Military Overview (PDF, 54K)
Candidates: What to Expect (PDF, 64K)

  • You don't need to finish high school to join the Military.
  • You must have a high school diploma or equivalent to enlist.
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Time for Support

When a student first expresses interest in the Military (or when you first find it appropriate to recommend as an option), you will want to discuss basic entrance requirements and perhaps give an overview of the major Service branches. This is also the time to consider the ASVAB test, which helps match a student’s abilities with an appropriate military career. If your school system does not offer the ASVAB, you can direct your student to a testing center.

With or without ASVAB results, your students can explore military careers, estimated compensation, and service benefits. Educational benefits and tuition support are often very appealing to young people. Discussing and clearing up misconceptions is also important, and can lead to realistic goals. At this point, your student may be ready to visit a recruiter. With your help, they will know how to proceed and how to make the most of their experience.

Interviews with servicemembers profiled in Futures magazine:

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Career Transition

Servicemembers discuss the training they received and how it will prepare them for a civilian job following the Service.

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Education

Many young people struggle to pay for college. See how these servicemembers are taking advantage of educational opportunities.

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