GOOD VIBRATIONS Stevens Students Test Bridge Safety

GOOD VIBRATIONS Stevens Students Test Bridge Safety GOOD VIBRATIONS Stevens Students Test Bridge Safety GOOD VIBRATIONS Stevens Students Test Bridge SafetyBy Carol MilanoTake Your Child to Work Day in Niwot, Colorado always found Curtis Stecyk on a bridge. Growing up hearing his mother, an enthusiastic civil engineer, describing her road and bridge projects nurtured Stecyks infrastructure interest. A decade later, his childhood interests in civil engineering made him an ideal candidate for a special project at Stevens Institute of Technology.Associate mechanical engineering professor Frank Fisher researches energy harvesting. Marcus Rutner, associate professor of civil and environmental engineering, investigates structural health monitoring. For a 2013-2014 Student Senior Design Project, they proposed tapping an unutilized energy source for continuous bridge monitoring structural vibrations. Selecting six outstanding mechanical and civil engineering seniors, the professors chal lenged them to konzept an inexpensive prototype for detecting structural defects before lives were lost and roadways endangered.Every member of our team welches eager to have even a small impact on energy, Stecyk remembers. While researching published papers on capturing energy vibrations, they discovered an untested academic concept to fine-tune and apply to their goal harnessing energy from consistent, frequent, identifiable vibrations on bridges.In our dynamic process, we worked on modeling and fabrication, choosing parts that might become an efficient device for measuring bridges structural health, he recounts. The mechanical engineers focused on how to harvest and transform energy from traffic-induced vibrations. Next, they developed a prototype integrated system that creates and stores energy, 24/7. A mechanical engineer wrote the code for what data to transmit, and when. Diagram and photograph of prototype for Vibration Energy Harvesting for Structural Health Instrumentation (2013-14)Their Vibration Energy Harvesting for Structural Health Instrumentation (VEHSHI) device detects any change in consistency of a bridges vibrations, beyond what the human eye sees during routine two-year inspections. Identifying defects not visible on the surface, including internal cracks, swelling or stiffness, VEHSHI sends an alert about any drastic change or hazardous deviation.Our challenge was searching, targeting, implementing and finalizing a modular system to work seamlessly, in a theoretical environment, to address a real-world application, says Stecyk. Energy is captured by movement of a magnet passing through a copper coil. At rest, the magnet floats just above the center of the coil, due to a fixed repulsive magnet, and plunges through the coil during vibration. Optimizing magnetic forces and displacement of the floating magnet maximizes energy capture. This isnt something you get in your typical classThe team built an energy harvester producing about 16 mW of po wer much more than alternative energy harvesting technologies can do, explains Rutner. Structure health monitoring becomes fully autonomous once power generates automatically. The team embedded energy harvester and monitoring devices in smart circuit architecture. Their breakthrough was embedding a super capacitor bank, which stores energy coming from the harvester, releasing it on demand to power structure health monitoring. The set-and-forget electronic energy harvester with capacitor bank powers accelerometers at critical locations on the bridge superstructure, transmitting performance data to the bridge deck. A single unit sends it wirelessly to a distant computer.What was Stecyks favorite part of the multi-faceted project? Garnering first prize at the 2014 Stevens Innovation Expo. At the projects conclusion, we realized this device has applications and diversity way beyond bridges. That became a key point of our winning Elevator Pitch presentation if you tweak it, VEHSHI can a pply to anything with a vibration.Fourth-year student members of the first VEHSHI team. Left to Right Curtis Stecyk, Lisa Tessitore, fruchtmark Conticchio, Diana Jandreski, Joseph Gombar, and John Murphy.For bridges, VEHSHI can drastically reduce repair costs, potentially turning some $500 million bridge replacement into a $500,000 local correction Rutner and his team are working to make the device, attractive enough to the market so politicians will say, lets spend some money to monitor bridges.VEHSHI is an ongoing project. The eleven students on the 2014-2015 team investigated how to harvest vibrational energy in three dimensions, and how to make the harvester operable up to a frequency of about 50Hz, Rutner reports. Then it would be viable not only for bridges, but also for railroads or airplane fuselages.This demanding, exciting, strongly interdisciplinary research involves professors and students in mechanical, electrical and civil engineering, he notes. Rutner anticipates test ing VEHSHI outside the lab soon. Its first patent application was submitted in 2014 a second is in preparation.Transportation infrastructure is a growth area for mechanical engineers, predicts Chris Sensor, Northeast Account Manager for m+p international, a manufacturer of data acquisition and vibration analysis systems in Verona NJ. Many dangerous situations, like bridge collapses or train derailments, could be avoided by simple infrastructure monitoring and vibration analysis. Preventive maintenance saves the cost of having to clean up after a disaster. Thats where mechanical engineers come in we can do vibration analysis, which could even improve safety for things like industrial turbines. Continuous data gathering should be done in every major metropolis transportation system, says Sensor, who holds a bachelor of science in mechanical engineering from Stevens.

How to Become a Military Chaplain

How to Become a Military ChaplainHow to Become a Military ChaplainChaplains have been present throughout military history to support the emotional and spiritual well-being of the troops. Even in the 21st century, all of the service branches recognize that beyond just beans, bullets, and band-aids, servicemembers and their families require sustenance of a less tangible nature, regardless of their specific religious beliefs. Thats why chaplains are leise around in all of the service branches (except the Marine Corps, which is served by Navy chaplains.) But the way the chaplain program works might seem pretty peculiar to those who think in terms of the local minister, priest, rabbi, et cetera - spiritual leaders in the civilian community who often cater to one specific flock. Although GoArmy.com maintains that each chaplain ministers according to the tenets of his or her distinctive faith community, every branch also insists on an atmosphere of plurality and tolerance. Thats not just o pen-mindedness. Its practicality There are no restrictions on ones religious beliefs in order to join the military, and theres also no way serve such a diverse population by employing chaplains for each and every religion represented at every base and installation around the globe. Instead, chaplains are asked to adapt and overcome by serving all soldiers, sailors, airmen, and Marines (and their families) with a spirit of tolerance and religious pluralism. In fact, the Air Force website lists understand all major theologies as a chaplain career task. (Sounds like a tall order.) Military Requirements Chaplains serve as commissioned officers. That means a bachelors degree is the minimum requirement for entry. In addition, chaplains need a graduate degree that included at least 72 semester hours of work, although the Army allows applicants who are still pursuing completion of this degree. The graduate degree must be centered on theology or related studies such as pastoral counseli ng, social work, religious administration, and similar disciplines when one-half of the earned graduate credits include topics in general religion, world religions, the practice of religion, theology, religious philosophy, religious ethics, and/or the foundational writings from the applicants religious tradition, according to Department of Defense Instruction 1304.28 (PDF.) But in addition to their education, potential chaplains need what you might call credentials - proof that they can practice as a leader in their chosen faith. The Department of Defense (DoD) has a system platzdeckchen up for this, allowing religious organizations to apply as ecclesiastical endorsing organizations that can then certify aspiring chaplains of their religion. The current list of approved organizations is published on the DoD Personnel and Readiness website, and although its heavy on what you might call (in America) mainstream Christian churches, here are a few of the other religious groups currently able to endorse chaplains American Muslim Armed Forces and Veterans Affairs CouncilBuddhist Churches of AmericaCentral Conference of American Rabbis (chaired, interestingly, by a retired admiral)Islamic Society of North AmericaUnion of Messianic Jewish CongregationsRabbinical Council of America (Orthodox)United States General Conference of Seventh Day Adventists Those who wish to be chaplains but find themselves underrepresented in the list of endorsing organizations may still have hope if their church or other organization wants to apply to the DoD. In fact, first-time ecclesiastical endorsers need to submit their application while simultaneously endorsing their first potential chaplain, and that chaplains acceptance depends on approval of the organization as well as all of his or her other qualifications. In general, DoD Instruction 1304.28 stipulates that a church can only qualify to endorse chaplains if they are recognized as a tax-exempt church by the IRS and agree that their chaplains must serve in a pluralistic environment . . . and who shall support directly and indirectly the free exercise of religion by all members of the Military Services, their family members, and other persons authorized to be served by the military chaplaincies. In other words, you probably cant start a church capable of endorsing military chaplains if you intend to call it the Church of Do Things My Way or Die. Keep in mind, too, that if you apply as a chaplain for a faith group such as Jewish Orthodox or Islam, you may face some hurdles regarding the militarys strict grooming standards. But recent exceptions have been made for faith groups such as the Sikhs, as Ive discussed in my article Is My Religion Compatible with a Military Career?. Exceptions are also being made for rabbis. The key word, though, is an exception There is still no blanket regulation allowing alternate grooming standards on religious grounds. Education Chaplains arent just religious consultants but are fully-fledged members of the US military. So, like all officers, chaplains must complete a basic sort of boot camp to get them up to snuff on whats expected of anyone wearing the time-honored uniform of an Army, Naval, or Air Force officer. But chaplains are bound by laws of war as non-combatants, so treating them like entry-level infantry or surface warfare officers would be a bit over-the-top. The Army sets aside a specific Chaplain Officer leadership course at Fort Jackson, South Carolina. At three months, it clocks in as the longest of all the service branches chaplain training, but it specifically covers noncombatant common core skills, Army writing and chaplaincy-specific training (GoArmy.com, emphasis mine.) Navy chaplains also head to Fort Jackson, but attend the Navy Chaplaincy School and Centers seven-week Professional Naval Chaplaincy Basic Leadership Course, designed to challenge the mind, the body, and the soul . . . to bring a grounded awareness . . . so students are prepared as they enter into their ministry settings. Air Force chaplains get the shortest track through a five-week officer course that includes physical conditioning five days a week, leadership training and classroom studies.

How the New LinkedIn Changes Benefit Your Job Search

How the New LinkedIn Changes Benefit Your Job SearchHow the New LinkedIn Changes Benefit Your Job SearchLinkedIn recently launched a new look and a complete overhaul of their homepage. Have you noticed? The purpose of the makeover is to provide a seamless experience across mobile and desktop platforms, making it easier for you as a professional to quickly access the fruchtwein relevant conversations, content, and opportunities.Now that the changes have been made, heres what you can expect from the new look and which new features will benefit your job searchStreamlined navigation There are now seven core areas on the navigation bar - Home (Your Feed), Messaging, Jobs, Notifications, Me, My Network, and Search. With one simple click on the more icon on the navigation bar you can also launch into other experiences that matter to you, like LinkedIn Learning where you can learn the most in-demand business, tech and creative skills taught by industry experts.Smarter messaging that helps y ou connect and unlock new opportunities With the new real-time messaging interface, you can message a connection wherever you are on LinkedIn. The new interface serves up insights across the site to help you break the ice in any conversation and connect you to your next opportunity. For example, if you see a new job posting youre interested in, LinkedIn will suggest someone within your network who works at the company.Richer Feed to keep you informed With a combination of algorithms and human editors working together, they have finetuned your Feed to surface the most relevant content from people and publishers you care most about i.e. insightful articles written by the HR director of a company where you want to work. Theyll also be adding new ways for you to dive deep into specific topics relevant to you and follow trending stories.More intuitive search You now have one universal search box to easily find people, jobs, companies, groups and schools. You can refine your search by usi ng filter options on the right-hand side, with the ability to search posts coming soon.Greater insight into whos viewing your content You can now see whos reading and engaging with the content you share, including the company, job title and location of the people who are interested in your updates.Better suggestions to make your profile stand out LinkedIn improved profile suggestions so you can more easily see what you need to do to look your best professionally, for example, suggested skills you should add to your profile based on what recruiters are searching for.The new, simplified LinkedIn design is rolling out worldwide. Once youve received access to it, there is no way to opt out and return to the old experience so lets hope we all like the new changes

What to Do in College to Get a Job After Graduation

What to Do in College to Get a Job After GraduationWhat to Do in College to Get a Job After GraduationMore and more, a college degree is a prerequisite for employment. A recent survey from CareerBuilder found that many companies have increased the educational requirements for employees. In fact, 41 percent of employers look for college-educated workers for positions that formerly required only a high school degree. Employers in the survey said that a college-educated workforce leads to high work quality, productivity, communication, and innovation, among other benefits. But just having a degree does not mean that getting your first job out of college is automatic or easy. Here are seven things you can do during college to heighten your likelihood of getting a job quickly - plus, a look at entry-level job titles, and jobs by major. Here are seven practical things you can do to get a post-grad job Get Out of the Classroom Attending college allows you to explore ideas and gain knowl edge. Revel in this opportunity - take classes that go beyond the requirements of your major so you get a full, well-rounded education. (You never know that unrelated class you take sophomore year could spark a passion that resets your career aspirations.) But classes are not the only place you can learn - they may be deeply informative, but theres no substitute for on-the-job experience. Nearly any job will help you gain hard and soft skills, broaden your networkand help you discover what work you love (and which jobs youd prefer to avoid). When choosing a job, look for ways you can earn the top skills that employers seek in candidates, including strong communication abilities and problem-solving skills. As well, if you know what kind of job youd like to have after graduation, look for a role within that industry - whether its a volunteer position, internship, or part-time job. Heres information on how to find an internship. Find a berater This sounds very official. Dont get intimidated A trusted friend, a parent, or a professor can all make excellent mentors. A mentor can help you think through what kind of job you want, weigh your options for a part-time job, help you negotiate an offer, read your cover letter, or practice interviews. If you already know what field you want to work in after graduation, its especially ideal to have a mentor within the industry. (Perhaps someone who you met during one of your industry-related part-time or summer break jobs fits the bill) But even if you are still figuring out what kind of work you want to do, and which industries interest you fruchtwein, its helpful to have a mentor to think through your options. Build Friendships and Relationships Between classes, shared meals, study groups, social and cultural events, and dorms (for students who live on campus), its hard not to make friends during college. In fact, these relationships are one of the big advantages of attending college you are forming a broad netw ork of people, and thanks to social media, youll likely stay in touch with them your whole lifetime. unterstellung people are friends, yes, but they may also introduce you to other helpful contacts, or help you find a job. Prioritize building these relationships, along with your education. Spend Time Networking And, of course, do more traditional networking throughout your college career. Start by creating a LinkedIn profile Its OK if you do not have a lot of career information at first - thatll come. List your education, and connect with people you meet (such as visiting lecturers, students who are graduating before you, etc.). Here are three reasons why a LinkedIn profile is helpful and tips for what to include in your profile. As well, you can create a Twitter account and use it to share industry news and follow industry influencers. Semester break is an ideal time to ramp make connections, and ramp up your job search activities. As you get closer to graduation, go beyond th e Internet in your networking efforts Set up coffee dates or phone calls with friends who graduated a few years ago - ask them what theyd do differently in their job search, and what their most effective strategies were. Attend informational sessions from companies, job fairs, and other in-person events. Follow these tips to get the most out of job fairs - and always remember to connect with people you met in person on LinkedIn and send a thank you note to any company representatives you spoke with. Get Your Resume Ready Its never too early to write and refine your resume. You can write one your first year of college, and then update it annually or at the end of each semester. Every honor you receive (such as getting on the Deans list) is worth including on your resume, as are all positions you hold, both paid and unpaid. Review these articles to help get started crafting your resume Resume Tips for College StudentsCollege Graduate Resume Example Entry Resume Resume Examples and Tips Go on Informational Interviews It can be overwhelming to apply for jobs right out of college. Job titles may feel confusing, and many positions will say entry level but also demand a hefty amount of on-the-job experience. Informational interviews can be a great aide to help you figure out which jobs are reasonable for you to apply to - and which ones arent. Thats important, because these are a near-endless amount of jobs posted online, and you want to target your efforts so you apply to only relevant, attainable roles. As well as giving you valuable information that will help you target your job search and be informed during job interviews, informational interviews are an opportunity to form connections with a company and its staffers. If you shine during an informational interview, you might be considered for a position later on. Check in With Your Career sekretariat at School Consider this one of the perks of your college experience. Your career office can connect yo u with alumni to do informational interviews, help you practice interview skills, review your resume, connect you with career tests, and so much more. See more information on how your alumni network can assist you during your job search. Common First Jobs for College Graduates New college graduates typically start work in entry-level positions. For these entry-level roles, titles like associate, assistant, or coordinator are common. LinkedIn listed some of the most popular entry-level jobs as ?agraphic designer, account manager, and staff accountant. Also review some of the highest paying jobs for new and recent graduates. Your job options, of course, will vary depending on your educational background and work experience. Browse through these lists of hot jobs by major Biology MajorsBusiness MajorsCommunications MajorsComputer Science MajorsEconomics MajorsEnglish MajorsEnvironmental Studies MajorsFinance MajorsMarketing MajorsMathematics MajorsPolitical Science MajorsPsychology MajorsSociology Majors

The Nurse Resume Sample Game

The Nurse Resume Sample Game A hiring manager searching for a Nurse is searching for a skilled and educated individual, whos capable of providing patients with a high degree of care. The new graduate registered nurse without healthcare experience shouldnt be overly concerned about her or his lack of experience for a nurse. LPNs are much in demand in an assortment of healthcare settings, but searching for work, and receiving a satisfying job demands effective job preparation. Nursing is somewhat of a special field, as securing that job will be dependent on yur soft abilities and personality along with your experience. Your new grad Nursing resume objective may most likely be the most essential characteristic of your application since it will set the tone for the remainder of your content especially in the way its been formatted. A nurse is an expert operating in places where sanitation and procedure are a portion of the fast-paced surroundings. You need to take care when wr iting the work title. Make certain you include everything thats pertinent to the job. Both are key to deciding whether youll be invited to interview and oben liegend interviews, obviously, will be key to gaining a work offer. Firstly, youll need to contain in your nurse resume the duties youve got experience with and are mentioned in the work description, attempting to match them as close as possible. Applicants whove been in the business for quite a while and have plenty of experience should use a resume summary. If your resume does not establish your capabilities from the beginning, then your probability of an interview are extremely low. Additionally, you also need to include your license number. For instance, you might attempt to send out a specific number of resumes weekly. The Nuiances of Nurse Resume Sample You could also learn about the manners in which nurses describe their knowledge-base and abilities in that practice arena. Much like the resume, theres not a co rrect or wrong approach to compose a cover letter, but there are guidelines. Besides Clinical Rotations will choose the workplace experience. Nurses must be in a position to stand on their feet for the majority of the day. Although its the job of your resume to lay out an entire collection of the abilities and experience youve got in the area, you must also mention in your cover letter any critical facets of your work that would apply to the new position. The more specifically youre able to relate your experience to the demands of the open position, the better your odds of scoring an interview. You may frame your deficiency of experience within the goal statement in a manner that wont diminish your chances. In the event you lack a lot of experience on the job its important to adhere to a resume objective. Do not include total address as its absolutely redundant on your resume. Contact Information Place your complete name in the resume together withA your existing phone numbe r so the possible employer knows how to get in touch with you. Additionally, youll have accessibility to SearchMonster at no additional charge, which lets you get the very best nursing candidates by searching our massive resume database. Nurses have to have the ability to relay information articulately. Wherever youre in your nursing career, weve got a resume sample that could help you write or update your nurse resume. There are a lot of unique forms of nursing and youll want to demonstrate your nursing resume fits the bill. Detecting a job in the health care industry wont be difficult if your New Grad Nursing resume has all of the vital details on your abilities and other qualifications. In general, considering all of the nursing positions in various company and across the many specializations, theres a tremendous prospect for job seekers in the nursing field. When you just graduated from nursing school, that usually means that you dont have a lot of experience. Writing ge neral duties is a typical mistake because applicants feel that nursing is comparable to distinct hospitals and departments, but in fact, your duties will differ between different facilities. Writing a nursing resume can be challenging. All nursing programs need Basic Life Support (BLS) certification to take part in clinical hours and supply the class during school. The Appeal of Nurse Resume Sample You should put keywords that are about the job. There are various job boards where it is possible to come across plenty of jobs that match your qualifications. Finding jobs as a registered nurse requires a combination of the proper mindset and a specific set of job seeking skills. On the flip side, listing all your job responsibilities might not be relevant either. On occasion a work number is listed. If youre attempting to acquire work in accounting or finance you require averystrong resume. ur team is devoted to help applicants just like you make a favorable impression. As a result of sample nurse resume templates, you dont have to compose your CV from scratch. Perhaps while looking for examples you noticed poor samples all around the internet. You may use the nursing resume template to compose yours since it includes a comprehensive curriculum vitae and a cover letter. Use the graduate nurse resume thats offered in PDF format to design your physicians resumes. Whatever They Told You About Nurse Resume Sample Is Dead Wrong...And Heres Why The preparation of a resume is inadequate unless its professionally articulated. How to manage your skills There are lots of techniques to deal with the skills section on your resume, and youre able to read our full skills section writing guide here. Our next valuable suggestion is to concentrate on your skills, qualifications and licenses. Make certain you highlight technical wisdom and certifications.

What Is So Fascinating About Resume Intro?

What Is So Fascinating About Resume Intro? A History of Resume Intro Refuted Among the secrets of how to construct a resume is to make certain to keep it to a single page, only utilize black ink in an 11 or 12 sized Times New Roman font. In reality, theres not anything wrong with saying you are interested in getting the job. Learning how to construct a resume thats well laid out is a typical dicke bretter bohren mssen amongst job-seekers and is the main reason why many dont progress any further. When creating your resume being precise about who you are what you need to offer is crucial to achieving the message youre trying to imply. Curriculum Vitae commonly referred to as CV has more thorough synopsis. Resume is the very first summary of the candidates profile by the organization. Resume objectives are from time to time taken lightly, but theyre a really important part of a resume. Resume objectives can be somewhat controversial. Any excellent sample resume will have th ese sections. You may create a riveting resume. If you would like to find out more about writing resumes that get interviews, go to a site such as Top Career Resumes where you will discover quite a few articles and ideas. Your resume objective ought to be relevant and targeted to every different job prospect. As a result, while your resume objective should incorporate information on the career that you would like, you also wish to spell out why you are the perfect candidate for the job. Building a resume can look like a sizable job, but its something that will be very rewarding in the end when you have the job. Getting through the paper screening procedure, and making certain your resume stands out, is the very first step in securing the job you want. At this time you should discuss your work experience. Finding out how to create a resume to go for your cover letter that presents your abilities and experience in the best way possible is imperative to your success with your w ork hunt. If youre attracted to such a sort of job, you should know there are many things that you can pick from. If youre asking for a new job and changing careers, discuss briefly the work experience and techniques that could be useful in the business even if theyre not directly relevant.

Working Parents Survival Guide - Balance Work and Kids

Working Parents Survival Guide - Balance Work and KidsWorking Parents Survival Guide - Balance Work and KidsLike many new parents, you may want to take some time off from work to be home with your kids. After all, they do grow up very quickly. Its not entirely accurate that going back to work after your kids start school is less challenging than balancing working and caring for an infant or toddler. While you may not want to miss a second of your childs first few years of life- opting to be a stay-at-home parent until your kids are school-age- there are a lot more things to consider once your child is spending several hours a day in a classroom. Concerns for Parents of School-Age Children The best time to think about how you are going to handle both having a job and raising children is before you begin this phase of your life. Several things make it harder to work while your kids or a bit older and in school than when they are infants or toddlers. School Days Are Shorter Than Wor k Days Since your child will spend seven hours a day in school, they wont need a full-time sitter. However, it will be necessary to arrange childcare for the time between when school lets out and your return home from work. There Are Frequent Holidays, Vacations, and Shortened Days Holidays, early dismissals, and extended recesses dot the school year. They usually add up to more time than most parents can get off from work. If your coworkers also have school-age children, competition for getting vacation time during school breaks, for example during summer break or winter and spring holidays, will be stiff. Finding a sitter who is willing to work sporadically throughout the year may be next to impossible because most prefer to have steady employment. Kids Get Sick...A Lot It may be possible to cover scheduled school breaks by relying on friends and family, and taking time off from work when possible. You will be all platzdeckchen as long as your children go to school every day it is in session. But how often does that happen? Kids get sick now and then (more now it sometimes seems rather than then). Whether you know your child is ill before you leave for work or he or she doesnt feel well during the day, you will have to make last minute arrangements. Some bosses allow workers to take sick days without specifying whether it is for themselves or their children. Many employers, unfortunately, are not that flexible. Having a sick child at home may coincide with attending or even running an important meeting or presentation. It is essential to have a backup plan which may include enlisting relatives or friends who can provide childcare on a moments notice. Alternatives Work Arrangements It may be possible to have a work schedule that allows you to be at home when your children are. Here are some options Get a Part-Time Job Rather than getting a full-time job with regular hours, think about looking for a part-time one. If you could only work during the school day, it would at least alleviate the problem of finding childcare for after school hours. Consider Flextime Some employers allow their workers to have a flexible schedule. Rather than working from 9 am to 5 pm, for example, your boss may let you work from 7 am to 3 pm. If both parents employers allow flextime, their schedules may be complementary- one parent can be at home while the other is at work. However, that would prevent them from spending time together as a family. Work From Home Remote work offers the opportunity to earn money without leaving the house. Some bosses allow their employees to do their jobs from home when they are unable to make it to work, for example, when a child is sick. Other arrangements involve telecommuting only, with workers never having to set foot in an office. Some remote jobs require adhering to a strict schedule and will not solve the problem of having to run out during the day to pick up your child from school. Key Takeaway Being a working parent of a school-age child comes with some challenges. The trick to being successful at it while keeping your sanity is to have a plan, and then a backup plan, and then a backup plan for your backup plan. Expect the unexpected to happen because it will.

Air Force Special Tactics Officer (STO)

Air Force Special Tactics Officer (STO)Air Force Special Tactics Officer (STO)The Air Force has both ground and air special operations programs for both enlisted and officers alike. In the Air Force, officers have the option to become warfighting special operators in the Special Operations Command by pursuing career paths such as the Special Tactics Officer (STO), Combat Rescue Officer (CRO), and pilots flying a variety of special operations capable fixed-wing aircraft and helicopters. For more details, see the Air Force Special Operations Command. What Is a Special Tactics Officer? The STO is directly responsible for planning and directing pilot and personnel rescue and combat air control missions. Special Tactics Officers are work directly for Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) and specialize in controlling combat search and rescue/personnel recovery, battlefield trauma care, fire hilfe air assets for special operations and tactical weather observations and forecastin g.The enlisted airmen under the Special Tactical Officers command are the Air Force Pararescue,Combat Control Technicians,Tactical Air Control Party (TACP),Combat Weathermen,Survive, Evasion, Resistance, Escape (SERE). The missions support joint and combined air, ground, and military conventional and special operations as part of the Special Operations Command (SOCOM). How to Become an STO Officer Candidates/Cadets and Officers who apply for Air Force Special Ops programs face a competitive challenge just to get the opportunity to attend the assessment and selection program. Typically, Special Operations enlisted operators outnumber the officers 10 to 1, so just by the numbers alone, it is very competitive for the officer seeking to serve in Special Operations. However, the competition is high due to the complexity of the missions, the physical, mental, and leadership strainsthat the positions take on the officers. Therefore, the screening and selection has to require above ave rage candidates in every category. If you are a highly qualified candidate at the Air Force Academy, Air Force ROTC, Air Force Officer, or other tafelgeschirr branch member seeking to transfer to become an Air Force Special Tactics Officer, here is the process you must endure Phase 1 The first step is to submit an application package to the Air Force Special Operations Selection Committee. Candidates have to apply for Phase 1 Selection first which is a board of STOs who think the application is good enough to pass Phase 2. A solid resume (grades, leadership roles, work experiences), above average Physical Ability and Stamina Test (PAST) scores, a letter of recommendation from your commanding officer, and anything that distinguishes you from your peers is critical for a successful l 1. About the STO - PAST STO PAST is a challenging test - probably the most challenging of all entry-level military tests 1500m swim plus a 25m underwater swim, 3-mile run, Pushups, Situps, Pullups Her e are the fitness standards however the minimum standards will make Phase II selection more challenging for you, and you will perhaps not get assignment to Phase II depending upon the competition of the applications.The first part of the test requires the applicant to score at a minimum12 pull-ups,75 sit-ups,64 push-ups in 2 minutes period. Then you will run3 miles non-stop for time with a minimum standard of 22 minutes. Then the applicant dresses for the swimming-pool and swimsunderwater for 25 meters. Then the next event is the1500m swim non-stop - any stroke except backstroke (with or without fins) in under 32 minutes.These are minimum standards but with a highly competitive program, often higher than average scores will open the door for you to attend the Phase 2 Selection Program. Some recommendations from previous candidates are the following20 Pullups, 100 situps, 100 pushups, sub 20 min 3-mile run and a sub 27 min 1500m swim. Being in the kind of conditioning that warrant these scores will also give you a solid foundation for Phase 2 Selection Training. To improve your scores from the minimum standards to the above average/competitive standards will require running and swimming 5-6 days a week and doing strength training for your upper body every other day. On days in between the upper body lifts and calisthenics workouts, you should consider some lifting and leg exercises to build a strong core in preparation log PT fireman carries, ruck marches, and other load bearing activities. Phase 2 A week-long assessment and selection program in Hurlbert AFB in Florida which will require a week of running, rucking, swimming with and without fins, pool skills and drills like treading and drownproofing, and of course plenty of physical training (PT). Video of STO Selection Routes To Get To Phase 1 and Phase 2 From the Official Air Force STO Application Package Officer Candidates Cadets from AFROTC/USAF Academy Cadets Cadets should submit a Phase I package before 12-18 months before their projected commissioning date. USAFA cadets should apply in their Second Class year. Inter-service Transfers Officers in the Army, Navy, and Marine Corps can join the Air Force if released from the branch of service. If you are in a different service than the Air Force, you should reference AFI 36-2004 Inter-service Transfer of Officer. You should submit your STO application to the ST Phase I selection board before a service transfer is approved. A successful completion or selection of Phase II does not mean you will have the transfer into the Air Force. Officer Training SchoolOnly enlisted members who desire to attend officer training school and become a STO are eligible for pre-officer phase II selection. Applications from civilian candidates will not be considered. Civilians are encouraged to enlist as combat controllers and apply to Phase I and OTS at the appropriate time in their careers if they prefer to become officers in the Special Tactics Ca reer Field. For Active Duty, USAF Special Tactics Officer Selection is open to Captains and below (0-3 and below.) If you fail Phase II or were not selected, you may apply the following year again.

This picturesque state is now paying people to move there

This picturesque state is now paying people to move thereThis picturesque state is now paying people to move thereDo you love maple syrup? What about skiing? Or Ben and Jerrys ice cream? If you said yes to any of those things, then it may be time to move to Vermont.But even if those perks arent enough to entice you, heres another one As of Jan. 1, the state will pay you up to $10,000 over two years to relocate to Vermont if youre an employee who works remotely.TheRemote Worker Grant Program is an attempt by Vermont legislators to incentivize remote workers to move to their state. To qualify, individuals must work full-time for a company based elsewhere and do most of their job from Vermont.The initiative comes after Vermonts population has stayed flat or even slightly waned, according to The Associated Press. Vermont also plays host to an older demographic than most states, withthe median age of residents at 42.7 years.These demographic shifts - familiar to European countries and ci ties as well as other parts of the United States where the population has begun to dwindle - gave a reason for the grant program, which provides people with an incentive that can cover moving costs, computer software and other on-the-job necessities for remote workers.The state has allotted $500,000 for such grants, and the application is now open. But hurry - grants are awarded first-come, first-served.So if you want to take a ski break from work or have the finest sharp cheddar as your afternoon snack, it may be time to consider a northward move to the Green Mountain State. If it welches good enough for the von Trapps, no doubt its good enough for any of us. And should $10,000 sweeten the pot, all the better.