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Trident University supports eligible full-time employees by offering tuition remission. Many of us will say that it is one of the many benefits of working at Trident. It is the reason many of my co-workers would often ask me, "Why aren't you in a master's program?" and, often times, my response would be, "I'm not sure which program to enroll in."
Readtime: 2 Minutes Continue ReadingAs I look, some of the most important lessons I've learned, whether it's been as a leader, family member, or educator, have been on how to communicate properly. Years ago, when I was a developing as a young leader, I remember looking at a problem and then issuing guidance with my soldiers in a raised voice. At the time I felt that this was an effective way to communicate in this situation.
Readtime: 5 Minutes Continue ReadingFrom a young age, Trident Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences student and Veterans and Family Scholarship recipient Eleanor Donaldson had dreams of joining the military. But helping her family make ends meet got in the way of those dreams. By dropping out of school to take on full time work, her hopes of enlisting were dashed.
Readtime: 3 Minutes Continue ReadingVery recently, I made the always-bragged-about but ever-scary leap from the comfortable confines of the military, over the cliff of retirement, and into the pool of civilian life. I enjoyed 29 years of a steady income, steady and free medical insurance, extremely low cost life insurance, and a structured work environment (outside of the occasional chaos of combat).
Readtime: 3 Minutes Continue ReadingThe final installment of our discussion on a successful transition from the military will focus on service. People join the military for many different reasons (benefits, security, service to nation, etc.), but the one thing we almost always leave with is serving something bigger than ourselves.
Readtime: 3 Minutes Continue ReadingAs a Student Success Advisor in Trident’s Center for Student Success, I support students from their first session to graduation day. I help new students transition smoothly into Trident, lend a helping hand when needed, and keep them focused on completing their degrees.
Readtime: 3 Minutes Continue ReadingTrident University International (Trident) has announced the launch of FastracDC, a new dual credit option that allows qualified undergraduate students to reduce the number of classes needed to complete an <a href="/masters/">online masters degree.
Readtime: 4 Minutes Continue ReadingFor the first 25 years of her life, Stephanie Melo had very little exposure to a work environment. Her family emigrated to a remote part of Canada, an area where career opportunities were limited - especially for women. It was a classic immigrant story - financial struggles, economic and social obstacles, and a language barrier.
Readtime: 4 Minutes Continue ReadingAfter 22 years of active duty service and another 10 years as a contractor working closely with active duty military, it has been frustrating that I have been unable to effectively apply the leadership skills that were so important in the military to my civilian life.
Readtime: 3 Minutes Continue ReadingSuccess shouldn’t be viewed as just an endgame; it’s about how you think, how you plan, and how you respond to challenges. You must be proactive in your thinking and planning. This will greatly increase your chances of success. You need to have a plan. If you don’t have a plan, then you plan to fail.
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