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The Coast Guard will be holding its first technical and credentialing virtual education fair on Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2021, online from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (ET).

The event is open to all personnel and their family members. Participants can explore hundreds of degrees and certifications in an easy-to-navigate and relaxed, virtual environment.

Oct. 8, 2021

Career Planning: Virtual Technical Education Fair

The Coast Guard will be holding its first technical and credentialing virtual education fair on Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2021, online from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., ET. The event is is open to all personnel and their family members. Participants can explore hundreds of degrees and certifications in an easy-to-navigate and relaxed, virtual environment.Looking

Coast Guard members of team Kodiak attends the 2020 virtual fair. Coast Guard photo.

Aug. 30, 2021

Don’t miss the second Coast Guard wide virtual education fair, October 13, 2021

The service's 2nd virtual education fair is coming soon!

Pamphlets regarding educational benefits are displayed as part of the 2018 Fairchild Air Force Base Education Fair at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Oct. 18, 2018. The education fair provided information regarding Tuition Assistance and other education benefits available to Airmen looking to further their education. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Lawrence Sena)

April 13, 2021

Explore academic, tuition reduction opportunities at virtual education fair

Federal employees and their families, and veterans who are working in the federal government are highly encouraged to attend this virtual fair April 20.

NEW ORLEANS - Capt. Pete Gautier, commander of Coast Guard Sector New Orleans, gives an overview of the sector's units and missions to a group of Senior Executive Service candidates for transition training at the sector, June 13, 2012. The SES candidates toured the sector as part of the Department of Homeland Security Capstone Program. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Bill Colclough.

April 12, 2021

Webinars for federal resumes, Powerpoint, provides useful editing feedback

DHS offers free professional development courses throughout the month of April

Amanda Hayman, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University adjunct instructor, reviews the course syllabus with students on the second floor of the training building, Oct. 21.

March 11, 2021

Policy Update: For FY21 Coast Guard Tuition Assistance (TA) has increased

Tuition assistance increases for Coast Guard members.

Velma Vining, from Base Kodiak, is shown in a still image from a video about the virtual education fair.

March 3, 2021

Join the Coast Guard's first Virtual Education Fair, March 10-11

Check out hundreds of college degree and academic certificate programs!

Members of the Guardian Spouses speak with the spouses, or soon-to-be spouses, of graduating recruits from U.S. Coast Guard Training Center Cape May, N.J., Feb. 27, 2015. The Guardian Spouses provide information about military life in a positive and informative way every graduation day. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Chief Warrant Officer John Edwards)

Feb. 17, 2021

Coast Guard spouses: Awards and scholarships available to support your education

The Coast Guard Foundation Spouse Grant and Scholarship Program is awarding eligible Coast Guard spouses with monetary awards for education-related expenses.

Coast Guard Petty Officer 1st Class Casey Lawrence and her spouse, Justin, also a Coast Guard member, stand with their children on Base Kodiak, Alaska, Nov. 3, 2018. Casey and her family enjoy all that Kodiak has to offer and they recently purchased their retirement home in Kodiak. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Charly Hengen.

Feb. 8, 2021

Calling all Coast Guard children: Apply now for scholarships

The 2021 Scholarship Open Season has arrived.

Nov. 4, 2020

CGMA Educational Resources Still Available for Today’s Hybrid-Learning Students

Coast Guard Mutual Assistance (CGMA) offers several support educational programs—two specifically in response to COVID-19 adjustments.