NDNGEA Resources
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Professional Resources for North Dakota National Guard Members and Families
Two No-Cost College Courses
Grantham University is committed to helping service members prepare for success in the U.S. Armed Forces and in civilian careers. Our Military Ready program offers future, current, and former military members two complimentary, self-paced, online courses which can be applied as credits towards a program at Grantham University. The program is flexible and participants can take the courses separately or at the same time. There is no obligation to enroll as a student.
- PFM100 – Personal Financial Management
- CTL100 – Critical Thinking for Leadership
NDNGEA & Grantham University
- Complimentary Textbooks and Software
- Military Scholarships
- Approved for FTA + GI Bill + MYCAA
- Credit for Life Experience
- Credit for Military and Corporate Training
- Transfer in 75% – Under Grad Degree
- Transfer in 50% – Graduate Degree
- No Technology Fees
- 100% online convenience
IBM Certifications at no cost
CASY proudly announces its Data Intelligence and Cyber Security Training program, conducted in partnership with IBM. IBM will continue to grow this program through an additional grant to CASY & MSCCN to conduct up to 13 training sessions to enable a total of ~150 veterans to gain this certification. They will then be assisted by CASY & MSCCN with job placement, based on their newly acquired skills. Go to their training calendar and register today.
These certifications come with a badge on LinkedIn from IBM, showing that you have completed the training and employers look for this when hiring.
NG Employment Network
NGEN is here to help you overcome hiring obstacles and secure employment. Through NGEN, Guard Members, Veterans, and Spouses can connect with specialized support based on each individual’s career readiness needs. Are you ready to take your employment goals to the next level? Sign up today and a National Guard Employment Network Career Specialists will contact you within 24-48 hours. Click the button below to register for NO-COST job placement assistance.
Salesforce Training at No Cost
Salesforce is the world’s #1 Customer Relationship Management (CRM) solution and fastest growing enterprise software company. It is committed to upskilling the military community with high demand technology skills and providing our partners with a diverse and trained talent pipeline. The Trailhead Military program is virtual, self-paced, free, and can be started in minutes. Register today to join a tight knit community of over 18,000 members focused on career success.
VA Home Loan Program
- $0 down payment options available
- Flexible qualifications
- Lower Rates, Lower Payments
- Interest Rate Reduction Loans (No Appraisal Or Income Documents Required)
- Cash Out Options Available
- VA Home Motrgage -No Loan Limit
- (Second VA Loan Limit $510,400.00)
- Benefit can be used multiple times
- New construction loans available
- Credit Counseling and Repair Available
- VA Mortgage Flyer
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DoD ID Card Office Online
The DoD ID Card Online Office provides a RAPIDS ID Card online tool to help locate a local RAPIDS ID card office near you, update your CAC, or manage sponsor or family member ID card information. You can search for appointments based on location and a radius that you are willing to travel.
The Office Online will allow service members and civilians to temporarily extend the life of their cards as the nation battles the COVID-19 pandemic. These extended cards that appear expired on their face can continue to be used for access to benefits, including health care, entry to installations, and networks.
North Dakota National Guard License Plates
Distinctive numbered plates may be issued to members of the National Guard. The Adjutant General shall certify those members of the national guard eligible to receive the plates.You must be a member of the National Guard or retired after 20 years or more of service to be eligible for these plates. A registrant must contact the Adjutant General’s office to be assigned a National Guard license plate number. They will issue a form listing the plate number assigned and the individual eligible.
North Dakota Cares
The North Dakota Cares (ND Cares) Coalition includes a broad spectrum of more than 40 service providers and partners whose work touches the lives of Service Members, Veterans, Families, and Survivors. Members share a common interest in strengthening an accessible network of support across the state, even though each entity retains authority over its own programs and services. The purpose of the ND Cares coalition is to resolve barriers or gaps in services to ensure those serving, who have served, families and survivors receive the behavior health care and assistance they need. Connie Sprynczynatyk chairs the coalition.
Retired Army
Air Force Retired
The Headquarters Air Reserve Personnel Center is a major command direct reporting unit of Air Force Reserve Command with technical and policy guidance provided by the Chief of Air Force. HQ ARPC is the organization charged with executing policy created by Headquarters Air Force and the National Guard Bureau, as well as providing direct support to wing-level Force Support Staffs and Commander Support Staffs. HQ ARPC serves the Total Force, which includes Guard, Reserve, and active duty members.
Civil Service Retirees
The U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) serves as the chief human resources agency and personnel policy manager for the Federal Government. OPM provides HR leadership and support to Federal agencies and helps the Federal workforce achieve their goals. OPM directs human resources and employee management services, administers retirement benefits, manages healthcare and insurance programs, oversees merit-based and inclusive hiring into the civil service, and provides a secure employment process.
North Dakota Dept of Veterans Affairs
North Dakota is home to over 50,000 Veterans. Our goal is to ensure that every Veteran in the State of North Dakota receives every benefit to which he or she may be entitled from the US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), other agencies, and the State of North Dakota. The department disseminates current information to the state veteran population through the use of news media, Veterans Service Officers, veterans organizations, and their website. You can also find us on Facebook and Twitter! “Like” or “Follow” us today!
Busch Gardens Military Discounts
Waves of Honor permits any U.S. active duty military, activated or drilling reservist, or National Guardsman to one complimentary admission per year to either SeaWorld®, Busch Gardens® or Sesame Place® for military personnel and as many as three direct dependents. Service members and their direct dependents must have a valid active military ID in order to participate. Inactive, standby and retired reserve members, military retirees, U.S. Merchant Marine and civilian Department of Defense workers are ineligible for the program.
Retired Pay Resources
Being in the United States military carries with it a number of benefits. Military retirement pay is arguably one of the best and highly sought after benefits. This benefit also increases with the cost of living helping to ensure that the value of a military retirement does not decline over time. Properly managed, a military retirement can easily last a lifetime and in some cases include survivor benefits. Learn how to navigate the military retirement process, and get advice on the various options that are available.