Fort Campbell, Kentucky (April 19, 2023) – Join the Connected Nation staff to celebrate Purple Up on Wednesday, April 19th in honor of the Month of the Military Child. The color purple represents all the branches of service, and the dandelion is the flower that represents MilKids. We wear purple on this day to honor the strength, resilience, and versatility …
Digital Works receives $35,000 grant from Truist Foundation to provide free digital skills training and remote job placement
Bowling Green, Kentucky (Feb. 20, 2023) – Digital Works, a program of the national nonprofit Connected Nation, today announced it has received a $35,000 grant from Truist Foundation to expand digital skills training and remote job placement program. This one-of-a-kind program offers training in customer service, sales, basic technical skills, and career readiness, which includes interviewing, résumé/cover letter creation, networking, …
Colby Davenport named Digital Works Graduate of the Year
Fort Campbell, Kentucky (December 9, 2022) – Connected Nation’s Digital Works program has named Colby Davenport a 2022 Graduate of the Year. Digital Works provides virtual job training and placement for military-connected adults across the United States and U.S. military bases around the world. Tammy Spring, Digital Works Operations Manager, described Colby as “someone who went above and beyond” during his …
Blue Star Families of Tennessee named Digital Works Community Partner of the Year
Fort Campbell, Kentucky (November 21, 2022) — Connected Nation is honored to name the Blue Star Families (BSF) Tennessee Chapter as Digital Works 2022 Community Partner of the Year. BSF and other awardees were recognized at the Digital Works hub in Fort Campbell, Kentucky, during a press conference on November 15 that announced CN’s latest digital literacy learning and educational …
How to honor veterans in your community and beyond
Fort Campbell, Kentucky (November 11, 2022) — Veterans Day 2022 will be observed on Friday, November 11, to honor all who have served in the U.S. military to protect our country. All veterans are deserving of our respect and gratitude. Each year, the Office of Veteran Affairs selects a theme, and this year’s theme is “Honor.” Veterans Day, originally called …
It’s never to late to start something new — a remote career, for instance
Fort Campbell, Kentucky (October 28, 2022) — Are you feeling bored, tired, or burned out in your current position? Jealous of friends and relatives who love their jobs? Maybe it’s time to consider making a change. It’s never too late to start something new. According to the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, about 80% of people ages 45 and older …
What a retired Colonel is asking US ALL to do for those who have served our nation
Bowling Green, Kentucky (October 4, 2022) – Retired Colonel Blaine Hedges spent nearly three decades in the United States Military. He has transitioned into the position of CEO & President of Government Solutions and Services or GS2. GS2 is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business founded in 2018 that empowers companies by building partnerships across government and private sectors. Hedges works with the …
Military spouses: Balancing remote work during a permanent change of station (PCS)
Fort Campbell, Kentucky (September 22, 2022) — Did you know that each year, over 400,000 service members make a permanent change of station? If you’ve experienced one before then you know it can be an exciting chance for new beginnings, but it’s often filled with stress and fear of the unknown. You and your family will likely start new routines …
2022 trends in remote employment
Fort Campbell, Kentucky (August 24, 2022) — The Fort Campbell Digital Works team has a rare view into the world of remote employment because of the career readiness support that is included in the program. During training, each learner gains or refreshes their skills, including customer service, verbal and written communication, basic technical competencies, and the unique experience of searching …
Connected Nation career readiness program helps military spouses tackle unemployment
Fort Campbell, KY (July 20, 2022) — The results are in! Employment-related issues remain a chief concern for military-affiliated families. The Blue Star Families 2021 Military Family Lifestyle Survey results, published earlier this year, indicate that military spouse employment is the top issue affecting military families, and military spouses face unemployment rates that are four times the national average. There …