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 …
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 …
Connected Nation celebrates the Month of the Military Child
Fort Campbell, Kentucky (April 13, 2022) — Imagine floating on a breeze of endless possibilities that could allow you to experience a variety of regions, states, and cultures in the United States and beyond. There’s only one catch — you don’t get to choose where you will land or how long you will stay. So, you lean into the adventure, …
Military spouse’s career thrives thanks to remote work opportunities
Digital Works, a Connected Nation initiative, Women’s History Month blog series Fort Campbell, Kentucky (March 24, 2022) — The pandemic has changed so much about how we live our lives, including the way we work and earn a living. The shift to work-from-home brought many challenges, and presented opportunities at the same time. Lawanda Little was able to take advantage …
Chasing a dream: military spouse finds a way to pursue career goals while taking care of her family
Digital Works, a Connected Nation initiative, Women’s History Month blog series Fort Campbell, Kentucky (March 17, 2022) – As a kid, how did you answer the question, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” Now imagine that, against the odds and after interruptions beyond your control, you achieve your dream. That is the story of military spouse …
Own your reality: Military spouse encourages women to step out of career comfort zones
Digital Works, a Connected Nation initiative, Women’s History Month blog series Fort Campbell, Kentucky (March 10, 2022) – The path to employment can be filled with twists, turns, and unexpected hurdles. This journey can be especially challenging for military spouses due to constant moving around, living in communities with limited growth-focused career opportunities, and the often-overlooked responsibilities that fall on …
Connected Nation seeks Kentucky veterans to take part in no-cost digital skills and job placement assistance program, classes begin March 14
Digital Works program connects participants with high-demand telework professions across the country Fort Campbell, Kentucky (March 3, 2022) – Digital Works (DW), a program developed by the national nonprofit Connected Nation (CN), is helping Kentucky veterans get back into the workforce or develop new skillsets for better jobs by providing digital jobs training and placement assistance at no cost to participants. All of …
Connected Nation and GS2 Government Solution and Services to host webinar on new career advancement program
Fort Campbell, KY (February 9, 2022) – Are you a member of the military community looking to grow professionally, boost your skill set, and get access to flexible work positions? Then you have come to the right place! Digital Works, Connected Nation’s digital skills and job placement initiative, and Government Solutions and Services GS2 have partnered with CareerStep to offer …
101 Graduates: Celebrating a major Digital Works milestone at Fort Campbell hub — home of the 101st Screaming Eagles
Providing digital job training and placement for veterans, military spouses in the midst of the pandemic Fort Campbell, KY (July 13, 2021) – Last week, Digital Works (DW), a Connected Nation (CN) initiative, celebrated a huge accomplishment: officially training 101 graduates out of its Fort Campbell, Kentucky hub. The Digital Works program at Fort Campbell provides digital jobs training and …