Military Education & Career Development in the Federal Government

A veteran's guide to understanding and pursuing technology roles within the Federal Government:

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Leverage Your Military Experience to Build a Rewarding Career in Tech

There are so many opportunities for people to develop or enhance their skills and experience with Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) for those either serving or planning to depart military service, many resources are available to help with your transition into data analytics, cybersecurity, and computer science careers. This guide is designed to help veterans today leverage their military experience, qualify and apply for these exciting roles in STEM within the various U.S. Federal Government agencies.

This paper will provide insight into the hiring processes of the Federal Government, including:

What are the various security clearances required?

What are the various cybersecurity frameworks all candidates should be aware of?

What roles in the Federal Government should I apply for?

What is the payscale for Federal employees?

What courses/degrees/certification programs should I consider?

Will my Military time-in-service be considered if I accept a role in the Government?

Is there career counseling and financial aid available for women veterans?

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*CIAT has been awarded top ranking status two years running in Intelligent.com’s Best Cybersecurity Degree Programs, highlighted as “Best For Industry Certifications”, evaluated based on curriculum quality, graduation rate, reputation, and post-graduate employment, and amongst "Best Trade Schools in San Diego" for 2023 by Expertise.com.

Financial Support to Help You Achieve Your Academic Goals

Military Benefits

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A military-friendly college

We believe you deserve an education worthy of your service. CIAT welcomes military veterans, active duty service members, and spouses using the Post 9/11 GI Bill®, Veteran Readiness & Employment (VR&E), Active Duty Tuition Assistance, and MyCAA.

Look what our grads say

"If you're looking for a school that will help you achieve a dream job in IT, this is it! Their programs are awesome and the amount of certifications you obtain are unbelievable. Not only has this school help achieve more knowledge in the IT field but has put me in the right path for success in this type of industry. I thank you CIAT."

David S

Student, Class of 2021

Earn More Than Just a Degree – Graduate Career Ready

CIAT offers a unique spin on what has been traditionally expected of a four-year degree. CIAT students earn in-demand industry IT certifications with each set of technical courses and graduates complete their programs positioned to compete for in-demand technology jobs. Build a promising career in cybersecurity with specialized cybersecurity certifications including CompTIA Security+, Certified Ethical Hacker, CISSP, AWS Security Specialty, Azure Security Engineer, and many more certifications across hardware, software, networking and cloud fundamentals. Build your technical skills, get certified, and launch your new career quickly!

Companies Who've Hired Our Grads

We have high standards and we believe you should too. CIAT has proudly earned accreditation from the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education & Training (ACCET) listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a nationally recognized accrediting agency.

GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government Web site at https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill. CIAT is approved to offer VA benefits. *Financial aid is available for those who qualify. *Students are encouraged to take certification exams while actively enrolled in their Certificate or Degree program. Unlimited certification exam attempts expire 180 days after graduation. The following are single attempt exams and are not eligible for a retake voucher: CEH, CISSP, and CCNP Enterprise. See certification exam policy for more details. Certifications or courses may change to address industry trends or improve quality.