GET SMART!

I hope that by now most of you have heard of the SKILLSOFT TRAINING SYSTEM. This amazing resource has only been available to active duty personnel in the past. Just recently the Coast Guard has made this resource available to spouses and dependents as well!!!

SEE THE COMPLETE MESSAGE HERE: ALCOAST 164/08


This features an online training format with many courses to choose from including courses in leadership, project management, computer applications and more. The best part of the program is that it is all self paced and it allows access to online books as well. Once you are in the system, you can check out their catalog of courses and find out what might interest you.

I am pretty sure some of the courses will count for college credit as well. I will be checking into that.

To access the system you will need to go to this site.... http://learning.uscg.mil/

Once you are there, you can click on the "skillsoft for spouses" area and follow the instructions to register. You will need the active duty member's emplid (employee ID number) to obtain a username and password.

The main goal of giving spouses and dependents access to this system is to help alleviate the challenges we face in finding employment after relocation. This tool is specifically designed to help you acquire and enhance your professional development skills.

What a great opportunity for all of us. Be sure to check it out and expand your mind!

There is also now a permanent link to the SKILLSOFT website on the sidebar.