When veterans first join the military they test into a certain field of jobs, even if its not highly desired, then have to choose from jobs within that category. In the Navy, a person who tests into engineering would have to choose to be an electrician, plumber, welder, etc. despite their wanting a degree in the medical field one day. The military will send people to apprenticeship training for their job, once complete they will receive on the job training to become more efficient with their work. After serving the obligated amount of time in the military, the veterans years of knowledge in the engineering field does not transfer to a medical degree. Many veterans feel left behind after starting college so many years after their high school peers who have completed college or already working in their desired
When veterans first join the military they test into a certain field of jobs, even if its not highly desired, then have to choose from jobs within that category. In the Navy, a person who tests into engineering would have to choose to be an electrician, plumber, welder, etc. despite their wanting a degree in the medical field one day. The military will send people to apprenticeship training for their job, once complete they will receive on the job training to become more efficient with their work. After serving the obligated amount of time in the military, the veterans years of knowledge in the engineering field does not transfer to a medical degree. Many veterans feel left behind after starting college so many years after their high school peers who have completed college or already working in their desired