Dear readers and job seekers, On August 1st, 2009 the largest GI Bill was passed since World War II. This financial support for education and housing is good news for veterans, their families and everyone's future. People coming home from Iraq, and other duties, have numerous challenges and now there is one less: getting or completing an education to be competitive in today's job market.

Veterans can start here to get informed and apply for GI Bill benefits

Veteran dependents have educational options through the Dependents' Educational Assistance Program (DEA)

Education professionals can learn about enrolling and working with veterans

Not a veteran? You can find many opportunities for jobs, education, and volunteerism

People wanting to support their veteran scholars, or students of any age, for doing all their homework, can submit entries in our Award Certificate Contest. Nothing says success like a cool award!

In closing I'd like to mention that Microsoft was awarded the 2009 Employer Support Freedom Award from the Office of the Secretary of Defense, the single highest recognition given by the US Government to employers for their support of employees who serve in the National Guard and Reserve.

- Ed