Earn credentials to help get civilian job

Sailors who are being forced to leave the service this year as a result of Enlisted Retention Board decisions are eligible to earn professional credentials that can help them land civilian jobs.

Navy Credentialing Opportunities Online, or COOL, is a Web-based hub for certifications, licenses, apprenticeships and other opportunities that correspond with each Navy rating, job and occupation. It also provides funding for enlisted personnel to obtain civilian licenses and certifications, according to a news release.

Sailors who are separating may seek a waiver from the requirement to have at least one year remaining on their enlistment to apply for funding for certification and licensure exams. To be eligible, enlisted sailors must meet one of the following requirements: They must be in the appropriate rating or occupation for the credential; be currently working in or have been assigned to such a position; have prior documented experience in such a position; or the credential must be relevant to the sailor's command or the Navy Reserve.

Details: https://www.cool.navy.mil.