• ★ Mobile-friendly
• ★ Audio-enabled
• ★ Badge and credit-awarding
• ★ Fully accessible
• ★ Games & Flashcards
• ★ Expert-supported
• ★ Video content

This course has an "Ask the Expert" feature, which submits your questions directly to an expert in the field you are studying. Questions are answered as quickly as possible and usually within 24 hours.

• Employ a goal-setting process to establish career development and job search priorities
• Identify key skill areas from their military service to apply to the civilian job market
• Define and determine a personal brand and leverage social media during the job search
• Understand and identify networking strategies and skills for 50+ veterans
• Learn career advancement strategies for 50+ veterans directly from other veterans and hiring managers, including practical tips and stories of successful job seekers
• Recognize the purpose of tailoring a resume and cover letter
• Translate military service accomplishments into clear, plain language
• Identify resources for further career development and entrepreneurial education and training
• Understand skills and resources to effectively manage change and career transitions

This course is designed for military veterans making a career change or focused on building skills.

Note: PEWD program participants should be 18 years or older.

No prerequisites are required.

On the final day of the program, participants take the State of Texas “TSBDE” Dental Assisting Exam.

Additionally, this program prepares participants for the National Workforce Career Association (NWCA) Dental Assisting Clinical Certification (DACC) Exam.  For more information about this exam, please visit the NWCA website.

Certification exam information is for reference purposes only and exam fees are not included in the program cost.

This course includes an “Ask the Expert” feature. You can use this feature to submit questions about course content. A subject matter expert will provide guidance or point you to additional resources for the topics you’re studying. Questions are answered as quickly as possible and usually within 24 hours.

Private Loans
• The only loan provider PEWD accepts is Sallie Mae.
• When applying for the Continuing Education Private Loan to cover the registration fee for a non-credit continuing education program, please use the UTRGV Continuing Education School Code: 003599.
• The loan amount must be at least $500.00.
• The loan amount in the application cannot exceed the enrollment fee noted on our website.
• Books will NOT be included in the loan amount.
• Service charges may apply.

Workforce Solutions
Training & Education Scholarships

Hidalgo County Access to Success Program
Access to Success – HCCSA
 

Learners must achieve an average test score of at least 70% to meet the minimum successful completion requirement and qualify to receive IACET CEU credit. Learners will have three attempts at all graded assessments.