Proven Path to SuccessWest Virginia Army National Guard

Proven Path to SuccessWest Virginia Army National Guard

My Background

• Recruiter for the WV Army National Guard

• SGT Thomas L Clarke Jr.• Hampshire County• Mineral County

• 2012 WVU Graduate

• Operation Iraqi Freedom 2008-2009

• 2011 Soldier of the year for the151st MP BN

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I. What is your plan?i. After high

schoolii. 5 Years from

nowiii. 10 Years from

nowII. What makes you different?

i. Why would an employer pick you?

ii. How do you stand out?

iii. What qualities do employers look for?

III. West Virginia Army National Guard

i. What is the Guard?ii. Benefits of Joining

the Guard?

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What is your plan?

1. What is your plan after you graduate?

2. Where do you see yourself in 5 years?

3. Where do you see yourself in 10 years?

LET ME HELP GET YOU TO WHERE YOU WANT TO BE!

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What do you think?

1. Why would an employer pick you?1. What makes you stand out from the

rest?

2. What will an employer be looking for in potential employees?1. Do you have these qualities?

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Scenario…WHO WOULD YOU SELECT AND WHY?

1. Applicant with a high school diploma VS Applicant with a high school diploma and military experience

2. Applicant with a college degree VS Applicant with a college degree and military experience

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Are you College Bound?

The West Virginia Army National Guard will pay 100% college tuition for you to any public College or University in the State of West Virginia Army National Guard.

PLUS…

All Soldiers will receive the Montgomery GI Bill as an incentive for joining our elite force!

This $362 of tax free money is to be used any way you see fit!

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An option to help!

West Virginia Army National Guard

What is the West Virginia Army National Guard

• A Component of the United States Army

• Dual Mission Organization

• A Part of the Community

• 1 Weekend a Month and 2 Weeks in the Summer

• A Tool to Help YOU Be Successful

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An option to help!

West Virginia Army National Guard

How can the Guard help you be more SUCCESSFUL in life?

Acronym – THE TEAMS

1. Tradition2. Honor3. Experience4. Training5. Education6. Adventure7. Money8. Service to your country

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EXPERIENCE – Real world experience

TRAINING – On the job training for your given MOS. A Step ahead of your peers

EDUCATION – 100% College TuitionMontgomery

GI Bill

MONEY – Drill Pay Montgomery GI Bill Health Insurance Retirement

SERVICE TO YOUR COUNTRY – Sense of PrideBeing a part of something larger than yourself

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Army Values

1. Loyalty – a matter of believing in and devoting yourself to someone of something

2. Duty – fulfilling your obligations

3. Respect – treating people as they should be treated

4. Selfless Service – putting the welfare of the nation, the Army and others before your own

5. Honor – living up to the Army Values

6. Integrity – doing what’s right

7. Personal Courage – facing fear, danger or adversity

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COLLEGE BOUND… Take a look at how much money you would be saving if you join the West Virginia Army National Guard!

ALREADY GRADUATED COLLEGE… Ask me if you qualify for our Student Loan Repayment Program of up to $50,000.

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Save $38,856 at West Virginia University

In State Student Living on Campus

• Tuition and Fees– $6,456

• Room and Board– $8,848

• Montgomery GI Bill– NONE

• Total Estimated Cost– $15,304 per year– $61,216 for 4 year degree

ARNG Member• Tuition and Fees

– $0

• Room and Board– $8,848

• Montgomery GI Bill– $362 per month– $3,258 per year

• Total Estimated Cost– $5,590 per year– $22,360 for 4 year degree

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Save $26,076 at Potomac State College

In state Student Living on Campus

• Tuition and Fees– $3,336

• Room and Board– $7,858

• Montgomery GI Bill– NONE

• Total Estimated Cost– $11,194 per year– $44,476 for 4 year degree

ARNG Member

• Tuition and Fees– $0

• Room and Board– $7,858

• Montgomery GI Bill– $362 per month– $3,258 per year

• Total Estimated Cost– $4,600 per year– $18,400 for 4 year degree

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Final Message!Today is the first day of the rest of your life!

- Charles Dederich

Give Me a Call to set up an interview so I can help put you on a path to SUCCESS!

QUESTIONS?

SGT Thomas Clarke

304.747.8541

Thomas.l.clarke2.mil@mail.mil