ASVAB Domination Podcast 30 – From the Military to your Dream Job: Changing Lives with Jai Salters of ACT NOW Education

Empowering the Military Community: Jai Salters Mission with ActNow Education In this episode of the ASVAB Domination Podcast, host Mickey Gamonal interviews Jai Salters, who works with ActNow Education, a nonprofit devoted to aiding military personnel and their families transition into tech careers. ActNow Education, established in 2001, aims to assist 1,000 service members, with 70 already supported under Jai's guidance. The organization offers free access to educational resources, certificate programs, and job fairs, intending to enhance the military community’s job prospects in technology and beyond. Jai also shares his personal journey from scoring 42 on the ASVAB to becoming a commissioned Navy officer and emphasizes the importance of hard work, lifelong learning, and networking in achieving career success. 00:00 Introduction to ASVAB Domination Podcast 00:16 Meet Jai Salters: A Mission to Empower Service Members 01:57 Exploring ActNow Education's Impact and Programs 17:45 Jai's Personal Journey and ASVAB Story 23:40 The Journey Through Navy Qualifications 24:31 Embracing Lifelong Learning and Helping Others 27:20 From Navy to Nonprofit: A Transition Story 28:30 ASVAB Preparation: Tools and Tips 32:47 Comparing ASVAB to Other Certification Exams 34:58 The Challenge of High-Stakes Testing 39:04 Mentorship and Setting High Career Goals 39:53 Engaging the Community: Act Now Education 41:14 The Importance of Preparation and Mentorship 45:46 Closing Remarks and Resources for ASVAB Prep   Act Now Education: https://actnoweducation.org/ Jai Salters: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jai-salters ASVAB Domination: Asvabdomination.com Gamonal Tutors: gamonaltutors.com Peterson's Test Prep: https://www.petersons.com/testprep/asvab/   https://asvabdomination.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Episode-30.wav