This article is the second in a four-part series on Kuder^® Journey, previously Kuder^® 4 Adults.

By: Catalina D’Achiardi-Ressler, Ph.D.
Kuder, Inc. Vice President of Research

Kuder Journey was developed to address the career planning needs of a diverse adult workforce population within an ever-changing national economy. Journey includes a variety of tools to help any adult through career planning and job search process. It includes customized features for nine different adult user populations to provide them with an enhanced experience throughout the system.

In an effort to increase awareness of the features available for each user type in Journey, this article is the second in a four-part series in which we highlight two of the nine pathways. It is our hope that this information will enable practitioners to better serve their adult populations when using Journey.

Veterans or Active Members of the Military
Below is a list outlining the actions that have been customized for veterans and active members in the military.

Learn About the GI Bill of Rights
This link to the GI Bill includes education assistance programs administered by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. It provides benefits to veterans and service members wishing to pursue an education. This tool links users directly to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and GI Bill web site, where users can access information about the GI Bill of Rights and educational benefits available to them.

Find a Military Transition Center
This tool provides users with a direct link to MilitaryConnection.com, which features a comprehensive directory for former members of the military. On the site, users can browse for government employment opportunities and find information on military education and military financial aid.

Find a Certified Counselor for Individual Help
Veterans and members of the military who are seeking to transition to civilian employment may find it beneficial to contact a certified counselor in their area to aid in the transition back into their community. The National Board for Certified Counselors is an independent credentialing organization with a web site that enables users to identify certified counselors. This tool allows users to search for a certified counselor by name, location, and/or area of practice.

Find Military-Friendly Employers
This tool includes a link to Military.com, where users can find employers looking for those with military experience. The site also provides users with resources to help them take advantage of the benefits of service – government benefits, scholarships, discounts, mentors, inspiring stories of military life or missions, and more.

Adults With a Disability
Adults with a disability will find the following options in their customized menu in Journey.

Find Vocational Rehabilitation Offices
State vocational rehabilitation (VR) agencies provide a wide variety of services to help the disabled with training and other services that are needed to return to work, enter a new line of work, or enter the workforce for the first time. This tool provides users with access to a list of state vocational rehabilitation web sites so they can readily access services and resources available in their state.

Find Assistive Technology
Adults with disabilities and functional limitations to technology may encounter obstacles in their job search. This tool connects them with a link to the Alliance for Technology Access (ATA), a national network of technology resource centers, organizations, individuals, and companies. ATA encourages and facilitates the empowerment of people with disabilities to participate fully in their communities. Through this link, users can learn how to overcome any technological barriers online so they can better explore their career options.

Review Rights and Accommodations
This tool links users directly with the Job Accommodation Network (JAN), a web site that provides free consulting services for individuals with physical or intellectual limitations that affect employment. Through JAN, users can take advantage of free services such as one-on-one consultation about job accommodation, assistance with requesting and negotiating accommodations, and information regarding their rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and related laws.

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