Education Opportunity

Strong Bonds - 16-18 May 08. Stronger relationships mean a stronger ARMY. As members of the world's premier fighting force, Army Soldiers sacrifice for our country every day, and so do their loved ones. Military life places extreme hardship on relationships, especially in wartime, so the Army - backed by Congress - has committed unprecedented resources to help Soldiers build stronger relationships through the Strong Bonds Program. This program empowers Soldiers and their loved ones with relationship-building skills, and connects them to community health and support resources. It is a holistic, preventative program committed to the restoration and preservation of Army families, even those near crisis. The program is initiated and led by the Army Chaplains. With Strong Bonds, participants not only bond with their loved ones. They bond with other Army families, chaplains and the Army community as a whole. In turn, our Soldiers realize that they're not in this alone. They have an entire Army of support, both on duty and off. Strong Bonds has specialized programs for single Soldiers, couples and families. Those Soldiers being deployed or redeployed can also learn special coping tactics. Learn more about PEC's Family Program or call 212-4885; And, to learn more about the National Program follow the link.

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Financial Peace University - 2008. PEC folks get to have a Total Money Makeover as they learn to: Beat debt and build wealth; Make a budget that you will understand and use; Communicate with your spouse about finances; Invest with confidence; Change your financial future. This topic and tools are important for Single folks as well as Married because, finances are the number one topic couples fight over.

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National Guard Bureau (NGB) Family Program Conference for Volunteers - A yearly opportunity, National Guard Bureau's Family Program Conference for Volunteers, selects only a few from PEC's military and civilian folks to attend this event which empowers folks with a wealth of knowledge and resources; and folks also return with a multitude of connections from the 54 States and Territories. If you are interested, let the FRG Coordinator know of your interest and availability. Held yearly the last weekend in July. The past years have been held in: San Diego, New Mexico, Boston, Philadelphia, Chicago, and this year St. Louis!

New Mexico Boston Chicago Youth

You Are Unique - You Are Unique was the 2007 opportunity for the PEC Family. The morning included a special presentation by one of PEC's Staff from the Organizational Readiness Training Center, who gave an interactive presentation with insights into participants unique personality traits, as defined by the Myer's Briggs Assessment. This personality appreciating session was followed by a special Spa that pampered the body, mind, and spirit.

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Extreme You - Extreme You was the 2005 PEC's Family Conference. This Morning event spring boarded folks into the New Year. PEC's family of military and civilians were empowered to be Fit-4-Life, as well as Financial Fit; Attitude "FISH" Fit; and Fit to Reach Goals. The conference was capped off with a delicious bowl of home-made chili and great fellowship, and was a day that definitely inspire the Extreme You!

Learning Hour - PEC's family of folks are talented and sometimes they share their time and talents with the FRG. When an opportunity is scheduled, take advantage because, they are treasured. Past learning have included: Stampin & Card Making for Deployed Soldiers, Deana's Herb Garden, Christmas Ornament Make, as well as general interests around Health, Wellness, and Readiness.

Youth

Separation Handbooks

Deployment Survival
3-5 year olds
6 -8 year olds
9 -12 year olds
13-15 year olds
Youth Web

Military One Source

(Confidential help for life’s problems)

Phone: 1-800-342-9647

http://www.pec.ngb.army.mil/ (The National Guard Professional Education Center); www.NGPEC-Family.org (The National Guard Professional Education Center Family Readiness Group)

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