The University of Texas at Austin Oscar Mike (UTOM) Program
UTOM is a new portfolio of virtual Credentialing Assistance and Military Family Transition Support programs designed to support the U.S. Army Soldier for Life and ETS Sponsorship Programs. UTOM offers service members and spouses the opportunity to develop and certify professional skills and receive military transition support as they move to civilian life. Some fees may be covered for Soldiers via Army Credentialing Opportunities On-Line (COOL) Funding for military spouses may be covered via MySeco.
UTOM provides a holistic program for service members and military spouses, combining educational and career services offered by the Center for Professional Education and Strategic Initiatives office with emotional and social supportive programs from UT's Institute for Military and Veteran Family Wellness.
This program is made possible through partnerships formed between ETS Sponsorship, the Soldier for Life program, the U.S. Department of Labor and UT Austin. - The Department of Defense and the Department of the Army are neither affiliated with nor endorse our organization.
Upcoming Credentialing Programs - 100% Online
Project Management Certificate Program
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Human Resource Management Certificate Program
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Personal Trainer Certificate Program
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Let's Connect!
Employers and Organizations
Contact Liliya Spinazzola, Sr. Director of Professional Education & Strategic Initiatives, at lspinazzola@austin.utexas.edu, if you represent a company, government agency or nonprofit organization seeking workforce development solutions.
Military Families
Contact Program Coordinator Laurianne Rodriguez at UTOMMilitaryFamily@austin.utexas.edu, if you are a service member, veteran or spouse and interested in learning more about our military family transition support programs.
Veteran Service Organizations
Contact Dr. Elisa Borah, Director of the Institute for Military & Veteran Family Wellness (IMVFW), at UTOMMilitaryFamily@austin.utexas.edu if you are a military or veteran serving organization (VSO) interested in sharing information about your services/resources with transitioning military families.
Military Family Transition Supports
UTOM strives to offer exceptional educational opportunities for transitioning servicemembers and spouses and provides transition support for the whole family, such as the following programs offered through the Institute for Military and Veteran Family Wellness:
Monthly Up & Out Transition Seminars feature subject matter experts to discuss how to ensure a smooth post-service landing. Seminars are open to all transitioning spouses, partners and couples. Sign up for the seminar topics that interest you or complete the entire seminar series.
Spouses Transition Too (T2) Chats bring together transitioning spouses and committed partners to discuss all the ups and downs of the transition journey from the spouse's perspective.
The #CivLife Peer Panel lets you ask all your burning questions to veteran spouses who have been there and done that. They know the struggles and anticipation your family is facing as you create your new path in the post-service community and want to help.
To learn more or register for these seminars please visit: The Veteran Spouse Network EventBrite page
