Counselors & School Reps

The DANTES Information Bulletin (DIB) is a monthly newsletter designed to help voluntary education (VolEd) professionals learn about Defense education programs, tools, and resources to better serve military members.

For the latest information on DANTES-sponsored programs, the following VolEd professionals are encouraged to subscribe and read the newsletter:

• Education Counselors
• Education Services Officers
• Education Services Specialists
• Education Technicians

What's Inside?

Each issue includes:

• An in-depth article highlighting an education program or theme
• "Hot News" provides updates on Defense education program initiatives
• "Troops to Teachers Spotlight" offers program updates and participant success stories

Help service members learn more about DANTES programs and services through social media. Share Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn posts from our DANTES social media platforms. On a regular basis, DANTES creates content that can be shared by the military Services and other partners in support of service member awareness of voluntary education opportunities. All posts are tailored to deliver the following key messages to service members:

• Emphasize the value of an education and why it is an important strategic investment in the future.
• Enhance Service member understanding of their education benefits and how to access them.
• Inspire military students to become more informed consumers of their education-career pathway.
• Strive to improve commitment to success and active decision-making as opportunities are pursued.
• Promote the value of choosing a quality education that supports military career development, future professional opportunities, and personal growth.

Like, Follow, and Share social media posts to stay up to date on education opportunities and promote awareness throughout your military Service and beyond!

In many cases, videos are more memorable than traditional written content. If you are looking for videos, program overviews, and webinars to enhance the sharing of DANTES-sponsored voluntary education program information, use the DANTES YouTube Channel for content. Voluntary education professionals have access to the most up-to-date videos available to promote or help explain Defense voluntary education programs.

• Education program tutorials
• Short social media videos
• Answers to frequently asked questions
• Motivational videos to inspire pursuing voluntary education
• Overview and webinar videos recorded from Live events

Download the MilEd Benefits mobile app today to get the most up-to-date information about military education benefits for your Service members and potential students. By downloading the app, you'll see how service members can learn about Defense Department, Department of Veterans Affairs, Military Services, and DANTES education programs - anytime, anywhere.

With simple-to-use eGuides and a user-friendly design, the MilEd Benefits app provides a one-stop shop to find no-cost education benefits that can help members with military advancement, completing a college degree, and transitioning to civilian employment after serving.

The MilEd Benefits app is easy to use and offers a section designed specifically for the Services' VolEd Community of Professionals, designed to offer you the following behind a special access code:

• Professional Development Training
• Calendars
• VolEd Staff Surveys
• News & Announcements
• PDI Updates
• Education Training
• Videos

This section requires an access code to open and is visible only to the VolEd Community of Professionals. Email Ms. Emily Bachman to get your access code: dantes_outreach@us.navy.mil