EDUCATION & TRAINING
(580) 213-7388 | BUILDING 314
MONDAY-THURSDAY 0730-1630
FRIDAY 0900-1600
The Education and Training Section specializes in active duty voluntary education, testing services, and training. Education and Training is open for walk-ins. Testing Services is by appointment only.
Education Services
The education services office helps all active duty with tuition assistance, enrolling in the Skillbridge program, education information during transition out of the military, CCAF, bachelors and master’s degrees, and commissioning questions.
Do you have questions about your CCAF? Are you confused on the difference between the Montgomery GI Bill and the Post 9/11 Bill? Do you need guidance on tuition assistance or CLEP/DSST options?
Speak with an Education Services Specialist at 213-7388 or email 71mss.dpe@us.af.mil for more additional information/questions.
Civilian training needs can be addressed through our civilian training manager. Civilian Tuition Assistance, supervisor training course, new employee orientation course, and other leadership / development courses are available.
BASE TRAINING
Base training needs will go through the base training manager to the Unit Training Managers for active duty. Responsible for making sure that all of the enlisted personnel stationed at Vance AFB have their Career Field Education and Training plans (CFETP) in place and on file.
Additionally, Base training ensures that all members of the enlisted force are receiving the proper training that they need in order to do their job effectively. Base Training will assist Unit Training Managers in scheduling any CDC exams that you need and will ensure that you are prepared not only to test but also to succeed.
Base Training also serves as a liaison between the Commanders and the airmen who are receiving the training. That way all Commanders are aware of the progress of training for the airmen under their command.
CIVILIAN TRAINING
For any supervisors who supervise civilians need to take the Air Force New Supervisor Training Course (within one year) or Experienced Supervisor Training (every three years) please contact your unit training manage in order to enroll in the course which will provide supervisors new and old with the skills they need to document and counsel the civilian members of the team that they are supervising.
Civilian training needs can be addressed through our civilian training manager. Civilian Tuition Assistance, supervisor training course, new employee orientation course, and other leadership / development courses are available.
TESTING
All testing is by appointment only.
Email 71mss.dpe@us.af.mil to schedule exams.
To see the complete list of tests offered by the Education & Training Center please download the PDF below!
AIR FORCE COOL PROGRAM
STEP 1
SEARCH AFSC RELATED CREDENTIALS
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Login to your AFVEC account and find the AF COOL Homepage link at the top of the screen
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Navigate to the AF COOL Homepage and once there, select the “Search AFSC Related Credentials” box and your AFSC specific credentials that you are eligible for will be listed
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Select the credential you wish to pursue through the AF COOL program (Note: You can sort the credentials via funding method, i.e., AF COOL, GI Bill, etc)
