MO Army National Guard Show-Me Summit Tech
Show-Me Summit Tech is a guided pathway for students to begin a part-time career in the Missouri National Guard as a Junior or Senior in high school, while pursuing dual credit opportunities in their desired Signature Program offered at the Summit Technology Academy. In this program, students who enlist in the Missouri National Guard will receive State Tuition Assistance to pay for dual credit classes, as well as college credit for their military training from their Joint Services Transcript (JST) once they return from their initial Entry Training.
National Guard members often make great employees in the civilian workforce. They are individuals who have chosen to dedicate a portion of their lives to serving our nation. They come from a place where accomplishing their mission is highly important, and they have an understanding of all the hard work and teamwork that accomplishment comes with. Regardless of rank, there is a sense of unity and a synergy that National Guardsmen are accustomed to and these are skills that will help them succeed in the civilian workforce.
Get a Step Ahead of Your Peers
Members of the military are highly sought after by civilian employers. There are several skills that you will learn throughout your time in the Missouri National Guard. A few highlights are:
- Security Clearance
- Leadership Training
- Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment
- Project management skills - mission first mentality
- Proven dedication to an organization
Money for School
Higher Education is a priority to The Missouri National Guard which is why we provide our soldiers with the best education benefit package possible. Our soldiers serve part time, which allows them to pursue their higher education as full time students. Some of these benefits include:
- Up to 100% Tuition Assistance to any public school in Missouri.
- Up to $742 per month tax free in GI Bill benefits while attending school full time after completion of Basic and Advanced individual training.
- A monthly pay check for their service one weekend a month.
- College credit for their military training (see below for examples).
**High School Students can use Missouri State Tuition Assistance to pay for dual credit course**
Forms
Computer Science
25U Signal Support Systems Specialist
26 credit hours at the University of Central Missouri
11 credit hours for Basic Training
- PE 1206 Lifetime Fitness
- CJ3005 Intro to Fire Arms Proficiency
- HED 1350 Responding to Emergencies
- MS 1110 Leadership and Personnel Development
15 free elective credit hours
- These hours can be applied to any free elective credit allowed by your specific degree plan
Health Science
MOS 68W Health Care Specialist
43 credit hours at the University of Central Missouri
11 credit hours for Basic Training
- PE 1206 Lifetime Fitness
- CJ3005 Intro to Fire Arms Proficiency
- HED 1350 Responding to Emergencies
- MS 1110 Leadership and Personnel Development
32 free elective credit hours
- These hours can be applied to any free elective credit allowed by your specific degree plan
*Free electives can be evaluated on a case by case basis by the Dean of your program to be applied toward your major.
Contact:
Staff Sergeant Tori Hoffman
Show-Me Summit Tech Advisor
816-714-4482