Training and Development Manager
$120KHigh match
High demand
Skills to develop
- — SHRM or ATD certification
- — Corporate training methodologies
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56D · ARMY · EnlistedChaplain Training Program
Chaplain Training Program
Director.
Army 56D (Chaplain Training Program Director). 240 hours of formal training translate to 5 validated civilian career pathways with salary bands of $65K–$120K. Sourced from DoD training data and Lightcast labor signals.
Training hours240DoD pipeline
ACE creditACEUp to 6 semester hours in Pastoral Counseling and Education
Tech roles3mapped to your code
Civilian pathways5validated
Cert coverage1/4direct + partial
/ 01 · Tech Roles
Roles your code maps to.
Industry tech roles your 56D background maps to — picked from BLS-anchored occupations using your training, cognitive skills, and systems experience.
Sort · Match descending
/ 02 · Skill Bridge
The gap, named.
What 56D training already gave you, and the specific gaps to close — not a generic checklist.
Already have05
- 01Curriculum Development for CPE→ Agile Development Methodologies
- 02Student Screening and Selection→ Data Analysis and Interpretation
- 03Interdisciplinary Training Techniques→ Cross-functional Team Collaboration
- 04ATRRS (Army Training Requirements and Resources System)→ Learning Management Systems (LMS)
- 05Installation Status Report (ISR)→ Project Management Software/Dashboarding Tools
To learn06
The concrete gap to bridge — specific to the roles above, not a generic checklist.
+SQL for data querying and manipulation+Data visualization tools such as Tableau or Power BI+Project management methodologies like Agile and Scrum+Cloud computing platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) basics+System analysis and design principles+Knowledge of hardware and software systems
How VWC fits
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Where your code lands.
Human Resources Manager
$110KGood match
Stable demand
Skills to develop
- — HR certification (e.g., SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP)
- — Labor law knowledge
Instructional Coordinator
$75KGood match
Growing demand
Skills to develop
- — Curriculum development software proficiency
- — Knowledge of educational standards
Higher Education Administrator
$95KModerate match
Stable demand
Skills to develop
- — Higher education policies and procedures
- — Student affairs experience
- — Grant writing
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Counselor/Coordinator
$65KModerate match
High demand
Skills to develop
- — Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or equivalent
- — Experience with corporate EAP programs
/ 04 · Hidden Strengths
What the code built.
Cognitive skills your 56D training built — and where they transfer in civilian work.
System Modeling
As a CPE director, you build a model of each student's professional development needs, integrating their past experiences, current skills, and future goals to create personalized training plans.
Transfers to
This skill translates to the ability to understand and create complex systems, predict outcomes based on various inputs, and adjust strategies to optimize performance.
Rapid Prioritization
You quickly assess and prioritize student needs, balancing individual development goals with the overall objectives of the chaplaincy and the military institution.
Transfers to
This is the ability to quickly assess situations, determine the most critical issues, and allocate resources effectively to address them.
After-Action Analysis
You conduct thorough reviews of training programs and individual student progress, identifying areas for improvement and incorporating lessons learned into future curriculum development.
Transfers to
This involves evaluating past performance, identifying strengths and weaknesses, and using that information to improve future strategies and outcomes.
Resource Optimization
You managed training resources, including time, personnel, and materials, to maximize the impact of the CPE program within budgetary constraints.
Transfers to
This skill involves efficiently allocating and managing available resources to achieve the best possible results.
/ 05 · Non-Obvious Matches
Roles the recruiter won't suggest.
Adjacent civilian roles your training maps to that conventional military-to-civilian advice tends to miss.
Instructional Coordinator
SOC 25-9031You've been directing and developing educational programs for chaplains, and you're skilled at curriculum development, training, and assessing student progress. This directly translates to the responsibilities of an instructional coordinator, who plans and implements educational programs in various settings.
Adjacent · MatchHuman Resources Training and Development Specialist
SOC 13-1151Your experience in developing and implementing training programs for chaplains, combined with your skills in student assessment and professional development, makes you well-suited for this role. You're adept at identifying training needs and creating effective programs to enhance employee skills and performance.
Adjacent · MatchMediation Specialist
SOC 29-9099You've been training chaplains in conflict resolution and counseling, which provides a solid foundation for mediating disputes in civilian settings. Your communication and interpersonal skills, combined with your understanding of human behavior, will make you an effective mediator.
Adjacent · Match/ 06 · Training & Certs
What you trained on.
Academy
Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) Program Director Training
Fort Jackson240hHours
6wkWeeks
ACECredit
Up to 6 semester hours in Pastoral Counseling and Education
Topics · 7
- Curriculum Development for CPE
- Student Screening and Selection
- Interdisciplinary Training Techniques
- Accreditation Requirements for CPE Programs
- Pastoral Counseling Methodologies
- Supervisory Skills for Chaplain Development
- Ethical Considerations in Chaplaincy
Partial coverage · 1
- Association for Clinical Pastoral Education (ACPE) Certified Educator70%
Specific ACPE policies, procedures, and certification requirements not covered in military training.
Recommended next · 03
- Board Certification as a Chaplain (BCC) through the Association of Professional Chaplains (APC)Adjacent
- Doctor of Ministry (DMin) in Pastoral Care and CounselingAdjacent
- Certified Healthcare Chaplaincy Educator (CHCE) if eligibleAdjacent
/ 07 · Systems Translation
What you ran, in their words.
Military systems you operated and their civilian equivalents for your resume.
| Military System | Civilian Equivalent | Domain |
|---|---|---|
| Army Training Requirements and Resources System (ATRRS) | Learning Management Systems (LMS) like Blackboard or Moodle | Operations |
| Digital Training Management System (DTMS) | Performance Tracking and Competency Management Software | Operations |
| Army Career Tracker (ACT) | Career planning and mentoring platforms like LinkedIn Learning | Operations |
| Defense Collaboration Services (DCS) | Video conferencing and collaboration platforms such as Zoom, Microsoft Teams, or Google Meet | Operations |
| Installation Status Report (ISR) | Project Management Software/Dashboarding tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) | Operations |
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