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What is Lyft? Lyft is a platform that connects drivers with individuals and organizations that need rides. In addition to helping passengers get from A to B, in select markets drivers may also opt in to deliver essential items - such as groceries, medical supplies, and home necessities - to people who need them. Why Lyft? Boost Your Income: You get paid for the time and distance of a trip, plus tips and bonuses. Be Your Own Boss: Set your own schedule and keep control over when you drive and earn. Support the community: Lyft drivers are essential to our neighborhoods, communities, and cities. When you give rides, you're playing a vital role. How Lyft Driving Works Step 1: Open the app and turn on driver mode Step 2: Accept a passenger ride request Step 3: Pick up your passenger at their location Step 4: Drop off your passenger at their destination *Once the ride has completed, payment is processed automatically and you're ready for your next ride! Driver Requirements You're at least 25 years old You have a 4-door from 2004 or newer You own an iPhone or Android smartphone You have a clean driving record and auto insurance You consent to our driver screening and background checks This opportunity is for an independent contractor. Driving with Lyft is perfect for those looking for a flexible full-time or part-time opportunity. Be your own boss - hours are completely flexible. Drive mornings, evenings, weekdays, or weekends. No previous experience required.

What is Lyft? Lyft is a platform that connects drivers with individuals and organizations that need rides. In addition to helping passengers get from A to B, in select markets drivers may also opt in to deliver essential items - such as groceries, medical supplies, and home necessities - to people who need them. Why Lyft? Boost Your Income: You get paid for the time and distance of a trip, plus tips and bonuses. Be Your Own Boss: Set your own schedule and keep control over when you drive and earn. Support the community: Lyft drivers are essential to our neighborhoods, communities, and cities. When you give rides, you're playing a vital role. How Lyft Driving Works Step 1: Open the app and turn on driver mode Step 2: Accept a passenger ride request Step 3: Pick up your passenger at their location Step 4: Drop off your passenger at their destination *Once the ride has completed, payment is processed automatically and you're ready for your next ride! Driver Requirements You're at least 25 years old You have a 4-door from 2004 or newer You own an iPhone or Android smartphone You have a clean driving record and auto insurance You consent to our driver screening and background checks This opportunity is for an independent contractor. Driving with Lyft is perfect for those looking for a flexible full-time or part-time opportunity. Be your own boss - hours are completely flexible. Drive mornings, evenings, weekdays, or weekends. No previous experience required.

JOB SUMMARYMaintains excellence in guest service and quality control of operations consistently to ensure the company mission is attained.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Runs shifts effectively to ensure quality products, guest service, and restaurant cleanliness meet system standards.Consistently ensures guests receive quality products in five minutes or less for in house orders and four minutes or less for drive thru orders. Ensures proper product quality control, presentation and hold times according to the Operations Training Manual, Order Assembly.Accesses financial information and completes weekly sales and labor during their shift.Routinely monitors and coaches team on safety best practices related to the Culver's hazard communication program and workplace safety.Empowers team to handle guest comments "the Culver's way."Ensures team is knowledgeable concerning products and guest service.Demonstrates and maintains a positive attitude among team members.Demonstrates and ensures proper personal hygiene and food safety practices are maintained in the restaurant.Displays point of purchase (P.O.P.) materials timely according to the current marketing campaign. Demonstrates proficiency on all restaurant positions.Provides ongoing development of crew chief and shift leader using the management training checklist. Maintains an adequate team on each shift to meet labor cost standards.Ensures proper follow up of visitation and full field reports, including but not limited to cleanliness, hospitality, and ground appearance.Performs daily morning, afternoon and evening restaurant toursPrepares and reviews daily reconciliation report against daily control totals from cash register system ensuring accuracy.Runs financial report, counts afternoon drawers, enters drawer pickups and completes daily.Ensures team is cross-trained by the training team effectively.Help identify and develop candidates for the crew chief position.Completes food inventory order accurately, using forecasts and projections based on current restaurant sales.Observes and maintains daily inventory levels accurately, based on current restaurant sales.Ensures shelf life, rotation of inventory and tempering sheet is maintained.Delegates and ensures the accurate completion of the Quality Control/Safe Food Checklist and First In-First Out product rotation.Completes end-of-the month inventory procedures accurately.Delegates restaurant and equipment cleaning.Directs weekly and monthly odd jobs to team assigning them to daily deployment sheet.Demonstrates positive and effective role modeling for all team members through appearance and attitude.Follows restaurant policies and procedures consistently.Demonstrates and ensures team is following system standards for uniforms and appearance.Attends all manager and team member meetings.Follows and encourages team to follow all restaurant policies and procedures.Checks e-mail and extranet twice daily during each shift and responds as necessary.Uses radiant for cash counting procedures.QUALIFICATIONSEDUCATION: College graduate with a degree in hotel and restaurant management or equivalent experience. Certified from a national food safety program.EXPERIENCE: One year experience in a supervisory position.CHARACTERISTICS: Have the ability to effectively organize work, communicate well and be management oriented. Be knowledgeable in all aspects of business and show good judgment. Demonstrates an energetic, positive attitude that is contagious.COMPENSATION: Salary is commensurate with person's qualifications and will reflect present market for a person of similar responsibilities. PHYSICAL ABILITIESStand ConstantlyWalk ConstantlySit OccasionallyHandling ConstantlyLift / carry 10 lbs or less ConstantlyLift / carry 11-20 lbs ConstantlyLift / carry 21-50 lbs FrequentlyLift / carry 51-100 lbs OccasionallyMANAGEMENT LEADERSHIP SUCCESS FACTORSCOMMUNICATION: Verbal, written, presentations to others; communication up - same level - direct reports; inclusive, honest, direct, timely; clear, concise; confronts the brutal facts; delivers ideas for solutions with problems.CHANGE MANAGEMENT: Taking initiative, supportive of change; reacts quickly and appropriate; sets a good example as a role model in accepting change, executing change initiatives and following through to insure changes are effective.DECISION MAKING & PROBLEM SOLVING: Uses judgment, common sense and sensitivity in addressing issues; gathers appropriate information and seeks input from cross functional team members; collaborates with others to insure that decisions are made with consideration for impact on others; makes timely and fair decisions; able to make tough decisions when necessary.INNOVATION, CREATIVITY & VISION: Seeks new ways to improve efficiency, effectiveness, quality; achieves extra-ordinary results with ordinary resources.PLANNING (short and long term): Organized and able to establish priorities, required resources; delivers the desired results; manages multiple deadlines and priorities; insures that planning involves cross-functional team members to assess impact of deadlines and utilization of resources.ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS: Builds effective relationships with both external (guests and vendors) and internal (team members) stakeholders, and between levels, teams and across functions. Supports and cooperates with other teams, negotiates and has the ability to influence others.BUILDS AND SUSTAINS A HIGH PERFORMANCE TEAM: Selects the right people for the right job. Develops team members, provides training and development to support their success; empowers team members to make decisions while minimizing risks; provides measurable feedback in a timely manner; retains valuable talent and builds the effectiveness of the team as a whole. Plays like a championACCOUNTABILITY: Walks the talk. Delivers results on time and at the quality level promised.

JOB SUMMARYMaintains excellence in guest service and quality control of operations consistently to ensure the company mission is attained.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Runs shifts effectively to ensure quality products, guest service, and restaurant cleanliness meet system standards.Consistently ensures guests receive quality products in five minutes or less for in house orders and four minutes or less for drive thru orders. Ensures proper product quality control, presentation and hold times according to the Operations Training Manual, Order Assembly.Accesses financial information and completes weekly sales and labor during their shift.Routinely monitors and coaches team on safety best practices related to the Culver's hazard communication program and workplace safety.Empowers team to handle guest comments "the Culver's way."Ensures team is knowledgeable concerning products and guest service.Demonstrates and maintains a positive attitude among team members.Demonstrates and ensures proper personal hygiene and food safety practices are maintained in the restaurant.Displays point of purchase (P.O.P.) materials timely according to the current marketing campaign. Demonstrates proficiency on all restaurant positions.Provides ongoing development of crew chief and shift leader using the management training checklist. Maintains an adequate team on each shift to meet labor cost standards.Ensures proper follow up of visitation and full field reports, including but not limited to cleanliness, hospitality, and ground appearance.Performs daily morning, afternoon and evening restaurant toursPrepares and reviews daily reconciliation report against daily control totals from cash register system ensuring accuracy.Runs financial report, counts afternoon drawers, enters drawer pickups and completes daily.Ensures team is cross-trained by the training team effectively.Help identify and develop candidates for the crew chief position.Completes food inventory order accurately, using forecasts and projections based on current restaurant sales.Observes and maintains daily inventory levels accurately, based on current restaurant sales.Ensures shelf life, rotation of inventory and tempering sheet is maintained.Delegates and ensures the accurate completion of the Quality Control/Safe Food Checklist and First In-First Out product rotation.Completes end-of-the month inventory procedures accurately.Delegates restaurant and equipment cleaning.Directs weekly and monthly odd jobs to team assigning them to daily deployment sheet.Demonstrates positive and effective role modeling for all team members through appearance and attitude.Follows restaurant policies and procedures consistently.Demonstrates and ensures team is following system standards for uniforms and appearance.Attends all manager and team member meetings.Follows and encourages team to follow all restaurant policies and procedures.Checks e-mail and extranet twice daily during each shift and responds as necessary.Uses radiant for cash counting procedures.QUALIFICATIONSEDUCATION: College graduate with a degree in hotel and restaurant management or equivalent experience. Certified from a national food safety program.EXPERIENCE: One year experience in a supervisory position.CHARACTERISTICS: Have the ability to effectively organize work, communicate well and be management oriented. Be knowledgeable in all aspects of business and show good judgment. Demonstrates an energetic, positive attitude that is contagious.COMPENSATION: Salary is commensurate with person's qualifications and will reflect present market for a person of similar responsibilities. PHYSICAL ABILITIESStand ConstantlyWalk ConstantlySit OccasionallyHandling ConstantlyLift / carry 10 lbs or less ConstantlyLift / carry 11-20 lbs ConstantlyLift / carry 21-50 lbs FrequentlyLift / carry 51-100 lbs OccasionallyMANAGEMENT LEADERSHIP SUCCESS FACTORSCOMMUNICATION: Verbal, written, presentations to others; communication up - same level - direct reports; inclusive, honest, direct, timely; clear, concise; confronts the brutal facts; delivers ideas for solutions with problems.CHANGE MANAGEMENT: Taking initiative, supportive of change; reacts quickly and appropriate; sets a good example as a role model in accepting change, executing change initiatives and following through to insure changes are effective.DECISION MAKING & PROBLEM SOLVING: Uses judgment, common sense and sensitivity in addressing issues; gathers appropriate information and seeks input from cross functional team members; collaborates with others to insure that decisions are made with consideration for impact on others; makes timely and fair decisions; able to make tough decisions when necessary.INNOVATION, CREATIVITY & VISION: Seeks new ways to improve efficiency, effectiveness, quality; achieves extra-ordinary results with ordinary resources.PLANNING (short and long term): Organized and able to establish priorities, required resources; delivers the desired results; manages multiple deadlines and priorities; insures that planning involves cross-functional team members to assess impact of deadlines and utilization of resources.ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS: Builds effective relationships with both external (guests and vendors) and internal (team members) stakeholders, and between levels, teams and across functions. Supports and cooperates with other teams, negotiates and has the ability to influence others.BUILDS AND SUSTAINS A HIGH PERFORMANCE TEAM: Selects the right people for the right job. Develops team members, provides training and development to support their success; empowers team members to make decisions while minimizing risks; provides measurable feedback in a timely manner; retains valuable talent and builds the effectiveness of the team as a whole. Plays like a championACCOUNTABILITY: Walks the talk. Delivers results on time and at the quality level promised.

The Catering Manager must be a charismatic, up and coming, strong leader who excels in a fast-paced environment. He/She must be able to think on their feet and provide support on the fly -- this a fun, exciting place to have a career. The Catering Manager must have a good understanding of what it takes to create a positive, cultured work environment. The Catering Manager will be able to work hand in hand, supporting the General Manager, Team Members, and overseeing operational excellence in the kitchen. Candidates must be infectiously enthusiastic and be brand ambassadors in their surrounding neighborhoods.Catering Manager Job Requirements: Deliver a timely, accurate customer experience to every customerA consistent focus on the team and creating a fun environment to excel inDaily coaching of team members, providing feedback and support on every shiftDrive Sales Growth through operational excellence and continual training of Team MembersQuality of Operations and Food Excellence through adherence to company standards Catering Manager Job Qualifications: Must possess the ability to lead a fast-paced restaurant environmentThe ability and culinary skills to be hands-on every shift2+ years in Fast Casual or Casual Dining - Catering/Food Delivery background a plus Preference of no more than 2 jobs in 4 yearsThe ability to execute Team Member Scheduling and Ordering/InventoryCatering Manager Benefits: Competitive SalaryAttainable Bonus ProgramHealth Benefits and PTO Company Meal Policy

The Assistant Manager must be a charismatic, up and coming, strong leader who excels in a fast-paced environment. He/She must be able to think on their feet and provide support on the fly -- this a fun, exciting place to have a career. The Assistant Manager must have a good understanding of what it takes to create a positive, cultured work environment. The Assistant Manager will be able to work hand in hand, supporting the General Manager, Team Members, and overseeing operational excellence in the kitchen. Candidates must be infectiously enthusiastic and be brand ambassadors in their surrounding neighborhoods.Assistant Manager Job Requirements: Deliver a timely, accurate customer experience to every customerA consistent focus on the team and creating a fun environment to excel inDaily coaching of team members, providing feedback and support on every shiftDrive Sales Growth through operational excellence and continual training of Team MembersQuality of Operations and Food Excellence through adherence to company standards Assistant Manager Job Qualifications: Must possess the ability to lead a fast-paced restaurant environmentThe ability and culinary skills to be hands-on every shift2+ years in Fast Casual -- Catering/Food Delivery background a plus Preference of no more than 2 jobs in 4 yearsThe ability to execute Team Member Scheduling and Ordering/InventoryAssistant Manager Benefits: Competitive SalaryAttainable Bonus ProgramHealth Benefits and PTO Company Meal Policy

Exciting opportunities abound for experienced Fast Casual Restaurant General & Assistant Managers in the greater DC & Richmond areas of Virginia. Scratch-made, fast-paced environment looking for hands-on team leaders for a fast-growing concept with growth opportunities.Restaurant General and Assistant Manager Responsibilities:Ability to lead, develop and train a food & customer-focused teamNew Restaurant Opening experience is a plusBe able to grow sales and profit while supplying operational excellenceTeach, train and incentivize your teams while providing a busy and fun environmentRestaurant Assistant Manager Qualifications:2+ Years in Fast Casual with Catering and Delivery experience a plus, with no more than 2 jobs in the past 4 yearsInfectiously enthusiastic with the abilities to think on the fly and jump in when neededOrdering/Inventory and Financial Management a mustBe able to create & maintain a positive cultured work environmentRestaurant Assistant Manager Benefits:Competitive Salaries + Bonus ProgramHealth Benefits & PTOFast Growing Advancement Opportunities

Cook Hours: Full Time 12 hour shifts Will be responsible for cooking meals for our residents. Will also provide assistance in other dietary functions. Qualifications: Nursing home experience High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Food Handlers permit if required per state regulations. ServSafe Food Safety Certification preferred. Benefits: Health/Dental/Vision/Disability/Life Insurance 401 (k) Plan and Matching Employee Discounts on Cell Phone service, Hotels, Movie Tickets, etc. Vacation Time, Holiday Pay and Sick Time Take a look at these benefits (and more!) at Cambridge Health & Rehabilitation Center is a modern, state-of-the-art care center, conveniently located at 1106 Golfview Drive, near the Fort Bend County Club. Our Richmond location provides easy access from I-69 Southwest Freeway and serves the Richmond, Rosenberg, Sugar Land, and Southwest Houston areas. We feature 118 beds and beautiful spacious rooms in both private and semi-private settings. Our commitment to excellence extends beyond delivering world class health care. Our company mission is to dignify and transform post-acute care. Are you a Cook who is eager to make a difference? Explore more about this opportunity and how you can help us write a new chapter in our story of providing exceptional care and making a positive impact in the lives of everyone we serve. Our Values: C.A.P.L.I.C.O. Customer Second, Employee First Accountability Passion for Learning Love one Another Intelligent Risk Taking Celebration Ownership Apply Today! Cambridge Health & Rehabilitation Center 1106 Golfview Drive Richmond, TX 77469 Unable to apply at the moment, or are you interested in hearing more about future opportunities with us? Join our talent network at Back to Jobs

Cafeteria Worker - Richmond County School System K-12 $8.25 per hour 25 hours per week A safe and clean learning environment is critical to a student's ability to focus. You can make a difference by becoming a food service worker! Food Service workers are highly important to the success of the learning environment. Hungry children cannot concentrate. Kelly Education has short and long-term opportunities available for you to make a big impact in young student lives! HIRING Immediately!!! No experience required. This rewarding opportunity comes with free training, paid orientation, and the flexibility to create a schedule that works for you, and so much more. Responsibilities Include: In the absence of a full-time food service worker, the KES food service worker will create a clean environment for students, staff and visitors in the assigned building as well as preparing food. The food service worker will act under the direction of the School District's full-time Nutritional Manager or his or her designee, who has ultimate responsibility for designing and implementing nutritional services. Follow sign in and sign out procedures, as prescribed by the School District. Dresses in a safe and appropriate manner as described in the KES Standards of Professional Conduct Assist in providing cleaning, food preparation, cashiering, and other nutritional care services to the building and school grounds, under the direction and guidance of School District personnel. Follow the School District's cleaning and sanitation rules and procedures. Implement proper care, use, and safety of equipment. Report any school building or grounds safety concerns, or faulty equipment to School District personnel. Report all personal injury or school property or theft to Kelly supervisor and District/School personnel immediately. Requirements: GED or High School Diploma You'll enjoy: Free training to prepare you for the classroom Weekly pay Kelly-sponsored Affordable Care Act healthcare coverage for eligible employees Group insurance options* Flexible scheduling: work a few days or every day Your preference of school Free ongoing professional development The satisfaction of knowing the work you do is making a positive impact in young lives in your community! Next Steps: Apply now at mykellyjobs.com and email your education document to: Brittini at Recruiter: Brittini H ext 204 Why Kelly ® ? Looking for meaningful work that enriches the lives of students in your community? At Kelly® Education, we connect passionate people with great jobs in local schools. Whether you're looking to work a few days a week or every day, want to work in a classroom or a non-instructional role-we'll connect you with flexible work you can feel good about. Even if you're new to the education field, our thorough training and orientation will prepare you to be successful. About Kelly ® At Kelly, we're always thinking about what's next and advising job seekers on new ways of working to reach their full potential. In fact, we're a leading advocate for temporary/nontraditional workstyles, because we believe they allow flexibility and tremendous growth opportunities that enable a better way to work and live. Connecting great people with great companies is what we do best, and our employment opportunities span a wide variety of workstyles, skill levels, and industries around the world. Kelly is an equal opportunity employer committed to employing a diverse workforce, including, but not limited to, minorities, females, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans, sexual orientation, gender identity. Equal Employment Opportunity is The Law.

Dishwasher Shift: 12 hour shifts Benefits: Health/Dental/Vision/Disability/Life Insurance 401 (k) Plan and Matching Employee Discounts on Cell Phone service, Hotels, Movie Tickets, etc. Vacation Time, Holiday Pay and Sick Time Take a look at these benefits (and more!) at Cambridge Health & Rehabilitation Center is a modern, state-of-the-art care center, conveniently located at 1106 Golfview Drive, near the Fort Bend County Club. Our Richmond location provides easy access from I-69 Southwest Freeway and serves the Richmond, Rosenberg, Sugar Land, and Southwest Houston areas. We feature 118 beds and beautiful spacious rooms in both private and semi-private settings. Our commitment to excellence extends beyond delivering world class health care. Our company mission is to dignify and transform post-acute care. Are you a Dishwasher who is eager to make a difference? Explore more about this opportunity and how you can help us write a new chapter in our story of providing exceptional care and making a positive impact in the lives of everyone we serve. Our Values: C.A.P.L.I.C.O. Customer Second, Employee First Accountability Passion for Learning Love one Another Intelligent Risk Taking Celebration Ownership Apply Today! Cambridge Health & Rehabilitation Center 1106 Golfview Drive Richmond, TX 77469 Unable to apply at the moment, or are you interested in hearing more about future opportunities with us? Join our talent network at Back to Jobs

Cafeteria Worker - Richmond County School System K-12$8.25 per hour 25 hours per weekA safe and clean learning environment is critical to a student's ability to focus. You can make a difference by becoming a food service worker! Food Service workers are highly important to the success of the learning environment. Hungry children cannot concentrate. Kelly Education has short and long-term opportunities available for you to make a big impact in young student lives!HIRING Immediately!!! No experience required. This rewarding opportunity comes with free training, paid orientation, and the flexibility to create a schedule that works for you, and so much more.**Responsibilities Include:**+ In the absence of a full-time food service worker, the KES food service worker will create a clean environment for students, staff and visitors in the assigned building as well as preparing food.+ The food service worker will act under the direction of the School District's full-time Nutritional Manager or his or her designee, who has ultimate responsibility for designing and implementing nutritional services.+ Follow sign in and sign out procedures, as prescribed by the School District.+ Dresses in a safe and appropriate manner as described in the KES Standards of Professional Conduct+ Assist in providing cleaning, food preparation, cashiering, and other nutritional care services to the building and school grounds, under the direction and guidance of School District personnel.+ Follow the School District's cleaning and sanitation rules and procedures.+ Implement proper care, use, and safety of equipment.+ Report any school building or grounds safety concerns, or faulty equipment to School District personnel.+ Report all personal injury or school property or theft to Kelly supervisor and District/School personnel immediately.**Requirements:**+ GED or High School Diploma**You'll enjoy:**+ Free training to prepare you for the classroom+ Weekly pay+ Kelly-sponsored Affordable Care Act healthcare coverage for eligible employees+ Group insurance options*+ Flexible scheduling: work a few days or every day+ Your preference of school+ Free ongoing professional development+ The satisfaction of knowing the work you do is making a positive impact in young lives in your community!**Next Steps:**+ Apply now at mykellyjobs.comand **email your education document to: Brittini at ****Recruiter: Brittini H ext 204****Why Kelly** **®** **?**Looking for meaningful work that enriches the lives of students in your community? At Kelly® Education, we connect passionate people with great jobs in local schools. Whether you're looking to work a few days a week or every day, want to work in a classroom or a non-instructional role-we'll connect you with flexible work you can feel good about. Even if you're new to the education field, our thorough training and orientation will prepare you to be successful.**About Kelly** **®**At Kelly, we're always thinking about what's next and advising job seekers on new ways of working to reach their full potential. In fact, we're a leading advocate for temporary/nontraditional workstyles, because we believe they allow flexibility and tremendous growth opportunities that enable a better way to work and live. Connecting great people with great companies is what we do best, and our employment opportunities span a wide variety of workstyles, skill levels, and industries around the world.Kelly is an equal opportunity employer committed to employing a diverse workforce, including, but not limited to, minorities, females, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans, sexual orientation, gender identity. Equal Employment Opportunity is The Law.

It takes energy to keep the Army National Guard marching on, and that's where you take the lead. As a Food Service Specialist for the Guard, it's your duty to provide the sustenance your fellow Soldiers need to put their best foot forward and protect the nation. In this role, you will take care of all dietary and nutritional needs of fellow Soldiers, ensuring their ability to face the challenges before them. You'll learn how to plan and prep menus, how to prepare and serve food, and how to ensure food safety and facility sanitation, whether you're feeding 25 Soldiers or 2,500, in the field or in a fixed facility.Job Duties • Bake, fry, braise, boil, simmer, steam and sauté as prescribed by Army recipes • Operate, maintain and clean field kitchen equipment • Perform preventive maintenance on garrison and field kitchen equipmentSome of the Skills You'll Learn • Standard and dietetic menus and recipes • Food and supply ordering • Storage of meats, poultry and other perishable itemsHelpful Skills • Interest in cooking, home economics, health, mathematics, accounting and chemistry Through your training, you will develop the skills and experience to enjoy a civilian career in restaurants or organizations that have their own dining facilities. Depending on which specialty you pursue, you'll be able to pursue a career as a cook, chef, meat cutter, butcher, or baker.Earn While You Learn Get paid to learn! Join the Army National Guard and you will learn valuable job skills while earning a regular paycheck and qualifying for tuition assistance. Food Service Specialist job training requires 10 weeks of Basic Training, where you'll learn fundamental Soldiering skills, and nine weeks of Advanced Individual Training (AIT). Part of this time is spent in the classroom and part in the field.The National Guard is a unique element of the U.S. military that serves both community and country. The Guard responds to domestic emergencies, overseas combat missions, counterdrug efforts, reconstruction missions and more. Any state governor or the President of the United States can call on the Guard in a moment's notice. Guard Soldiers hold civilian jobs or attend college while maintaining their military training part time. Guard Soldiers' primary area of operation is their home state. The Guard dates back to 1636, when Citizen-Soldiers formed militias to defend community and country. And for 377 years, the Guard has stayed true to its roots. Enlisting in the National Guard means more time at home. Training typically requires one weekend each month, with a two-week training period once each year. Get a degree with money for school, learn job skills that translate to the civilian world, make bonds that last a lifetime and earn pride for life. When you become a Guard Soldier, your family will thank you, your country will thank you and your future will owe you. Contact a recruiter to find more specifics about your opportunities in the Army National Guard.