Program putting vets, their skills, in classrooms

By Dave Siff

updated 4:30 PM EST, Wed February 27, 2013

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Program putting vets, their skills, in classrooms

When their military service ends, many veterans face a new challenge: finding a job in the civilian workforce.

One area that's a natural fit for many veterans is teaching. Character traits like leadership, discipline and focus work as well in the classroom as they do on the battlefield.

In this edition of "Take Charge, Your Career," HLN Money Expert Clark Howard looks at a program that helps veterans become teachers.

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