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Welcome
The Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTES) Stakeholder Engagement and Outreach program offers Department of Defense Voluntary Education (VolEd) professional speakers to address DoD and Service organizations, academic institutions and civilian education partners.

Mission Statement
The mission of the DANTES Speakers Bureau is to offer speakers who are knowledgeable about certain subject matter or with experiences related to DANTES mission and to educate and inform the public about DANTES and DoD voluntary education programs and career planning resources available at no-cost to actively serving U.S. military members.

Purpose
The purpose of the DANTES Speakers Bureau is to promote and share DANTES program information on a broad range of topics and reach more service members through community engagement. DANTES strengthens Defense Education Partnerships by collaborating with the Voluntary Education (VolEd) communities throughout the Department of Defense (DoD), college and universities, national testing centers, and higher education organizations.

Contact Us
EMail: dodhra-outreach-dantes@mail.mil
PH: (850) 824-0841
Speaker Requests
 

 
To request a speaker for your group, the DANTES Speakers Bureau must receive your request in advance. We ask that requests for in-person support be submitted 90-days prior and virtual support 60-days prior. All requests are individually evaluated, with consideration of the engagement, staff capacity and funding. In some cases, in-person requests cannot always be filled, and recommendations will be made to participate virtually using the Teams or Zoom platform.

Please complete the Speaker Request Form and send it to DANTES Stakeholder Engagement and Outreach via email to dodhra-outreach-dantes@mail.mil, if you would like to schedule a speaker. We will respond promptly.
 
Speakers & Topics
DANTES speakers are available to address groups on a variety of topics to include college and career planning, getting college credit for what you already know, evaluating military training for college credit and inclusion on the Joint Services’ Transcript, enrolling in college, and receiving education support services at remote and forward operating locations. To request a speaker, complete the Speaker Request Form located above.
Why Us?
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DANTES speakers engage and provide meaningful insights to a wide range of audiences. Whether addressing military organizations, education professionals, or community partners, our speakers ensure each session is relevant and impactful. Whether you're looking for guidance on earning college credit, navigating career transitions, or leveraging your military experience, we have the right speaker for your needs.

Did You Know?
DANTES speakers are available for both in-person and virtual engagements. Submit your request today!
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