With the economy in a downward spiral, getting a job straight out of college is becoming less and less promising.

However, Fort Knox, a Kentucky army base just south of Louisville, has opened up 1,400 jobs. Not only did they create jobs, but they are now taking the time to educate students on how to get these jobs.

Army 101, a new online class proposed by Fort Knox, Secretary of Education, Helen Mountjoy, and Kentucky Community and Technical College, is now being offered at KCTCS.

While helping students land jobs, the Army is also taking the opportunity to educate students on the deep roots of the organization. At this current time in history – when thousands of men and women are fighting overseas – a firm education on the Army’s history is a good thing.

While Army 101 does not guarantee any student a job, it does give them an upper hand in the bad job market many will face when graduating from college. And even though the class is specifically designed to educate those looking for jobs at Fort Knox, the lessons and values taught in the class can also be used for jobs in the non-military world.

Although it is only a one-credit hour, online class, Mountjoy said the class is a win-win opportunity for Kentuckians. While this is true, the class is definitely a win-win for college students.

Getting an upper hand in the job market right now is something many seek since they are faced daily with news anchors repeating unemployment rates.

Many are trying to stay in college for as long as possible and bypass the horrible reality of joblessness, but this new class gives students an opportunity to get excited about graduating and the possibility of a steady paycheck.