Veterans

Veterans

Student veterans bring valuable life experiences, leadership skills, and a strong sense of duty and commitment to the university community. Transitioning from military service to academic life can present unique challenges, but veterans also bring resilience, discipline, and a strong work ethic to their academic pursuits. Supporting student veterans involves providing resources for academic success, transition assistance, and building connections with fellow veterans and campus communities. 

Just Keep Moving: How a Black Hawk Pilot Transitioned to a Career on Wall Street

This week we are honored to be joined by Heather Burns, Senior Vice President in Securities Finance at Jefferies, a diversified financial services company engaged in investment banking and capital markets, asset management and direct investing.

Throughout this episode, Heather …

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How My Time in the Navy Helped My Career Take Flight: From a Consumer Banking Senior VP

After spending her 20s in the U.S. Navy, Kate Meeuf was faced with a new challenge when transitioning to a civilian career. “While I had leadership experience and translatable skills (like problem solving), I was 10 years behind my classmates …

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My journey from the U.S. Army to the Peace Corps

Brittney Ortega | November 3, 2023 |  5-minute read
Source: Peace Corps Stories (peacecorps.gov)

I joined the U.S. Army at age 19, eager for independence and adulthood. Throughout my time in the military, from 2007 to 2013, I worked as a food …

By Brittney Ortega
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O*Net Translator for Veterans

When you’re a veteran, it can sometimes be challenging to transition your skills and experiences to find a civilian career.  That’s why we want to share the Veterans Career Exchange Skills Matcher which helps you identify your skills by creating …

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🔁 What Challenges Do You Want to Solve?

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Find Your Path with SVA’s APEX

Envision your future in a highly personalized experience with Student Veterans of America® (SVA)’s Academic+Career Pathway Explorer- APEX.

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Enhanced Career Resources from Student Veterans of America

Student Veterans of America® (SVA) is working hard to build a new Career Center that provides the expertise and tools …

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