Military & Veterans

The goal of this community or “rope team is to support the experience and development of active military, veterans, and family members of active military and veterans who have the unique experience of serving in the uniformed services and to whom we deeply grateful for their selfless service This community offers connections, opportunities, resources and experiences to help navigate obstacles that may arise along your personal, social, academic and professional journey. We call them “rope teams” because these communities, as many as you are interested in accessing, are here to support your student and alum journey as well as to provide you with an opportunity to support the journey of those you want to help succeed. 

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Veteran Jobs: 6 Ways to Effectively Transition from the Military Into the Workforce

Bill Lawrence, who spent 20 years as a combat fighter pilot in the U.S. Navy, relishes the “new car smell” of stepping into the cockpit of a brand-new jet. Like many veterans, Lawrence, who is now a chief information security …

By Springboard
Bridging the world's skills gap through affordable, high-quality, online education.
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Navigating Professional Development When Transitioning from Military to Civilian Life

Deciding to leave active duty and transition to civilian life is often a stressful and difficult decision. Upon transition, military members might have questions about what their next moves should be. Should they go back to school? Venture a new …

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The Biggest Resume Mistakes For Veterans

We spoke with Tara Carlidge, Recruiting Manager at Citi and former Personnel Officer in the U.S. Army, to ask her about the biggest mistake that veterans make in their resumes that could hurt them from getting the corporate/civilian job they’re …

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One Veteran’s Story of Success at Excelsior

There are many paths to success in college, and your previous experiences influence how you pursue your career goals. One Excelsior student shared how he came to Excelsior after being in the military and how the COVID-19 pandemic influenced his …

By Mary [uConnect]
Mary [uConnect] Customer Success Manager
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Join a Conversation About Recent Events

In the wake of recent Supreme Court decisions, state legislations, and the changing demographics and cultural shifts of our nation and globe, we are reminded that we must continuously challenge our assumptions and engage in civil discourse and dialogue about …

By DANIEL PASCOE AGUILAR
DANIEL PASCOE AGUILAR Fndg. Director of Ctr. for Social Justice & CDO
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The Power of Rope Teams: Find Yours!

Author, athlete, and retired US Army Command Sergeant Major Gretchen Evans talks about the power of rope teams and how finding ours could provide us with the support we need and with the opportunity to support others.

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Student Veteran’s of America Success Hub

Explore the Student Veterans of America® Success Hub: your one-stop resource for academic, career, and
lifelong achievement.

The National Academic …

AbilityLinks’ Job Board

Individuals with disabilities and Veterans want the opportunity to pursue a career of their choosing but have an unemployment rate that …

Candorful

Nail that interview with Candorful. Candorful’s mock interviews prepare you to make a great first impression and get hired into …

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.

This tool …

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 …

FourBlock Connect

10 years ago, FourBlock started with a class of 16 veterans in NYC. Since then, the organization has grown to …

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