Scholarships, Service Opportunity, More Resources to Share

There are lots of resources for Veterans out there today.  While this is good news, it can also be a bit overwhelming, and as usual, you need to be careful about what information you give and check out organizations on the Better Business Bureau or other watchdog sites to make sure they are legitimate.  These appear to be the "real deal."

The non-profit organization Student Veterans of America has much to offer in their newsletter – to join, go to: http://studentveterans.org

Google and Student Veterans of America (SVA) have partnered to offer 8 scholarships to student veterans of $10,000 a piece!  The deadline is March 15, so get online to review the application requirements asap.

Service Opportunity for Post 9/11/01 Veterans: http://www.missioncontinues.org/ - some of these positions may be paid internships, so check it out.

If you want additional support in making transition to civilian life smoothly, the Transition Assistance Program has online webinars & resources about resume writing, job fairs, and obtaining government employment @ http://www.turbotap.org/register.tpp  On this page, there is also a link to video modules from the Department of Labor about your Employment Readiness, which can be downloaded/viewed at your convenience – some great info.

If you or a friend is dealing with PTSD, TBI or depression, many of the tips here may help you, and this is good information to share with others: http://www.brainline.org/content/2011/07/lost-found-what-brain-injury-survivors-want-you-to-know.html

Lastly, if you are in the Prescott or Verde Valley area, and want to check out our VUB program, please contact us, or sit in on one of our weekly academic workshops (Thursdays at 3-4:30 on both campuses.)