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March 23, 2018
Focus Forward Fellowship: Women Student Veterans - 23 March Deadline
The Focus Forward Fellowship is a program designed to help women student veterans build skills, leadership and a sense of community with their peers.
Full story: purdue.ca1.qualtrics.com
The 4-Day Fellowship residency program begins July 25 and ends at 10 p.m. on July 28th. Fellows will travel home on July 29th. Invitations to apply to attend the Fellowship, which begins with a four-day residency program at Purdue University, are issued to eligible women student veterans
The Focus Forward Fellowship program and the Fellows will:
•build a community of support;
•access corporate mentors to develop new career skills;
•understand individual strengths and how to maximize those strengths;
•identify strategies and resources to increase connections and success on campus;
•gain confidence in problem solving; and
•develop skills to help foster academic and career goals.
Fellows are competitively selected from a national group of applicants who:
•hold an honorable discharge from the U.S. military;
•are sophomores, juniors, seniors, or pursing a master’s degree; and
•maintain a 2.75 GPA or better.
The Fellowship covers the cost of travel, food, lodging, activities and materials.
After completing the residency, Fellows will engage with their cohort in an online learning community during the 2018-2019 academic year.
Please contact the program coordinator Lauren Runco with any questions:
Lauren A. Runco, M.S.
Director of Education and Employment
Military Family Research Institute at Purdue University
Hanley Hall, Room 210
1202 W. State St. West Lafayette, IN 47907
(765) 496-6045; lrunco@purdue.edu
https://www.mfri.purdue.edu/education-employment/focus-forward-fellowship/
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March 21, 2018
Online Job Fair For Veterans & Military Spouses: March 27
Companies Seeking to Hire Veterans & Military Spouses !!!
Full story: veteranrecruiting.com
Several success companies are serious and committed to hiring veterans, and they are eager to chat with qualified veterans and military spouses in the March 27 online job fair.
It is up to you to put your best foot forward and you can do a few simple things to best position yourself with companies who you may have an interest in:
1. Do not look at a company name or industry and assume you know the types of positions they are hiring for. As an example, JPMorgan Chase needs much more than bankers to run their business.
2. Take the time to research companies inside the virtual environment prior to chatting with the recruiters. We suggest you go in ahead of time and see what is available. If you find a job, make sure you apply, and be prepared to tell the recruiter during the virtual fair which job you applied for, and why you are a great fit.
3. All jobs with each company are easily found in their virtual booth. The recruiters will not perform a search for you during the event given how busy the event will be. You can log in anytime to see what is available prior to the event.
As usual, we will giveaway cool prizes during the career fair such as; Yeti Tumblers, North Face Jackets, and Visa gift cards.
Veteran Virtual Career Fair - March 27, 2018 - 12:00pm - 3:00pm Central Standard Time
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March 13, 2018
VA Education Outreach On UNL Campus
Veterans Integration to Academic Leadership is on campus at UNL
Full story: mentalhealth.va.gov
Did you know.......if you are student veteran that is in the National Guard, Reserves or a veteran of our armed services, that you have access to a VA representative right here on campus at UNL.
Barb Shupe is at the UNL Campus and Military & Veteran Success Center every Thursday from 8am - 4pm.
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March 13, 2018
Capital One Looking To Hire Veterans
In case you missed it - Capital One was in the Military & Veteran Success Center on Wednesday, March 7th meeting with student veterans and sharing career opportunities.
Full story: capitalonecareers.com
A brief overview on Capital One:
Capital One was recently named (once again) to FORTUNE’s list of “100 Best Companies to Work For” and they are hiring in Lincoln!
Capital One has both full time and part time opportunities available in the customer care and credit team areas. Whether you’re looking to work 25 hours/week while you finish your degree at UNL, or looking for a full time opportunity after you’ve graduated, they would love the chance to speak with you. Capital One is a company that has the best interests of their employees in mind as can be seen by being recognized with the following awards: Top 100 Military Friendly, Military Friendly Spouse Employer, Best for Vets Employer, Hiring Our Heroes Winner, and Working Mothers 100 Best Companies.
Capital One has a very strong veteran business resource group that not only welcomes veterans but also those individuals that care about the military and veteran matters. They offer an incredible benefits package that includes paid time-off, health and dental insurance, 401k plan, educational assistance, child & family care, parental leave and much more.
Capital One will be hosting a career open house at our Lincoln, NE location on 3/27/18 and you are invited! Stop by 4800 NW 1st Street any time between 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm on that date to learn more about the benefits, opportunities, and network with local leaders.
If you want to find out more information on Capital One, please contact Vance Allison directly at Vance.Allison@capitalone.com or talk to Darrell or Tom who would be more than happy to talk to you about Capital One: https://www.capitalonecareers.com
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March 1, 2018
Free Health Support Services for Student Veterans: MVSC - Tuesdays 3-4pm & By Appointments
Free Walk-in Consultation Hour for Student Military Members, Veterans and Family Members
Full story: health.unl.edu
Counseling & Referrals to Campus and Community Resources
Tuesdays, 3p.m. to 4p.m.
MVSC - Nebraska Union - Rm 16
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February 13, 2018
Mutual of Omaha Internships & Job Opportunities for Student Veterans
On Thursday, February 8 human resource specialists from Mutual of Omaha met with student veterans of UNL in the Military & Veteran Success Center.
Full story: mutualofomaha.com
Mutual of Omaha, a privately held Fortune 500 mutual insurance and financial services company based in Omaha, Nebraska.
Founded in 1909 as Mutual Benefit Health & Accident Association, Mutual of Omaha is a multi-line organization providing insurance, banking, and financial products for individuals, businesses and groups throughout the United States.
Some of the great benefits of working at Mutual of Omaha to consider:
- Employee resource groups including one for veterans
- Flexible work time (you can even work from home)
- Casual dress code that features jeans, incentives for a job well done,
- Tuition reimbursement,
- Discounts at local retail and eating establishments
- A workout center
The company also provides a variety of health insurance options and product services, including Medicare Supplement, life insurance, long-term care coverage and annuities, as well as group coverage including life, disability and 401(k).
Mutual of Omaha is currently looking for Student Veterans to assist them in a wide variety of areas and majors as can be seen by the following opportunities listed on the website: https://www.mutualofomaha.com/our-story/careers.
If you want to find out more information on Mutual of Omaha, please contact Mutual of Omaha directly at https://www.mutualofomaha.com/ or talk to Darrell or Tom in the MVSC who would be more than happy to talk to you about Mutual of Omaha.