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GI Bill Funds 800,000 Student Veterans

“Billions of taxpayer dollars have funded the education of over 800,000 Post-9/11 GI Bill beneficiaries.” – Michael Dakduk, executive director, Student Veterans of America Veterans, join the ranks of these successful students! The Veterans in STEM program can help you navigate GI … Continue reading

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Welcome back…

To school that is.  It is that time again, Fall semesters will be starting any day now.  If you are anything like me you are not yet ready to relinquish your summer in exchange for lectures, course work, and exams. … Continue reading

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Soldiers Becoming Scientists – Article

Here’s a link to a great article on soldiers who transition from the military to college and then become scientists. This is what Veterans in STEM is all about — providing community and a sense of support for veterans who … Continue reading

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Credential Military Servicemembers with NAM-Endorsed Manufacturing Certifications

There are close to 600,000 jobs in the U.S. that are unfilled because our workforce does not have the high-tech skills to fill them. Recently, the White House and the National Association of Manufacturers announced a new opportunity to credential … Continue reading

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I Got This – Valerie Brown

Take the Veterans in STEM June Challenge for Career Readiness. As a veteran, you are part of the STEM-capable workforce and you are needed in the STEM fields (STEM stands for science, technology, engineering, and math). Veterans in STEM, an … Continue reading

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My Motivation

“I am currently part of Veterans in STEM. My motivation for being part of it is that I wanted to be successful. But I did not have the tools or resources that I needed after being out of school for … Continue reading

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Greetings from Jamison Ryan

Hello, my name is Jamison Ryan. I am from Kansas City, Missouri. I enlisted in the United States Navy in June of 2004 and served on Active Duty until 2009 as an Aviation Structural Mechanic on F/A-18C Hornets attached to … Continue reading

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