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12/11/2014

Check out our thoughts on this new ACE data concerning student Veterans.
http://combat2career.com/?p=12988

The American Council on Education (ACE) released a good visualization of some 2013-2014 student Veteran data. Based on the data, we have put together our own analysis and key takeaways.

11/11/2014

"This Veterans Day, there will undoubtedly be discussion on campus regarding how the college can 'help veterans.' Perhaps a better topic would be how veterans can help the college." - Thanks, Dave Cass @ Uvize for explaining how the academic community benefits from having Veterans on campus. http://www.noodle.com/articles/what-veterans-bring-to-the-classroom

After serving in the military, veterans have a unique skill-set that makes them stand out in the classroom. Learn more about the particular strengths vets bring to class.

11/08/2014

Research shows Veterans have a high aptitude for entrepreneurship and are starting companies in record numbers. Find out what makes Vetrepreneurs great business owners on tonight's episode of Shark Tank!
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/article/20141107011109-11702454-shark-tank-and-vetrepreneurs

Veterans are killing it in business... KILLING it.According to a recent Gallup Poll, non-retired veterans are 20% more likely to start a business than retired veterans and 40% more likely than the

10/14/2014

Veterans seeking education- why accreditation matters and what it means: http://combat2career.com/?p=12934

07/20/2014

Great investigation on using GI Bill benefits at for-profit colleges.

The post-World War II GI Bill helped veterans live the American Dream. But a new GI Bill designed to help those returning from Iraq and Afghanistan is coming under fire.

06/02/2014

CT Veterans seeking employment assistance and coaching: Boehringer Ingelheim is hosting a FREE career development day on 11 June at its U.S. headquarters in Ridgefield, CT. This is a great opportunity to speak with corporate recruiters and get resume & interview help! Register by 6 June by emailing your full name, branch of service and area of job interests to: [email protected].

04/03/2014

"There are now about five pledged jobs for every unemployed service member who fought in Iraq or Afghanistan.
It also raises some questions:
If there really are more than 1 million jobs out there, why isn’t every Iraq and Afghanistan war veteran employed?"

If there really are more than 1 million jobs out there, why isn’t every Iraq and Afghanistan war veteran employed?

04/02/2014

“The days of getting out of the military and getting a job — a good job — right away are over. You have to study, and you have to be patient — and you have to be lucky.”

2.6 million Americans fought in Iraq and Afghanistan. This is what life is like for the ones who came home.

04/02/2014

The President of Southern Vermont College provides a list of 10 things universities could do for veterans. #4 is to use Challenge Coins on campus. What do you think of this, and her other ideas? Do you agree?

As we reflect on the diversity of students enrolling in America’s colleges and universities, our attention must turn to our veterans, especially those who have recently served in Iraq and Afghanistan. Many of us currently serving as college presidents and trustees are Baby Boomers who haven’t served...

03/31/2014

Military/veteran tech entrepreneurs and business owners: Don't miss out on Techstars Patriot Boot Camp from May 16-18 at Goldman Sachs. It's a great opportunity and network, and it's FREE! Check it out: http://www.techstars.com/patriotbootcamp/

03/14/2014

For employers wondering how to bridge the skills translation gap between corporate recruiters and veteran applicants, here's a tip: Leverage your Veteran ERG by enlisting the help of its members to assist in screening resumes! http://www.huffingtonpost.com/nick-swaggert/using-cultural-guides-to-_b_4944591.html

What remains is a communication gap, which requires not simply a fix of one side or the other, but a bridge to connect the two....

03/11/2014

If you are a Servicemember, Veteran or military/Veteran spouse looking to become a tech entrepreneur or already running a technology-enabled business, apply to Techstars Patriot Boot Camp at Goldman Sachs in NYC 16-18 May! As an alum of the program, C2C cannot thank Techstars enough for its support and guidance. http://ctt.ec/7Ay8G+

Apply to Patriot Boot CampYou can find more information on Patriot Boot Camp here.Patriot Boot Camp is open to only Veterans, active service members and/or their spouses.The information you enter into this application is used only for PBC purposes. We will not distribute or use your information for…