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Veteran Student Resources

Student Success and Inclusion at ÃÛÌÒAPP supports veteran students and alumni with their academic, career and support needs. In addition to the resources below, please feel free to access our Career Readiness Guide for more help or schedule an appointment with an Academic and Career Resource Advisor through .

General Resources

You will find a number of general career resources to help you prepare for career and educational opportunities as a veteran student. In addition, you will find resources to assist you with adjusting to civilian life.

The Social Security Administration's (PDF) is a resource guide to help military veterans with a disability enter the workforce and find fulfilling employment.

is dedicated to providing transition programs to those exiting the military including personalized assistance and powerful on-demand tools.

is a nationwide initiate to help veterans, transitioning service members, and military spouses find meaningful employment opportunities.

Work It Daily's is a comprehensive overview of how to include your military experience on a civilian resume.

Monster's is an outline of how to utilize the military experience you have acquired to conduct a civilian job search.

offers guidelines on how to write about your military experience on a resume in a manner that markets you effectively for civilian occupations.

has a job database that matches civilian positions to military job title and skill set.

assists transitioning service members and veterans in beginning new careers as K-12 school teachers in public, charter, and Bureau of Indian Affairs schools.

is a national non-profit organization that invests in veterans to build communities through employment training, transitional jobs, and debt relief.

The offers various levels of training and assistance for start-up, emerging, and established veteran business owners in Illinois to support and accelerate their business development and growth.

is a career development resource for veterans with both basic and advanced tracks to help individuals transition their military experience to civilian life.

is a resource dedicated to improving the lives of post-9/11 veterans.

The provides resources for housing, entrepreneurship, employment, education, legal assistance, and support services.

The provides various links and resources for veterans.

The provides support to disabled and at-risk veterans who leave military wounded - physically or psychologically.

The Resources and News for Veterans page is a ÃÛÌÒAPP Resource page for veteran students.

Job Search

Below you will find several job search websites that veteran students might find useful in conducting a job search.

is a job database connecting military veterans with civilian jobs and potential employers.

The assists veterans in finding gainful employment and provides veterans with priority of service for employment services.

empowers veterans who are adjusting to life at home to find purpose through community impact while building new skills and networks.

is a job seeker service website with programs designed to assist job seekers from all backgrounds including military veterans with career connections, career training, and career coaching.

is a resource for connecting male and female veterans with building and construction careers.

is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing veterans with career development resources and job opportunities.

is the Federal Government's job search database and career development resources for veterans.

The is a career development and job search resources for veterans including job boards and career search engines.

is a resource website to assist veterans with navigating post-military professional life including employment, education, entrepreneurship, and apprenticeship.

offers veterans tips to help them transition effectively from their military service to the civilian workforce.

assists veterans in the job search process including resume, interview, and networking assistance.

Scholarships

Below you will find websites that connect veteran students with different scholarships and grants.

provides scholarship and grant information for veteran students.

Professional Organizations, Conferences and Networking

Connect with other veteran students and professionals through organizations, conferences and networking events.

The is the premier organization leading service, research, programs, and advocacy for veterans in higher education. ÃÛÌÒAPP has a local chapter.

is the nation's most inclusive Congressionally-chartered veterans service organization.