Greetings from the Military Outreach Center, and welcome to 'MOC Monthly'. Our goal is to connect you to resources on and off campus and to provide you with the most up-to-date information concerning your status as a military-connected student. |
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If you are using VA Education benefits, you must G-Verify every semester. Please remember to complete the G-Verify process before the following deadlines to avoid any delays in G.I. Bill payments. Semester Deadline Spring December 1 Summer April 1 Fall August 1 |
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ATTENTION MILITARY SERVICE MEMBERS! Did you know that Georgia State University waives all mandatory fees for military members who are on Active Duty, Reserves or National Guard? That's right! No matter how you are paying for college, whether out-of-pocket, using Military Tuition Assistance, or through some other means, Georgia State waives all mandatory fees for those currently serving in the military. Just complete the attached form confirming your military service and return it to the Military Outreach Center on your campus. |
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WHAT IS E-BENEFITS? eBenefits is a joint VA/DoD web portal that provides resources and self-service capabilities to Veterans, Service members, and their families to research, access and manage their VA and military benefits and personal information. eBenefits uses secure credentials to allow access to personal information and gives users the ability to perform numerous self-service functions. It also provides a list of links to other sites that provide information about military and Veteran benefits. It is an essential way for Veterans, Service members, and their families to receive access to and service from VA and DoD. WHAT CAN I DO IN E-BENEFITS Some of the features within eBenefits allow Veterans and Service members to access official military personnel documents, view the status of their disability compensation claim, transfer entitlement of Post-9/11 GI Bill to eligible dependents (Service members only), and register for and update direct deposit information for certain benefits. For a full list of features, see the reverse side of this fact sheet. New features are being added regularly. HOW DO I ACCESS E-BENEFITS? eBenefits is located at ebenefits.va.gov. Before Veterans can access and use eBenefits they must be listed in the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS) and obtain a DS Logon. Service members can access eBenefits with a DS Logon or Common Access Card (CAC). They can choose from two levels of registration, DS Logon Level 1 (Basic) and DS Logon Level 2 (Premium). Note: If Veterans attempt to register and are informed they have no DEERS record, VA will first need to verify their military service and add them to DEERS. All VA Regional Offices have staff familiar with procedures for adding a Veteran to DEERS. |
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A. Student Organizations B. Scholarships C. Employment and Internship Opportunities D. Events E. Volunteer Opportunities |
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F. Workshops G. Sports and Fitness H. Campus Resources I. Community Resources J. Survey and Research Opportunities |
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Student Veterans of America (SVA) is a 501 (c)(3) coalition of student-veteran groups on college campuses across the globe. Mission: To provide military veterans with the resources, support, and advocacy needed to succeed in higher education and following graduation. Vision: All veterans will success in higher education, achieve their academic goals, and gain meaningful employment. |
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GSU-Atlanta Campus SVA/Perimeter College SVA Georgia State has two SVA Chapters, one on the Atlanta Campus and one for Perimeter College. Both SVA Chapters work to facilitate and organize events that benefit student veterans, the general student population and members of our community. We are here to assist you in making a smooth transition from military life to that of a student. We are dedicated to connecting you with the tools and services you need to succeed at Georgia State University. Atlanta Campus Contacts: President: Allen Jimenez - ajimenez16@gsu.edu Staff Advisers: Dr. Eliseo Jimenez - ejimenez7@gsu.edu Jaime Middleton - jmiddleton@gsu.edu Perimeter College Contacts: SVA Student Leader: Linda Cox - lcox23@student.gsu.edu Staff Adviser: Melody Dantzler - mdantzler@gsu.edu |
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The PAVE Program is a peer support program that connects incoming student veterans with student veterans already on campus in order to help them navigate college life, identify challenges, provide resources on & off campus, and provide ongoing support to their academic and personal ventures. GSU is the only university in the Southeast to host the PAVE Program. For more information about PAVE, or if you are interested in becoming a Peer Advisor, please visit the Military Outreach Center at 234 Sparks Hall. Contact: PAVE Team Leader: Keyana Love - klove21@student.gsu.edu Veteran Services Coordinator: Randy Barrone - rbarrone@gsu.edu |
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Mentoring Veterans Program (MVP) Contact: John Douglas; jdouglas20@gsu.edu; 678-891-3025 GSU/Perimeter College's MVP program pairs staff or faculty members with military-connected students to provide someone they can go to for guidance, advice or encouragement. This is a FREE program sponsored by the Military Outreach Center. So if you are a student veteran, military member or dependent attending Perimeter College this upcoming semester and you would like a staff or faculty member assigned to you as your MVP Mentor, then please contact John Douglas. |
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Compiled list of various organizations offering scholarships and financial assistance opportunities for veterans, spouses, and children. | | |
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Alumni Association Scholarship for US Military Veterans This scholarship is for US Military Veterans enrolled in good academic standing at Georgia State University. Students must have demonstrated unmet financial need and a minimum GPA of 2.75. Application window opens December 14, 2018 Application deadline: February 15, 2019 Contact: Dave Cohen: dcohen@gsu.edu |
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State Farm Scholarship for Veterans Scholarships to veterans who are in good academic standing at Georgia State University. Recipients must provide proof of military service, demonstrate a record of community involvement and have a demonstrated financial need as determined by the GSU Office of Financial Aid. All selection criteria being otherwise equal, preference will be given to students enrolled in the J. Mack Robinson College of Business. Application window opens December 14, 2018 Application deadline: February 15, 2019 Contact: Dave Cohen: scholarships@gsu.edu |
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Scholarships for military children who have lost a parent Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation (Fallen Patriots) provides college scholarships and educational counseling to military children who have lost a parent in the line of duty or due to service connection. We aim to bridge the gap in funding between the VA and other grants, and the total cost of undergraduate college education. Financial help includes, but is not limited to, ACT/SAT prep and fees, college application fees, tuition, summer courses, study abroad programs, books, living expenses, computers, and student loans. Public and private institutions, colleges, universities, and vocational schools are all covered under our program. We serve the children (i.e. step, foster, and adopted) of fallen service members – including combat, training, illness and suicide. We serve all components and branches of the military, and all eras of service (pre-9/11 and post-9/11). We have no maximum or minimum age limit to enroll, and encourage families to enroll their children as early as possible so we can maintain contact over the years. A minimum 2.0 GPA (for the previous term enrolled) is required to maintain eligibility for scholarship assistance. For additional information contact the Enrollment Coordinator at enrollments@fallenpatriots.org or at 866-917-2373. |
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The Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association (AFCEA) is a professional association chartered in Washington D.C. as an educationally oriented, non-profit technical society. The Atlanta Chapter of AFCEA will award one $1,500 scholarship to a full-time undergraduate student enrolled in an accredited degree-granting four-year college or university in the metro Atlanta or North Georgia area. Candidates must be enrolled at the time of application. This is a merit-based scholarship. Eligibility: - Candidates must be a U.S. citizen and working toward a bachelor’s degree in the areas of: Science, Mathematics, Engineering, or Information Technology; and must have a GPA of 2.8 on 4.0 scale or better.
- Candidates must be enrolled as an undergraduate and have completed a minimum of one year of studies in a metro-Atlanta or North Georgia area college or university.
Deadline for submission is November 30, 2018. Awards will be announced no later than December 31, 2018. |
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Georgia National Guard (GNG) Service Cancelable Loan (SCL) |
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Established as an incentive for qualified men and women to join the GNG and to retain skilled, productive citizens within the state. It is a student financial aid program that provides loans to be used towards the cost of tuition in an undergraduate program. | | |
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Wells Fargo Veterans Emergency Grant Program |
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Emergency grants are available to eligible veterans who are enrolled fulltime in postsecondary education and experience unexpected financial difficulties that might cause them to drop out from school. Grants are available for a one-time distribution with a suggested maximum of up to $750, but not to exceed $1,000 each based on the cost of the emergency need. |
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Zero Percent Interest Student Loan Benefit for Military Service |
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Federal law exempts members of the military from paying interest for up to 60 months on certain student loans while serving or having served in an area that qualifies them to receive hostile fire or imminent danger pay. Service members and veterans can also apply retroactively based on previous qualifying military service. This benefit applies to direct loans or a portion of a direct consolidation loan made on or after Oct. 1, 2008. Taking advantage of this student loan benefit is simple and straightforward. Eligible active duty, National Guard, and Reserve service members and veterans can take these actions to avoid student loan interest: - Check your loan type and servicer by logging in to “My Federal Student Aid” at: StudentAid.gov/login.
- Contact your loan servicer to find out how to provide any of the following forms of proof:
- A leave and earnings statement showing receipt of hostile fire or imminent danger pay
- A certifying official’s statement and signature
- Military orders showing service in a hostile area
For more information about the zero percent student loan interest benefit, review or visit the following: |
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C. Employment and Internship Opportunities |
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ACP & Georgia State University - Mentoring Program for Student Veterans WEBLINK: acp-usa.org/mentoring. American Corporate Partners (ACP) helps veterans achieve career goals through a free national mentorship program. Hundreds of student veterans have already benefitted from the program - see some of their stories on ACP's website! What ACP offers: a one-on-one, year-long mentorship with a corporate professional in the career field of your interest. ACP Mentors come from one of 60+ companies like 21st Century Fox, Bloomberg, Deloitte, Intel, Johnson & Johnson, Lockheed Martin, Raytheon, PwC, USAA and many others. What you gain from an ACP Mentorship: Learn which career opportunities have the most value; Build a network of senior industry professionals; Improve your resume and interviewing skills; Translate your military experience into civilian terms; Transition into a post-college career with ease. Visit acp-usa.org/mentoring to apply today and note that you were referred by Georgia State University on your application. If you have questions, please email Joshuah Chrisman at jchrisman@acp-usa.org or call ACP at 212-752-0700. |
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Check out ACP's Womens Program. ACP provides an enhanced mentorship program for our female service members by hosting exclusive networking events, career development workshops and providing female veterans the opportunity to work one on one with female veterans. |
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Georgia Receives $1.3 Million to Help Veterans Begin Teaching Careers |
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The Georgia Department of Education received a $1,324,170 grant from the U.S. Department of Defense to administer the Troops to Teachers grant program in partnership with the Georgia Professional Standards Commission. | | |
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FourBlock is looking to fill two positions. The corporate culture/environments for both roles are AMAZING. They are both 40/hrs. a week during regular working hours. |
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Data Admin - Located near Glennridge connector
- 4-5 month contract to hire
- $20/hr w2 and then convert to fulltime salary
- Data entry
- Will become the subject matter expert for back office system that houses tons of supply chain data (supply chain experience isn't required but is preferred)
- Monitor data and make sure everything "looks right" - uses critical thinking to figure out source of problems
- Take calls from people in stores who are having issues with system
- This is a good role for someone who is interested in business, analytics, databases, and even software/systems
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IT Help Desk - Located near Cumberland Mall
- Long term contract
- $20/hr W2
- Phone support
- Looking for people who have 1 - 5 years of support experience
- Needs experience supporting mobile devices, Mac OS, and Windows 10
- This is a good role for someone looking to pursue an IT career
For more information contact: Anna Hopkins Ph: 404.435.0828 Email: ahopkins@FourBlock.org |
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Part time job at a doctor’s office in Roswell $10/hr Go to college in the afternoon and work mornings Perfect for students. No experience necessary. We will train you. Answer phones, schedule patients, etc. You can interview in the clinic or on facetime or skype. Choose option A, B, C, D, E or F. Option A, work 7am-12 noon - Mon, Wed, Fri Option B, work 7am-12 noon - Tues, Thurs Option C, work 7am-12 noon - Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri Option D, work 9:30am-12 noon - Sat Option E, work 7am-12 noon - Mon, Wed, Thurs Option F, work a combination of the above hours Please include a simple resume. If you don’t have a resume, just write a few sentences about yourself. Once we receive your message we will contact you for an interview. Dr. Dan Batchelor, Chiropractor Email us at: drbatch@aol.com or Text us at 770-624-7660 |
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The Atlanta Hawks are looking to staff more than 900 new jobs in preparation for the opening of the transformed Philips Arena upon completion of its $192.5 million renovation. Part-time supervisory and non-supervisory positions will be available in several different areas, including guest services, security, housekeeping, food service, and more. |
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TEKsystems in Atlanta is looking to add several new veterans to their team this summer for a career in sales or recruiting. |
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Jobs for Veterans at Anthem, Inc. As one of America’s largest health benefits companies, we at Anthem have a profound appreciation for service. Our organization proudly supports our nation’s active, reserve and veteran military service members and their spouses. This is an exciting opportunity to advance your life and career, while still protecting and serving others. Come see for yourself why Anthem is recognized as a Top Employer by GI Jobs and among the “Best of the Best: Top Veteran Friendly Companies” by US Veterans Magazine. Instructions interested veterans/applicants should follow: - Register a profile on the Anthem career website by clicking the apply button below
- Create job search profile, and receive alerts based on preference/search criteria
- Apply for a position of interest and veteran/applicant meets minimal requirements
- Notify Josh Galle via email at: Joshua.galle@anthem.com
In the subject line include title and online position number. In the body explain interest in the position, request referral to position and attach copy of resume. |
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Technology Military Internships - Operations Engineer Turner Broadcasting has technology internships just for military veterans or transitioning military personnel. |
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Comprehensive Computer Consulting, Inc. (3Ci) takes pride in their relationships. They want to guide GSU veterans to the best employer, and ultimately help you find the perfect fit. |
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Amazon Is Hiring 25,000 Veterans in 5 Years Amazon is hiring transitioning military members, veterans, reservists, National Guard members, military spouses, and military dependents 18 years and older. No matter your military rank or specialty, there’s a place for you at Amazon – to learn, to grow, and to help us make history! |
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JPMorgan Chase is looking to hire veterans in the following areas: Miami, Tampa, Atlanta, New Orleans, NYC, Dallas/Ft. Worth, and Houston for a 24 to 36 month rotational program. New hires will start out as a relationship banker for the first 12 months before moving on to a private client banker and finally a certified financial advisor. Bachelor's degree is required and they do take transferable skills into consideration. If you are interested please email your resume to Sarah Reed: sarah.reed@chase.com |
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NorthwesternMutual is hiring full-time Financial Advisors. The next training class begins in June. The selection process has begun and ends April 23rd. After June, there will be training classes again in August, October, and December. Resumes and inquiries can be sent to Roberto Valles at roberto.valles@nm.com |
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Northwestern Mutual is also hiring full-time College Financial Representatives for Summer 2018. This is a paid, Top-10 ranked summer internship. Ideal candidate: Finance or business majors with three semesters or less until graduation. Resumes and inquiries can be sent to Roberto Valles at roberto.valles@nm.com |
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Project Patriot is a national Veteran consulting program that supports infusing skilled and diligent veterans into the American workforce. Our objective is to use our experience and expertise to support those who have selflessly given so much to our country. Through dedicated career coaching efforts, we provide Veterans career opportunities that they may not have had access to otherwise. Services provided are FREE to military, veterans and family members, and include: - Career Advising
- Resume Building
- Job Search/Interview Tips
- Pay Rate/Salary Resources
The below positions are now available and there are many more: |
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For more information on these services or current job openings, please contact:
Senior Technical Recruiter Simmons Andrews at: 919-793-3662 |
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Clayton County Veteran Funding for Employment Assistance Specifically for Veterans seeking services to return to work while living in Clayton County. Eligible Veterans will receive a free 5- to 10-day work evaluation during which they will be paid minimum wage followed by ongoing vocational services as indicated by the work evaluation results, i.e., job search assistance and job placement, skills training and subsequent job placement, etc. |
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Completed form should be faxed to the Goodwill Stockbridge Career Center number provided on the form: 678-891-0083 For more information please contact: VA Community Employment Coordinator Tracy Roberts at: tracy.roberts3@va.gov 404-713-2915 |
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Veterans Vocational Services Lab Do you have questions about your résumé? Would you like guidance on completing online applications and how to access Veteran-specific opportunities? Are you having a hard time keeping a job? If you answered yes to any of the questions above, you are invited to visit the VVS Lab, hosted by Goodwill’s Decatur and South DeKalb Career Centers. In the lab you will learn how to keep a digital copy of your résumé, apply online for jobs, and acquire other employment-related skills. |
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Date: Every Monday Time: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Location: Goodwill Decatur Career Center 2201 Lawrenceville Highway Decatur, GA 30033 (Near North DeKalb Mall) Use the #75-Tucker bus from Avondale MARTA rail station. or #123-North DeKalb Mall bus from Decatur MARTA rail station For more information, please call 404-554-9522. |
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Date: Every Tuesday Time: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Location: Goodwill S. DeKalb Career Center 1295 Columbia Drive Decatur, GA 30032 Use the #114-Columbia Drive bus from Avondale MARTA rail station. For more information, please call 404-200-1244 or 404-728-8605 |
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Walmart Veterans Welcome Home Commitment |
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Our Veterans Welcome Home Commitment guarantees a position to every veteran honorably discharged after Memorial Day 2013. When you click apply, you’ll get access to tools that will help you better understand the opportunities available at Walmart and experience the personal touch that our career counselors can provide. Career counselors will be in touch within 1-2 business days after you complete your application. | | |
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Spaulding Decon Wants to Hire Veterans! Do you have an interest or experience working in HazMat? Working with Spaulding Decon, pay starts at $15/hour and can be as high as $20/hour if you have Hazmat training and experience with hazardous materials. The work territory extends from Alpharetta north to the Tennessee/North Carolina line, west to the Alabama line, and as far south as Palmetto, GA. |
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Vetforce is the Salesforce job training and career accelerator program for military service members, veterans, and spouses. Through our online community, we connect our members to free training, classes, and career opportunities within the Salesforce ecosystem. Salesforce skills and certifications can bolster a resume or help launch an entirely new civilian career. |
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Additional Employment and Internship Opportunities |
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Join us November 10th at 9AM at Piedmont Park for the 4th annual DAV 5K The DAV 5K is a run, walk, roll and motorcycle ride that thanks those who served and raises awareness of the issues our ill and injured veterans face every day. |
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E. Volunteer Opportunities |
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The U.S. military deploys an All-Volunteer Force worldwide to protect our nation. Our military service members and their families willingly make significant sacrifices to keep us all safe. They’re extremely proud to serve all Americans, despite the added challenges. Blue Star Families is an organization connecting military families with community neighbors to ease the challenges of military life and provide a simple way for all Americans to help keep our military strong. |
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Volunteer Opportunities for Veterans via the GSU Civic Engagement Office - Friday Reading Program – Indian Creek Elementary (Clarkston)
- Read to children on Friday mornings
- Clarkston Community Center Summer Camps
- Middle and High School ages
- Dept of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) – across the street from Decatur Campus
- MedShare – Sort/pack donated medical supplies (Decatur)
- Foster Care – Sort/pack donated items (Roswell area)
- PAWS/Lifeline Opportunities (Clarkston and Decatur)
- “Feel Good Fridays” – by Dawn Edwards
- Go out as a group one Friday a month per campus to serve in the community
- Community Garden and Botanical Garden, Decatur Campus
- New Food Pantry coming soon, Clarkston Campus
For more information or to sign-up to participate in an event or program: Contact: Dawn Edwards, Coordinator Email: kedwards65@gsu.edu Phone: 678-891-3274 |
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Are you ready to help put a child on a path to greater success? Complete a BBBS application through the Military Student Advocate on your campus. This is a great opportunity for our military-connected students to ‘give back’ by volunteering and investing in the lives of local youth. BBBS’s mission is to provide children facing adversity with strong and enduring, professionally supported, one-to-one relationships that change their lives for the better, forever. How it works Volunteers/Mentors are called “Bigs”; Children/Mentees are called “Littles” An adult, a “Big”, is matched with a child, a “Little”, based on similar interests. The match will spend time together at least twice a month. Each volunteer is asked to commit to at least one year as a mentor. |
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DESCRIPTION: Volunteer, fellowships, and service opportunities for veterans WEBLINK: missioncontinues.org. The Mission Continues empowers veterans who are adjusting to life at home to find purpose through community impact. We deploy veterans on new missions in their communities, so that their actions will inspire future generations to serve. Since our founding, we have always been a nonprofit, non-partisan organization dedicated to bringing together veterans and innovative community organizations to create transformational change for communities in need all across the country. Our operations in cities nationwide deploy veteran volunteers alongside non-profit partners and community leaders to solve some of the most challenging issues facing our communities: improving community education resources, eliminating food deserts, mentoring at-risk youth and more. Through this unique model, veterans build new skills and networks that help them successfully reintegrate into life after the military while making long-term, sustainable transformations in communities and inspiring future generations to serve. |
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Veterans Day Service Project 2018 All three Atlanta Mission Continues Service Platoons will unite for our special Veterans Day 2018 Service Project in partnership with the YWCA of Greater Atlanta.
The YWCA Mitchell Street location is need of some serious TLC! We need your help painting multiple rooms throughout the facility, mowing lawns, pulling and cutting weeds, pulling and replacing carpet, disposing furniture, and laying tile.
November 10, 2018 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM YWCA of Greater Atlanta 599 Mitchell Street
Atlanta, GA 30314 |
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The Travis Manion Foundation unites communities to build a nation that values character above all else; where integrity is more important than celebrity, and social impact outweighs personal gain; where acts of courage, service, and kindness triumph, and communities unite to raise each other up. Through character-driven programming, veterans and families of the fallen do more than serve their nation – we empower them to strengthen their communities. Southeast Region Program Manager: Jason Dodge Email: Jason.dodge@travismanion.org Phone: 678-902-5652 |
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Veterans Vocational Services Veterans Vocational Services (VVS) Is holding information sessions for veterans who want to get and keep a job. Sessions provide information to veterans interested in employment, benefits, compensated work therapy, training opportunities, resume writing, job search, job coaching, and much more! When: Every Tuesday, 9am to 1pm Registration begins at 8:30am Where: Building B, Fort McPherson Campus 1701 Hardee Avenue S.E., Atlanta, GA For more information call: 404-321-6111 Ext. 7442 |
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G. Sports and Fitness Opportunities |
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BlazeSports America's mission is to change the lives of individuals with physical disabilities through adaptive sport and recreation. For more information, please use the following link:blazesports.org. |
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BlazeSports America Launches New Online Training & Education Initiative! |
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Certified Adaptive Recreation and Sports Specialist (CARSS), is the only certification of its kind in the U.S. related to developing and implementing successful adaptive sports and recreation programs for people with physical disabilities. | | |
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2018/2019 BlazeSports Wheelchair Basketball Season |
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Registration opens for the 2018/2019 BlazeSports Jr. Atlanta Hawks Wheelchair Basketball Program on August 1st! Learn new skills. Make new friends. Varsity, Prep, Learn to Play. In order to register for the BlazeSports Jr. Atlanta Hawks Wheelchair Basketball program, you must have a BlazeSports Youth Annual Membership. | | |
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Fall 2018 Track & Field Mini-Season Registration is Open! |
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Come to have fun, keep fit, meet friends, or work towards a greater goal in Track and Field. Equipment is provided. In order to streamline registration for all BlazeSports youth programs, one $60 annual membership fee will now make you a BlazeSports member with unlimited access to all BlazeSports youth adaptive sports programs throughout the year - no individual program fees! | | |
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Team RWB Atlanta WHAT: Running/Social Club focused on connecting veterans with non-veterans. Team RWB's mission is to enrich the lives of America's veterans by connecting them to their community through physical and social activity. Membership is open to everyone. Non-veterans are greatly encouraged to join!!!! |
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GSU Law Volunteer Clinic for Veterans Free legal advice and assistance for veterans. To learn more or to setup a screening appointment, send an email to gsuvlac@gmail.com. |
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Veterans Upward Bound Veterans Upward Bound (VUB) is designed to motivate and assist veterans in the development of academic and other requisite skills necessary for acceptance and success in a program of postsecondary education. The program provides assessment and enhancement of basic skills through counseling, mentoring, tutoring and academic instruction in the core subject areas. The primary goal of the program is to increase the rate at which participants enroll in and complete post-secondary education programs. |
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The University Career Services staff is eager to help our students determine and achieve their career goals and aspirations. We look forward to meeting with students to explore their interests and developing individual plans to help them reach their career goals. Services provided: Career Counseling, Job Search, Job Postings, Resume, Interviewing, LinkedIn/Portfolium. |
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Study Abroad Programs for Military Students Military Students can use GI Bill benefits for Study Abroad tuition and fees. Programs are as short as one week and as long as a full academic year. Study Abroad Programs has multiple scholarships available to GSU Students. To learn more, contact the Study Abroad Programs office downtown or your Military Outreach Center. |
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Our mission is to help Warriors and their families achieve a fulfilling civilian life by promoting collaboration between the organizations that can support them during the transition. |
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The SHARE Military Initiative at Shepherd Center is a comprehensive rehabilitation program that focuses on assessment and treatment for active duty or separated service members who have served in the U.S. military since September 11, 2001 and who are experiencing symptoms of or have a diagnosis of mild to moderate brain injury, or concussions and any co-occurring psychological or behavioral health concerns, including post-traumatic stress. SHARE Military Initiative provides hope, assistance, support and education to service members and their families during their recovery treatment and beyond. If you have additional questions about the program, call 404-603-4314 or email ShareAdmissions@shepherd.org. |
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The Veterans Crisis Line connects Veterans in crisis and their families and friends with qualified, caring Department of Veterans Affairs responders through a confidential toll-free hotline, online chat, or text. Veterans and their loved ones can call 1-800-273-8255 and Press 1, chat online, or send a text message to 838255 to receive confidential support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Support for deaf and hard of hearing individuals is available. |
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Discount ticket sales available for local attractions via Dobbins Air Reserve Base: Information, Tickets and Travel. |
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VA Vet Centers Vet Centers across the country provide a broad range of counseling, outreach, and referral services to combat Veterans and their families. Vet Centers guide Veterans and their families through many of the major adjustments in lifestyle that often occur after a Veteran returns from combat. Services for a Veteran may include individual and group counseling in areas such as Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), alcohol and drug assessment, and suicide prevention referrals. All services are free of cost and are strictly confidential. |
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Learn what VA can do for you. Whether you’re just getting out of the service or you’ve been a civilian for years now, the VA Welcome Kit can help guide you to the benefits and services you’ve earned. | | |
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The Internal Revenue Service is committed to providing assistance to all Veterans. We work with community and government partners to provide timely federal tax-related information to Veterans about tax credits and benefits, free tax preparation, financial education and asset-building opportunities available to Veterans. |
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No Charge Chiropractic Care for Veterans from Dr. Dan Batchelor CONTACT: 770-992-2003 or drbatch@aol.com Free care for veterans: If you are a military veteran and need a Doctor of Chiropractic, we are one of the few doctors in North Atlanta authorized by the VA to provide complete chiropractic services at no charge to you. That's right, it won't cost you a penny. If you would like to make an appointment with us, you can call the VA direct at 1-866-606-8198 and they will ask you some questions and then schedule an appointment. |
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Forward March Helping Service Members move forward with sound financial decisions Weblink: forward-march.org. There is a non-profit organization here in the Atlanta area offering unique services you might want to be aware of. Forward-March has the mission of assisting veterans with financial matters as they transition into civilian life. They have an assemblage of volunteer mentors from all areas of the financial community to offer pro-bono counseling to returning veterans and active service members. These professionals include tax specialists, estate planning attorneys, investment managers, certified financial planners, insurance specialists, bankers, employee benefit experts (for that time when you land your next job), credit counselors, etc. They will mentor a veteran to get him/her started off on the right foot, financially. All counsel is FREE, and no financial products are sold by any mentors. You may need basic budgetary advice, a financial plan, Will or Power of Attorney, help with your employee benefit choices, an investment game plan for your 401(k), or even if you are financially under water, they have resources to bring to bear on your situation. Please visit their website at forward-march.org and/or contact one of their founders, certified Financial Planner Annika Cushnie (Annika@forward-march.org) or Vietnam Veteran Thomas Yearian at tom@forward-march.org. See flyer for more details! |
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Veterans Empowerment Organization Are you a veteran, or know of a veteran, who is either homeless or at-risk of becoming homeless? Do you need help in becoming self-sufficient? Veterans Empowerment Organization (VEO) can help! VEO provides basic physical and mental healthcare and exceptional life skills training. They cover all areas of rehabilitation and reintegration by providing a wide array of tools to veteran residents and by ensuring their programs provide a lasting change. |
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J. Survey and Research Opportunities |
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Research Study on post-Deployment Life by Operation Moral Injury Have you served in the US military? Have you dealt with a challenge to your morals, values, or principles? We want to hear your story. Researchers from Georgia State University and the University of Georgia are studying experiences similar to PTSD. You may know something about it. We want to hear your story. If you participate, you’ll receive a $35 gift card and free refreshments. If you are male, 18 and over, you may be eligible. For more information, please contact: (404) 710-2524. Facebook – Operation Moral Injury: https://www.facebook.com/opermoralinjury/ Twitter: @OperMoral Injury Email: OperationMoral Injury@gmail.com Weblink: facebook.com/opermoralinjury |
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Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Research Study Dr. Kelly Skelton and colleagues at the Atlanta VA Medical Center are investigating the safety and efficacy of an experimental drug, Iosartan, as a treatment for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in their study: Enhancing Fear Extinction via Angiotensin Type 1 Receptor Inhibition: A randomized Controlled Trial in Posttraumatic Stress Disorder. You may qualify, if you: -Have experienced a serious emotionally or physically traumatic event or series of events -Including but not limited to military trauma, physical assault or other serious injury -Can't stop thinking about the traumatic event (s) -Can't sleep or have nightmares about the event (s) -Are male or female age 18-65 -Are not currently receiving medication treatment for PTSD Participation involves 8 visits, including: -Physical exam (with blood and urine tests) -Taking a study drug (Iosartan) or placebo (pill with no medication) daily for 10 weeks -Clinical interview and questionnaires Contact: LaSara Simon at 404-321-6111 ext. 5370 |
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Attention Combat Veterans You are invited to participate in an anonymous survey of combat veterans who have served in Iraq or Afghanistan. The online survey, which takes 15-20 minutes to complete, is being conducted by researchers from the University of California, Irvine who are studying the experiences of OIF and OEF combat vets who have lost military comrades to combat or suicide. The participation of a large number of vets will help raise awareness of veterans’ issues that have not yet been adequately addressed. After completing the survey, you will be given the opportunity to enter a drawing for one of two $250 Amazon gift cards. |
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Are you a former athlete or a former member of the United States Armed Forces? Have you left your career in the last twelve months? Researchers at Indiana University are interested in your experience with transitioning out of your respective career. Niki Munk, PhD, and Sarah Shue, PhD(c), with the Department of Health Sciences are conducting a study to better understand the experiences of athletes and military personnel who are currently, or have recently, transitioned out of their career. Who can participate? • Individuals must be 18 years or older
• Former collegiate athletes
• Former professional athletes
• Former military personnel from all branches of the US Armed Forces, all ranks
• Must be within 12 months from leaving your athletic or military career
• Cannot be pursuing another career in your respective field What does participation involve? • Completion of an online survey – between 20 to 30 minutes
Access survey here: https://redcap.uits.iu.edu/surveys/?s=E4RAFHN3LD
**Those who complete a survey will be entered to win a $25 gift card!**
• In the survey, participants will also be asked to participate in an interview. Interested
individuals will be contacted at a later date to schedule a date and time. If you would like more information or have any questions, please contact Sarah Shue at smcgary@umail.iu.edu |
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