June 2017 ~We would like to congratulate all of the recent graduates!!~ |
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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 |
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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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SVA membership is open to all GSU students, student veterans, current military, military family members, and staff and faculty members who support our veterans. Non-Veterans are strongly encouraged to join! For more information about the Atlanta Campus SVA, please visit the Military Outreach Center at 234 Sparks Hall. For more information about the Perimeter College SVA, please visit or contact the Military Outreach Center on the Clarkston Campus. | | |
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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. | | |
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WHAT: Opportunity to Help Veterans With Catholic Charities Atlanta WHERE: Catholic Charities Atlanta: 3669 North Peachtree Road Suite 100 Chamblee, GA 30341 CONTACT: Margaret Pricket at 404-920-7785; mprickett@catholiccharitiesatlanta.org. Would you like to help veterans? Veterans Helping Veterans Americorps Member Opportunity We are recruiting individuals who are: • Age 17 or older • U.S. Citizen or permanent resident • Veteran or Military family member • Willing to serve 1,750 hours through service year Member Benefits: • Professional experience • $12,100/year living allowance • Education Award • Childcare • Health Insurance • Loan Forbearance What would you do for veterans?
• Community outreach
• Meet with them to assess their needs.
• Plan with them.
• Connect them to benefits.
• Stay current on all VA benefits. Call now, this service year begins September 1st! |
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WHAT: Kids Serve II Camp WHO: For children of military parents (serving, fallen or retired) WHERE: Camp Dream in Warm Springs, GA inside Roosevelt State Park DATES: June 24 - 30 and July 1 - 7 HOW: To apply, email Jamie Ekstrom at Jamie@camptwinlakes.org WHY: Because every child deserves the experience of camp! Kids Serve II Camp is quickly approaching next month and July, so please spread the word as we cannot accept campers and run camp without our wonderful volunteers and camp counselors!!!! We prefer that the volunteers are NOT camper's parents these weeks, so if you're sending your children to camp, please just spread the word. THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH FOR YOUR SUPPORT! |
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Atlanta has a proud history—and has a FUTURE—worth fighting for. The Mission Continues’s Second Mass Deployment, Operation Westside Surge, is happening this June, and we’re ready to get to work with them. Want to learn more about what we’re doing? Head here: bit.ly/2o7YNKl. |
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WHAT: Team RWB Atlanta WHAT: Running/Social Club focused on connecting veterans with non-veterans WEBLINK: teamrwb.org. NEWSLETTER LINK: t.e2ma.net/message/t70a8c/xu5wjz. 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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WHAT: The Mission Continues DESCRIPTION: Volunteer, fellowships, and service opportunities for veterans WEBLINK: missioncontinues.org. NEWSLETTER LINK: us13.campaign-archive1.com/?u=25716c8e60e30b9fce424e925&id=3b13646604&e=e587cd7904. 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 to life after the military while making long-term, sustainable transformations in communities and inspiring future generations to serve. |
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WHAT: 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. Call us at 770-992-2002 for more information. 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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WHAT: Research Study on post-Deployment Life by Operation Moral Injury CONTACT: 404-710-2524 WEBLINK: facebook.com/opermoralinjury 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. Two vets will be in Atlanta GA, Columbus GA, Columbia SC, and Fayetteville NC on select weekend afternoons in 2017 to lead a 60-90 minute conversation with about ten other active/veteran military personnel. 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 $25 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 |
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WHAT: Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Research Study CONTACT: LaSara Simon at 404-321-6111 ext. 5370 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 |
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WHAT: Blaze Sports America WEBLINK: blazesports.org BlazeSports America, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, is the legacy of the 1996 Atlanta Paralympic Games. Our mission is to change the lives of children and veterans with physical disabilities through adaptive sports. We offer a variety of sport and recreation programs for kids and veterans with physical disabilities. These include spina bifida, spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, cerebral palsy, dwarfism, amputations, spina bifida and visual impairments, among others. All of our programs provide participants the opportunities to increase physical activity, create new friendships, develop new skills and increase independence. We serve a wide range of ability levels from recreational beginner to competitive Paralympians. |
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WHAT: Volunteer at Kids Serve II Camp with Camp Twin Lakes DATE: June 24-30, 2017 We are in need of people to volunteer if you or anyone you know is interested in serving our children of Military parents this summer! Kids Serve II Camp will be during the weeks of June 24-30 and July 1-7 at Camp Twin Lakes – Camp Dream in Warm Springs, GA. Both of our camps are FULL (around 80 children ages 7-17) and we need your help to make them happen! As a volunteer, you would be staying in a camper cabin, attending fun camp activities with them, and eating all meals with your campers. We are still in need of both male and female volunteers (18 years or older and pass a criminal background check) and would love for you to be a part of that team! To apply, please visit this link: https://www.ultracamp.com/clientlogin.aspx?idCamp=541&campCode=cww If you have any questions at all, please let Jamie Eckstrom Jamie@camptwinlakes.org or Kate Lipton Kate@camptwinlakes.org. |
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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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WHAT: 71st Annual Southeastern Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies (SEAFWA) WHEN: October 29, 2017 - November 1, 2017 WHERE: Louisville, KY The Minorities in Natural Resources Conservation (TMINRC) subcommittee is actively seeking minority students to participate in the 71st Annual Southeastern Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies (SEAFWA) Conference. The conference will be held on October 29, 2017 - November 1, 2017 in Louisville, Kentucky. Students are expected to arrive on Saturday, October 28, 2017 no later than 12:00 p.m. to attend a welcome meeting and conference orientation with MINRC professionals. During the SEAFWA Conference, MINRC will conduct student workshops that will provide valuable career development information. Students will participate in round table discussions to share information on selected topics relevant to seeking employment in the natural resource field. A keynote speaker will motivate the students to continue their quest to reach their goals. There will also be opportunities for students to speak with professionals regarding employment prospects. For more information on the conference, go to http://www.seafwa.org/conferences/2017 MINRC will pay for the following expenses: • Hotel (2 students per room) • Meals • Conference registration • Airfare or reimbursement of gas with a receipt Students are responsible for their means of transportation to and from their local airport and personal miscellaneous expenses. Completed application and all materials are due September 15, 2017 and must be submitted electronically to betty.bryant@agfc.ar.gov. Students will be notified during the week of October 1, 2017 to confirm their registration status, where and what time to report to the conference. |
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Employment and Internship Opportunities |
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WHAT: CANE FREEK FARM BUSINESS INCUBATOR WEBLINK: canecreekfarm.net/education/incubator-farm. Interested in an entrepreneurial opportunity with a true sense of PURPOSE? The average age for farmers today is 58, and 70% of agricultural land is projected to turn over within the next 30 years as today's farmers retire. We need to attract many more new people into agriculture to expand our capacity for local food production and ensure food security for future generations. Cane Creek Farm has been providing in-depth training in growing healthy food for serious home gardeners and new and beginning farmers for more than 10 years. This year, Cane Creek Farming is adding a new offering... "business incubator" for beginning farmers. See the following links and attached flyers for more information about the training, internships, and new farm incubator offerings. The program is led by an Air Force veteran with a strong interest in supporting other veterans interested in transitions successfully into sustainable agriculture. |
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WHAT: 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 Richard Morin at rmorin@acp-usa.org or give them a call at 212-752-0700. |
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WHAT: 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 forwardmarch.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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WHAT: 2017 Judson Women's Leadership Conference WHEN: June 20, 2017, 7:00 am - 4:00 pm CONTACT: Jackie Cannizzo, Executive Director, jackiecannizzo@jcifoundation.org. A full day conference designed to create a great learning environment to share and analyze the unique strengths, challenges, and opportunities facing women. Participants will discover powerful strategies to move their leadership forward as they interact with peers and deepen understandings of the practices of successful women. There will be unique opportunities for networking, mentoring, and leadership development between attendees and the C-level executives, best selling authors, and successful leaders who will be a part of this year’s event. THIS EVENT IS FREE FOR U.S. MILITARY VETERANS! |
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WHAT: Gratitude America's Military Support Retreat at Enota Mountain Retreat WHEN: July 27, 2017 at 4:30 pm - July 30, 2017 at 3:00 pm CONTACT: Michael Anthony, Executive Director, 912-674-0332, Michael@gratitudeamerica.org. WEBLINK: GRATITUDEAMERICA.ORG/RETREATS A retreat for deployed Post-9/11 Florida and Georgia Military/Veterans and their primary support person. Strengthen and restore connections, enjoy the natural beauty of Enota Mountain Retreat, be inspired by fun outdoor activities, learn about available support resources, and relax while discovering post-deployment strategies. -Small, friendly group setting -All accommodations, food, and activities are provided free of charge -Facilitated by Vets, VA/Dod experts, and Community Nonprofit Support Organizations |
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S.A.F.E. Management announces its new partnership with the Atlanta Falcons and Mercedes Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. S.A.F.E. Management was selected to provide Event Security Associates that will implement word class security and safety measures while maintaining a commitment to unparalleled guest service delivery. Our organization cannot be more excited to play a role in creating the personality, culture and positive atmosphere that the guests attending this world class facility will deserve. We are now seeking to hire veterans to fill these important security roles, from frontline security personnel, to security managers. See these flyers for more info, and go here http://www.safemanagement.net/ to apply today! |
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Additional Employment and Internship Opportunities |
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Need free legal advice or assistance? Contact the GSU Law Volunteer Clinic 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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Veterans Frequently Asked Questions |
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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 Contacts Makesha Hillary (Co-ops and Internships): 404-413-1827, mhillary1@gsu.edu Conquaya James (Career Development): 404-413-1825, cjames22@gsu.edu Adelaide Richardson (Clarkston & Newton Campuses): 678-891-3213, arichardson33@gsu.edu Christi Pichon (Dunwoody & Alpharetta Campuses): 770-274-5575, cpichon@gsu.edu Felicia Shanklin (Clarkston, Decatur & Newton Campuses): 678-891-2408, fshanklin@gsu.edu |
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The information contained in the MOC Monthly Newsletter is not advice and should only be treated as general information. Georgia State University and the Military Outreach Center (MOC) assume no responsibility for errors or omissions in the newsletter's contents. This newsletter may contain links to external websites that are not provided or maintained by or in any way affiliated with Georgia State University or the MOC. Please note that neither Georgia State nor the MOC guarantee the accuracy, relevance, timeliness, or completeness of any information on these external websites. In no event shall Georgia State or the MOC be liable for any special, direct, indirect, consequential, or incidental damages whatsoever, whether in an action of contract, negligence or other tort, arising out of or in connection with the content of the newsletter. |
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