Veterans and Service Members

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Intern Andy introduces the Veterans and Service Members Affinity Community.

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Featured Articles

Trends, advice, and experiences in this community, written by Career Center staff and subject matter experts.

Illustration comparing two sides of a man's life. On the left, he wears a white shirt against a blue background, representing civilian life. On the right, he wears a camouflage jacket against a green background, representing military service.

Building a Career After ROTC or Active Duty: Transitioning to the Workforce 

Why More Veterans Should Run for Public Office 

Top Three Tech Jobs for Veterans

Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for Veterans

The Biggest Resume Mistakes For Veterans

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Resources

Focused job boards, educational content, and other tools designed specifically for this community.

Graduate School Scholarships by Affinity Community

Graduate School Scholarships by Affinity Community

There are many scholarships and fellowships available for Graduate students within specific Affinity communities, representing various areas of study and …

Podcasts for Your Affinity Group

Podcasts for Your Affinity Group

Podcasts can open a window into someone else’s world. They’re a quick way to hear how people from different backgrounds navigate school, work, ambition, …

Navy Civilian Careers

Navy Civilian Careers

NCC is a partnership between three Navy Systems Commands who share one important mission: To provide the civilian support needed …

Veterati

Veterati

Veterati is a free mentorship platform for Service Members, Veterans, and Military Spouses to access unlimited mentors.

 

Equal Opportunity Publications, Inc. (EOP)

Equal Opportunity Publications, Inc. (EOP)

Since 1968, Equal Opportunity Publications, Inc. (EOP) has led the way in diversity recruitment with a portfolio of seven national …

Breakline

Breakline

BreakLine helps veterans, women, and people of color pivot into compelling careers in the tech industry.

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Alumni Mentors

Alumni mentors who are willing to be contacted for career advice and industry insights.

David Edginton

Alumni Mentors
  • Bridgeport, CT
  • Principal Consultant Edge Solutions, LLC
Meet David

Lucas Marcouiller

Alumni Mentors
  • Warwick, RI
  • Electrical Engineer Applied Radar, Inc.
Meet Lucas

Douglas Pence

Alumni Mentors
  • Simsbury, CT
  • Product Development Manager Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company
Meet Douglas

Brian Sabia

Alumni Mentors
  • Wallingford, CT
  • Executive Vice President, Chief Underwriting Officer The Toa Reinsurance Company of America
Meet Brian
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Campus Resources & Student Organizations

Visit offices and organizations on campus to meet other students with shared identities and learn together.

Office for Diversity and Inclusion

Veteran Students Organization

Veterans Oasis

UConn Veterans Affairs and Military Programs

Creating Caring Communities

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