University Career Services

Veteran Information

University Career Services is here to help you develop into who you were meant to be; understanding your interests, values, getting an internship, discovering your purpose and passion and much more. Transitioning from the military to the world of college is often a fearful time of indecision, pressure to perform, and not understanding the new environment. So come on in and check us out. We are here to serve you!

Career Assistance for Veterans

Veterans may schedule an appointment directly with Phil Rockwell (Career Counselor, Retired Air Force Enlisted and Officer) for concerns around career counseling/assistance, job search, and more!  Call (404) 413-1820 to schedule and appointment.

Need a résumé?
Call Phil!  He's a Vet and he can assist you!  Give him a call at (404) 413-1829 or prockwell@gsu.edu

Click here to view Phil Rockwell's profile

Join the Military Vets Job Club!

As a member, you will have access to the following services:

- Career Counseling with Phil Rockwell, ex Air Force enlisted and officer.

- Career Counseling with John Stanford, ex Army Career and Alumni Program manager.

- Understanding your true values, skills, and abilities from your military experience.

- Résumé, interviewing, and job search.

- Early identification of job fair attendees and employer contacts.

University Career Services is planning to have several networking/employment development events for you this Spring, which will culminate in a Veteran Job Fair.

Click here to join the Military Vets Job Club!

In the meantime, please feel free to contact Phil Rockwell or John Stanford at University Career Services for your employment needs: 404-413-1820

Helpful Resources and Information

Link to GSU's Student Vets of America -   www.studentveterans.org/chapters/search.php
Link to Student Veterans of America - www.studentveterans.org
Link to Veterans Heart Georgia - www.veteransheartgeorgia.org/
Wall of Honor - www.veteransheartgeorgia.org/category/wall-of-honor/
Helpful Employment Links and Information - http://usajobs.gov/  and  www.vetjobs.com
National Resource Directory - https://www.nationalresourcedirectory.gov/home/contact_us

Military to civilian Transferable Skills Identifier(TSI)
- Obtain a descriptive report of military occupations 
- Civilian occupations.  http://vetsuccess.gov

Helpful Reading Material

1. http://www.vetjobs.com/
See the latest version of the Early Eagle Newsletter
2. www.gijobs.com
3.  "Stigma of service may hurt vets' job search"
4. Veterans Heart Georgia

Helpful Websites

Care for the Troops: http://careforthetroops.org/library_presentations.php

GI Bill: Questions concerning your GI Bill benefits; 888-442-4551 or www.va.gov
Learn to use your GI Bill Guide http://education.military.com/money-for-school/gi-bill/learn-to-use-your-gi-bill

For Toll Free Numbers: https://ipis.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/1703

Federal Veteran Resources: http://Military.com

Military Student Aid:  http://www.finaid.org/military
VA questions concerning issues other than GI Bill (e.g.: home loans, medical needs, etc.) may call 800-827-1000

To obtain a copy of your DD214 (Discharge paper) or other military records you may go to this link to obtain an application:
http://www.archives.gov/st-louis/military-personnel/index.html
http://www.archives.gov/veterans/

GSU Counseling Center Link-

http://www.gsu.edu/counseling/index.html

Resources

VA Veterans Crisis Line
(800) 273-8255 (press 1)
www.veteranscrisisline.net

War Related Illness and Injury Study Center- Clinical Services
http://www.warrelatedillness.va.gov/WARRELATEDILLNESS/index.asp

National Center for PTSD
(802) 296-6300
www.ptsd.va.gov
email:  ncptsd@va.gov

The American Legion 
www.legion.org
email: var@legion.org

PTSD Foundation of America
(877) 7171-7873
ptsdusa.net

National Veterans Legal Services Program
(202)265-8305
www.nvlsp.org
email: info@nvlsp.org

Service Women’s Action Network (SWAN) National Peer Support Helpline
1-888-729-2089
www.servicewomen.org
email: peersupport@servicewomen.org

GSU Vet registration -  Leon Grisett (404) 413-2263, lgrissett@gsu.edu

Dept of Veteran Affairs links - http://www.va.gov/

Dept of Veteran Affairs - Decatur, GA  http://www.atlanta.va.gov/

Semper Max - http://sempermax.com/