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!
Spring 2012 Veteran Events
Stay tuned for future events or contact Phil Rockwell at prockwell@gsu.edu
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
Vet Newsletters Archive
May 2011
August 2011
February 2012
Helpful Websites
Care for the Troops: http://careforthetroops.org/library_presentations.php
GI Bill: Questions concerning your GI Bill benefits; 888-442-4551 or https://www.vba.va.gov
Learn to use your GI Bill Guide http://education.military.com/money-for-school/gi-bill/learn-to-use-your-gi-bill
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
Locate VA Forms and information about VA benefit programs at the website http://www.va.gov/vaforms/
To change an address or direct deposit information you can go to the VA website at
https://iris.va.gov/scripts/iris.cfg/php.exe/enduser/home.php or you may call the direct deposit center at 1-877-838-2778.
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
VA PTSD Coach app (for smart phones)
www.ptsd.va.gov/public/pages/ptsdcoach.asp
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 - Cynthia Carmichael (404) 413-2263, regctc@langate.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/
