Military & Veteran Career Services Initiative
MVS in collaboration with the Center for Career Services, established the Military and Veteran Career Services Initiative to support the career development of our military-affiliated students. Our services include resume writing techniques, internship opportunities, employment initiatives, and a variety of programmatic and networking events. Highlights of our offerings include The Pitch, an annual event in March where students can refine their interview skills and compete for cash prizes; our monthly Lunch & Learn series, featuring free Wawa sandwiches and expert speakers on career and academic topics; and the Sierra Club summer fellowship. Additionally, we host career fairs and facilitate one-on-one conversations with prospective employers.
Employers interested in sharing job opportunities with our student veterans, dependents, and military personnel can contact us at [email protected].
Lunch & Learn Series
Our Lunch & Learn series is a monthly event planned by the Office of Military & Veteran Services and the First Generation Office. Students can enjoy free Wawa sandwiches while engaging with guest speakers on a variety of career and academic topics. These sessions cover essential skills such as building a resume, salary negotiation, preparing for interviews, and budget planning. This is a fantastic opportunity for students to gain valuable insights and network with professionals. Students can RSVP via Handshake, the leading career platform used by over 400 colleges and more than 200,000 employers.
- Lunch & Learn Schedule
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Lunch & Learn will take place in the University Student Center room 308 from 12 to 1 pm.
- Tuesday, September 10: Community and Connection
- Wednesday, October 9: Building a Resume and LinkedIn
- Wednesday, November 6: How to Network
- Wednesday, February 12: Budgeting for Life
- Wednesday, March 19: Elevator Pitch Prep
- Wednesday, April 9: Salary Negotiation
- Wednesday, May 7: Graduation Prep and Move Out 101
The Pitch
Join us in March for The Pitch, an annual event hosted in collaboration with the Center for Career Services. This exciting program is provided at no cost to military-affiliated students and offers a unique opportunity to meet, network, and refine interview skills with business professionals from around the DMV area. Participants will practice their pitches and compete for cash prizes awarded at the end of the event. Don’t miss this chance to enhance your professional skills and connect with industry leaders!
The Pitch will return in March 2025!
Sierra Club Summer Fellowship
The GW Career Services Council, in collaboration with the Office of Sustainability and Military and Veteran Services, has established the Charles and Deborah Frank Fellowship, generously supported by alumnus Charles Frank, B.A., CCAS 1974. This fellowship endows a summer position within the Sierra Club's Military Outdoors (SCMO) program. SCMO is dedicated to ensuring that military members, veterans, and their families have access to the beauty of nature by advocating for programs and policies that remove barriers hindering their outdoor experiences.