Veteran Career Services is excited to share our upcoming events for Fall 2025, featuring career development opportunities, networking events, and recruitment programs for our student veterans, currently serving military members, ROTC students, and the broader military-connected community.
Veteran Career Services Resume Book
Location: Distributed Nationwide to Employers
Open to: Veterans, currently serving military members, and ROTC students
Application: Submit via Handshake »
Deadline: Sep 28
Resume Book Distributed: Sep 29
Description: Get your resume in front of 800+ vetted employer partners actively seeking military-connected talent—maximize your exposure to high-quality career opportunities.
DAV | RecruitMilitary Military Community Job Fair
Date: Wed, Sep 24
Time: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Location: National Veterans Resource Center, Syracuse University
Open to: Veterans, currently serving military members, military spouses, and members of the military community
Registration: rmvets.com/SU0925 »
Description: Meet face-to-face with national and regional employers committed to hiring military-connected professionals across industries, from engineering to healthcare to corporate leadership.
Student Veteran & Employer Networking Reception
Date: Tue, Sep 30
Time: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Location: Club 44, JMA Wireless Dome, Syracuse University
Registration: Register via Handshake »
Description: Build valuable connections with leading employers, alumni, and peers in a relaxed, engaging atmosphere designed to foster professional relationships and open doors to future opportunities.
Career Trip to NYC – NYS Student Veteran Career Conference & Networking Reception
Dates: Oct 1 – Oct 3
Location: Fordham University – Lincoln Center, New York City
Application: Apply via Handshake »
Deadline: Sep 21 | Notifications: Sep 21
Description: Travel to NYC with a select group of student veterans and military-connected students for an immersive career development experience, including employer site visits, the NYS Student Veteran Career Conference, and a networking reception—with most meals covered.
Workforce Recruitment Program (WRP)
Location: Nationwide – Virtual Application Process
Open to: Students and recent graduates with disabilities
Application: WRP
Deadline: Oct 10
Description: A federal program that connects highly qualified students and recent graduates with disabilities to internships and long-term positions in government and private industry, offering a direct pathway to meaningful careers.
OVMA DC Career Immersion
Dates: Nov 5 – Nov 8
Location: Washington, D.C.
Application: Apply via Handshake »
Deadline: Oct 19 | Notifications: Week of Oct 20
Travel Days: Nov 5 & Nov 8
Description: Experience an exclusive multi-day trip to the nation’s capital featuring private employer tours, networking receptions, and career panels with leaders in government, nonprofit, and private sectors—with most expenses covered.
OVMA Internship Award Application
Location: Nationwide – Supports Summer Internships
Open to: Military-connected students participating in unpaid or low-paid summer internships
Application Runs: Nov 1 – May 31
Award: $5,000 to help cover lodging, transportation, childcare, and food costs
To Apply: Apply via Handshake »
Description: Provides critical financial support so students can fully pursue career-building internship opportunities without barriers.
OVMA Connect
Location: Virtual – Online Platform
Open to: Military-connected students seeking alumni connections
To Join: OVMA Connect »
Description: Engage in “flash mentoring” sessions with Syracuse University alumni. These one-time meetings offer career advice, informational interviews, and valuable networking opportunities tailored to your career goals.
Have questions?
Reach out to Veteran Career Services at vetcareer@syr.edu, schedule an appointment via Handshake, or stop by our office at the National Veterans Resource Center.