Veteran Career Services is excited to share our upcoming events for Spring 2026, 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.
Career Connection: Veterans, Diplomacy & Careers in Foreign Affairs
Location: NVRC – Room 122 Executive Room
Open to: Students
Register: Handshake »
Description: Join John Bass, Former U.S. Ambassador and Under Secretary of State for Management, for an engaging discussion on careers in diplomacy, international affairs, and national security.
OVMA Internship Award Application
Location: Nationwide – Supports Summer Internships
Open to: Military-connected students participating in unpaid or low-paid summer internships
Application Runs: Aug 26 – May 31
Award: $5,000 to help cover lodging, transportation, childcare, and food costs
Undergraduate Internship Award – To Apply: Apply via Handshake »
Graduate Internship Award – To Apply: Apply via Handshake »
Description: Provides critical financial support so students can fully pursue career-building internship opportunities without barriers.
OVMA Connect
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.