The talent you’re looking for has already been tested
Syracuse University’s military-connected students bring leadership, discipline, adaptability, and often a security clearance — developed through service that most candidates never experience. Partner with Veteran Career Services to connect with this exceptional talent pool.
Why Hire Syracuse Veterans
Military-connected candidates from Syracuse University arrive prepared — not just academically, but professionally. They’ve operated in high-stakes environments, led diverse teams, managed significant resources, and performed under pressure that most candidates never encounter. And they’ve done it while earning a Syracuse University degree.
| “OVMA prepares students every possible way. They make introductions and help students establish a strong professional network before they graduate.” — Employer Partner |
What They Bring to Your Organization
| Military Competency | Business Application |
|---|---|
| Leadership under pressure | Leads teams and projects effectively when timelines compress and stakes are high |
| Cross-functional coordination | Works across departments, stakeholders, and organizational levels with ease |
| Resource management at scale | Has managed budgets, personnel, and equipment valued in the millions |
| Decision-making with incomplete information | Delivers sound judgment without waiting for perfect data |
| Operational discipline | Executes consistently, meets deadlines, and holds teams accountable |
| Adaptability | Performs in ambiguous, rapidly changing environments — a defining requirement of today’s workforce |
| Security clearance eligibility | Many candidates hold active clearances — a credential that takes 12–18 months and significant cost to obtain otherwise |
100%
Undergraduate Placement Rate
Ten consecutive years.
$97,473
Average Starting Salary
2025 First Destination Survey.
1,300+
Military-Connected Students
Across every school and college at SU.
| “Working with Syracuse OVMA has been life changing.” — Paramount, Employer Partner |
Meet the Talent
Who You’ll Meet
VCS serves over 1,300 military-connected students at Syracuse University across every school and college. Our student population includes:
- Veterans & Student Veterans
- National Guard & Reserve
- Active Duty Service Members
- Military Spouses & Dependents
- ROTC Cadets
- Early Commissioning Program (ECP) Cadets
Academic Backgrounds
Our military-connected students span every school at SU — from business and engineering to public policy, communications, law, and data science. The top fields of study among recent graduates include:
Graduate Programs
- Business Administration
- Public Administration
- Applied Data Science
- Business Analytics
- Law
Undergraduate Programs
- Information Management & Technology
- Cybersecurity Administration
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Engineering
Partnership Opportunities
VCS offers a range of engagement opportunities designed to connect your organization directly with military-connected talent — from large-scale networking events to intimate career panels, career immersion trips, and direct access to student résumés.
Student Veteran & Employer Networking Receptions
VCS’s flagship recruiting events, held twice yearly at Club 44 (JMA Wireless Dome) and the National Veterans Resource Center. 75+ students, 60+ companies, and 85 employer representatives attended in 2024–2025. Powered by Visions Federal Credit Union.
Contact VCS to ParticipateCareer Connections Series
Employer-led panel discussions and presentations for military-connected students. Smaller, more targeted than a career fair — designed for real conversation with students who are specifically interested in your industry and organization.
Contact VCS to ParticipateNYS Student Veteran Career Conference
Co-hosted with Fordham University, this annual conference brings 130+ student veterans from 10+ colleges and universities to New York City. Sponsorship opportunities available. 2025 Title Sponsors: Google, Visions FCU, M&T Bank, and Northwell Health.
Contact VCS About SponsorshipCareer Immersion Trips
VCS takes students to major employment markets each semester — Atlanta (October 2026) and New York City (Spring 2027). Employer site visits are a core component of each trip. As one EY partner noted: “Students hear directly from our military veterans, learn about our business units, and talk openly about transition. These trips aren’t just informational — they become deeply personal.”
Contact VCS About HostingEmployer Information Sessions
Present your organization, open positions, and veteran hiring initiatives directly to military-connected students. Sessions are posted on Handshake and promoted through VCS channels. Available in person and virtually.
Schedule an Information SessionHandshake — Post Jobs & Internships
Syracuse University uses Handshake as its primary career platform. Post full-time positions, internships, and events directly to SU’s military-connected student community. Flag your organization as veteran-friendly to increase visibility.
Access Handshake for EmployersRecruiting Timeline
Here’s how VCS programming maps to the academic calendar:
| Fall | Spring | Year-Round |
|---|---|---|
| • Full-time role recruiting • Leadership development programs • Summer internship recruiting • Networking Reception (Club 44) • NYS Career Conference (NYC) • Career Immersion Trip | • Summer internship season • Entry-level role recruiting • Networking Reception (NVRC) • Career Immersion Trip (NYC) | • Employer Information Sessions • Career Connections Series • Résumé Book (twice yearly) • Handshake job postings • VCS advising and referrals |
Our Commitment to Employers
VCS doesn’t just post jobs. We become a recruiting partner. When you engage with Veteran Career Services, you can count on us to:
- Help identify qualified candidates whose backgrounds align with your specific hiring needs
- Promote your opportunities through multiple channels — Handshake, Mission Mondays, ‘Cuse Vets Community, and direct outreach to relevant student populations
- Coordinate recruiting events that give your team meaningful access — not just a table at a career fair
- Connect you with the right students based on major, experience, clearance status, and career goals
- Provide a responsive, dedicated point of contact throughout the recruiting process
We measure our success by yours. Our 100% undergraduate placement rate for ten consecutive years is built on partnerships like the one we’re inviting you into.
Our Employer Partners
VCS has built lasting relationships with employers across every major industry sector — organizations that return year after year because they know the quality of talent they’ll find.
254
Unique Employers
Have engaged with VCS students since 2015.
629
Total Engagements
Across networking, career events, and immersion trips.
10+
Years of Data
A decade of employer engagement on record.
800+
Résumé Book Contacts
Employers receiving student résumés twice yearly.
Why Employers Keep Coming Back
Organizations return to VCS because they consistently find candidates who:
- Demonstrate leadership from day one
- Bring real-world experience before graduation
- Adapt quickly to complex and ambiguous environments
- Communicate professionally and with precision
- Understand accountability, teamwork, and mission execution
Add measurable value immediately
| “OVMA prepares students every possible way. They make introductions and help students establish a strong professional network before they graduate.” — Ernst & Young, Employer Partner |
- Business, Finance & Consulting
- Government, Defense & Public Service
- Technology & IT
- Healthcare & Life Sciences
- Engineering, Manufacturing & Construction
- Nonprofit, Education & Social Impact
- Media, Communications & Marketing
- Investment Banking & Wealth Management
- Transportation, Infrastructure & Utilities
- Consumer, Retail & Hospitality