With a well-developed strategy and actionable goals, student veterans at Syracuse University can take advantage of a powerful alumni network and endless availability of resources to help guarantee their future success.
NETWORKING – with Employers & Alumni
CONNECT – with Companies
ATTEND – Career Fairs, Career Immersion Trips, Networking Events & Info Sessions
APPLY – for Jobs, Internships, & Graduate Schools
Connect
Enhance your career pathways through networking by connecting with employers, mentors, alumni, and peers:
OVMA Connect
A Career Access Platform that offers “flash mentoring”, a quick, one-time meeting between you and a mentor for career advice, informational interviews, and networking.
Handshake
Syracuse University’s career hub for applying for jobs and internships, registering for events, and information sessions.
Student Veterans Organization (SVO)
Join the SVO to get involved on campus and for camaraderie through events, resources, activities, and community service.
Employer Partnerships
Veteran Career Services boosts over 375 employer partners that support the career paths of student veterans through internships and job opportunities, mentorships, information sessions, career immersions, and events.
Top Companies
• Oracle
• Syracuse University
• Amazon
• Veterans Affairs (VA)
• General Electric
• JPMorgan Chase & Co.
• L3Harris Technologies
• Liberty Mutual Insurance
• Wells Fargo
• U.S. Department of Defense
• US Army
• Fiserv
Apply and Attend
Check out these hands-on learning experiences that allow you the opportunity to explore interests and develop competencies:
Career Immersion Trips
Discover career opportunities, explore employers, and experience cities through an immersive trip to NYC, DC, LA, and Atlanta.
Employer Networking Reception
Networking event exclusively for student veterans to connect directly with employers one-on-one for networking, career exploration, internships, and job opportunities.
SVA National Conference (NATCON)
Attend NATCON, the largest gathering of student veterans, to share ideas and best practices. Network with student veterans, employers, government, and nonprofit partners, and more!
Undergraduate Internship Award
A $5,000 internship award that supports lodging, transportation, children and food costs when doing an summer internship.
D’Aniello Florence Scholarship
Study abroad in Florence, Italy! The scholarship covers tuition, travel, and living expenses and is an opportunity for cultural immersion, international networking, and personal developmnent.
Pat Tillman Scholarship
A scholarship opportunity that provides academic scholarships, lifelong leadership development opportunities, and a diverse, global community of high-performing mentors and peers.