The "new GI bill", part of a much larger legislation package, has passed the House and awaits a vote in the Senate this week. Here are looks at how veterans at Cal-Berkeley and in Arizona are preparing for the big potential jump in their education benefits - I would expect to see plenty of articles like this throughout the week. What I liked about the Berkeley one was that, whether the bill passes or not, it demonstrates the considerable efforts the campus has already taken for its veterans, especially poignant considering certain stereotypes of Berkeley. As the school's veteran programs coordinator notes, there are stereotypes of veterans as well, so it's important for the civilian world to understand that:
"Some (veterans) come from a longstanding tradition of serving the country. For others, the military offers a way to advance by getting technical training. Others are using their experience in the military to affect policy changes because of what they learned."
All true, and all noted by the multitides of skills our client employers demand. The Arizona piece takes a look at several different veterans making their education work, one way or another. I noted that one of them wants to work for US Customs and Border Protection, and hope he knows that they attend most of our events. Give these a look if you're interested in pursuing your education or know someone who is, keep an open mind, and have a great week!
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