VetsinTech wants to demystify technology and spotlight the numerous employment opportunities available in the robust technology industry to veterans.
With that in mind, the national nonprofit has announced a new program, Student VetsinTech, that will place student ambassadors at colleges and universities at locations throughout the United States.
"One of our key initiatives is to educate the thousands of young veterans transitioning into the civilian workforce,” said Katherine Webster, VetsinTech founder and CEO.
Webster said that after meeting with student veterans it became clear that many do not understand the career opportunities available in the technology industry.
“Educating student veterans about what skills are needed and helping them successfully navigate and land a promising tech job is a key mission of our Student VetsinTech program," she added.
San Jose State University in San Jose, California is one of the first universities to have a VetsinTech student ambassador on its campus.
"SJSU is thrilled to be one of the first campuses to have a Student VetsinTech ambassador in place to educate our students about VetsinTech programs and opportunities in tech," said Director of the SJSU Veterans Resource Center Maggie Morales.
Approximately 250,000 service members transition out of the military each year, according to VetsinTech. Most leave the military without a job or a defined career path.
"VetsinTech serves as a vital bridge to support our current and returning heroes with re-integration services, connecting them to the vibrant national technology ecosystem,” added Webster.
VetsinTech is based in San Francisco and has 15 chapters nationwide. To learn more, visit www.vetsintech.co.
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