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March 16 Newsletter

Pam Newton - Wednesday, March 15, 2023
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VCU Military student services FEBRUARY 2023

Table Of Contents

  1. Hot Topic
  2. School Certifying Official Updates
  3. Employment, Internship, and Volunteer Opportunities
  4. Employment / Internship / Volunteer / Professional Growth Opportunities
  5. SVA and MSS Updates and Events
  6. Everything Else / Extras

 Hot Topic 

Veteran And Active Duty Advanced Registration For Fall 2023 Is March 29th

 

-Students, please check your account ahead of your registration date to make sure you do not have any holds that would block registration.
-Make an appointment with your academic advisor if you need assistance in choosing your classes for Fall.
-Advance registration is for Veteran or Active duty students only, it is not for those using transferred benefits


 

Free Will Clinic

School Certifying Official Updates

For Chapter 33 post 9/11 Gi Bill students

The VA will reach out each month to verify enrollment to keep sending monthly BAH payments. When you receive a text from the VA asking to confirm your enrollment, please be sure to send "Y" if you are still in classes. If you mark "N"... the VA will stop sending your monthly cost of living payments until your enrollment status can be verified.

If you have questions about the payment status for GI Bill benefits, please contact the VA at 888-GIBILL-1 (888-442-4551) for assistance. You can also visit us in person at 1015 Floyd Avenue, Room 3122 for further assistance.

 

Chapter 35/DEA students

We have heard of some delays in the VA releasing payments for the term. If you filed for your benefit before t he start of classes, and have not received any payments, you can c  all the VA at 888.442.4551 to confirm your payment status.

For VMSDEP students

All students who authorized the award before the start of classes should see the VMSDEP tuition and fees credit on their accounts. For those who authorized the award after the start of classes, please look for the tuition and fees credit to post within the next two weeks. For "Tier 2" VMSDEP students, you can expect your additional VMSDEP stipend to post to your bill by the end of October.

Employment, Internship, and Volunteer Opportunities

Naval Station Norfolk Networking Event 

March 22, 11:00 AM-1:00 PM
Please vitsit the link below for more information:
Register

Fort Eustis Networking Event

March 23, 11:30-1:30
Please Visit the link below for more information:
Register

Intern-Military Program & Workforce Development
Job Posting Number: 42676

Apply Here
 

Intern – Military Program & Workforce Development

 

Dominion Energy is seeking a summer 2023 intern to join our Workforce Development & Planning team in Richmond, VA and to support our Military Program and Workforce Development efforts.

 

Applicants must be United States military veterans, active in the Guard or Reserve, military spouses, or demonstrate strong familiarity with issues pertaining to veterans.

 

The selected candidate will work a hybrid work schedule, with some days each week working in the office. The selected candidate may have an opportunity to continue their internship on a part-time schedule during the fall 2023 and spring 2024 semesters.
 

Selected candidates will not be eligible for a housing stipend and will need to reside within 50 miles from the company's Richmond, VA work location.
 

Job Description

Dominion Energy is committed to its corporate purpose of safely delivering reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy to our customers, while operating as an employer of choice and creating value for our shareholders. We believe a skilled, diverse workforce and future talent pipelines are essential to fulfilling that purpose and our vision of becoming the most sustainable energy company in the country

 

The Military Program and Workforce Development intern will be responsible for supporting the company’s efforts to attract diverse, qualified talent from the military, veteran, and other communities the company serves. Responsibilities may include, but not be limited to the following.

· Support the company’s military sourcing and recruitment strategy assisting with reporting, communications, outreach, and other event related coordination.

· Assist with student veteran, military spouse, and other program and outreach enhancements.

· Support student veteran and student military spouse recruiting efforts for Dominion Energy’s annual Careers in Energy Student Diversity Conference.

· Support diversity partnerships, workforce and talent pipeline development assisting with labor market information research and analysis, communications, outreach, and other event related coordination.
 -Perform other duties as requested or assigned.

 

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Experiences

-Applicants must be United States military veterans, service members, military spouses, or demonstrate strong familiarity with issues pertaining to veterans.
-Must be a student at an accredited 2-year or 4-year college/university.
-Must have an anticipated graduation date of spring 2025 or later.
-Must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher.
-Must have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate with a variety of audiences.
-Ability to collect and analyze data and communicate trends and metrics.
-Ability to create presentations.
-Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools.
-Active or past involvement in or leadership experience with student, volunteer, or other community organizations is a plus.

-Program or project management, marketing, communications, or other related experiences are a plus.

Scholarships and Professional Growth Opportunities

Scholoarship Links


  • Fisher House Scholarships
  • ThanksUSA Scholarships
  • VA-ACME Scholarships
  • Visit VCU’s National Scholarship Office for more.

Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

The 2023-24 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is open and will include several major changes that you can read about in this BestColleges.com article.
Be sure to regularly check the RAMS Scholarship Hub for scholarship opportunities that are open to VCU students.
Don’t forget that the Military Student Services’ website also lists several scholarships and financial aid opportunities specifically for veterans, service members, and their families: https://militaryservices.vcu.edu/scholarships-and-aid/
Internship Opportunity

SVA and MSS Updates and Events

Mark Your Calendars: 



SVA Horseback Riding Day: Join us starting on March 25th for a day out on the trail from 2:00-4:00PM. 
Dream Catchers at the Cori Sikich Therapeutic Riding Center
10120 Fire Tower Rd, Toano, VA 23168
 
Please contact the SVA for sign up.


SVA Pizza Day: Join the SVA starting at 12:00 on Thursday March 30th in office 3122 at Harris Hall. Free Pizza and Comaraderie!!

VCU Vs St. Mary Game Viewing at the MSS: Game start time is 2:00PM this Friday the 17th. Please email Stephen Ross if you plan to attend as he will be ordering Yummy Sammiches. 

 

 

 

Extras

Free access to the great outdoors!

Veterans and their families are eligible to free lifetime access to all U.S. national parks.

Visit here to learn more

  • Department of Defense Identification Card
  • Veteran Health Identification Card (VHIC)
  • Veteran ID Card
  • Veterans designation on a state-issued U.S. driver’s license or identification card

It’s Flu Season!

Visit VCU Health Services to get your free flu vaccine.

Appointments are required and may be scheduled via the Web Portal or by phone. Students can also request the flu vaccine during a scheduled medical appointment.


Check out the Pineland Underground podcast.

“Join us as we explore critical topics to forge a holistic understanding of Special Warfare, and the role of Army Special Operations Forces of the past, present, and in the future of our National Defense.”
 

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Stephen Ross, Director                               (stross@vcu.edu)
Tres Morley, Assistant Director                   (wemorley@vcu.edu)   
Fran Chesler, School Certifying Official      (cheslerfl@vcu.edu)

Jerry Hunt, School Certifying Official          (huntgl@vcu.edu)
Pamella Newton, Communications Intern   (newtonp@vcu.edu)


Virginia Commonwealth University
Strategic Enrollment Management and Student Success
Military Student Services

1015 Floyd Ave
Box 842536
Richmond, VA 23284
(804) 828-6563

militaryserv@vcu.edu

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