News & Information for Veterans
There are many resources available to student veterans, a number of which are listed and hyperlinked below. There are also additional resources and information on regional and community programs at the Veterans' Resource Center (VRC), Room 18 A-101.
Notice: These opportunities and organizations are not directly affiliated with Southwestern College. SWC is neither endorsing nor receiving support from any of these entities. They are provided as a public service only.
General resources for veterans and their families
Job Resources for Veterans
Miscellaneous Opportunities
- Free Year of Lynda.com Courses! LinkedIn and the DVA have partnered to provide veterans with free online classes.
- Pipelines is a program for paid summer positions in naval engineering and science.
- Next Mission is a free online course for veterans and active duty members on Stress, Resilience, and Post-Traumatic Growth.
- Operation Connect provides mentored professional development training. See schedule.
- Onward to Opportunity Program. Free occupational skills training for transitioning vets and their families.
- Veteran-preference nation-wide restaurant management positions available.
- Software discounts for community college students.
- Mentorships for Veterans through American Corporate Partners. Read about leaders as mentors.
If you are aware of an opportunity that veteran students may be interested in, please feel free to contact the VSO at swcveterans@swccd.edu.
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