WASHINGTON, June 6, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- Student Veterans of America (SVA) recently
launched its Advising Center, a new resource designed to transform
the veteran transition experience. The SVA Advising Center, made
possible by a significant contribution by RTX, strengthens a
crucial component of SVA's programs, helping transitioning service
members and veterans find their path and maximize their higher
education benefits.
The Advising Center equips veterans for their transition from
military to civilian life with career-focused educational planning.
Through resources, including a custom-built, AI-powered Pathway
Explorer, veterans can assess their military and civilian
experiences, align these with career interests, and identify
academic programs for skill enhancement.
In addition to automated tools, the Advising Center provides
personalized support from trained Success Coaches. Veterans and
transitioning service members can use the center to assess their
interests, choose the best educational programs, and engage in peer
mentorship to connect with and learn from fellow veterans and
industry professionals.
Jared Lyon, president and CEO of
Student Veterans of America, expressed his gratitude and vision for
the new center: "We are profoundly grateful for RTX's visionary
gift, which is a testament to their longstanding commitment to
veterans and their families. This contribution not only enables the
creation of the SVA Advising Center but also strengthens our
ongoing efforts to support veterans' educational and career
aspirations. RTX has been an instrumental partner in our mission,
helping us to expand our services and reach more veterans each
year. With this new center, we can provide a continuum of support
that empowers our veterans to succeed in higher education and
beyond, enhancing their ability to achieve personal and
professional success."
"RTX is committed to supporting the women and men who defend and
protect freedom and democracy," said Randy
Bumps, vice president of Global Affairs and Public Relations
for RTX. "SVA's new Advising Center is one of the ways our company
and employees can help service members and veterans attain their
educational goals and achieve long-term success in civilian
professions."
RTX and SVA joined forces in 2012 to help provide military
veterans with the resources, support, and advocacy needed to
achieve their greatest potential in higher education. With
the addition of the Advising Center, SVA and RTX continue to
accomplish the mission and vision to act as a catalyst for student
veteran success, providing resources and support to, through, and
beyond higher education.
About Student Veterans of America
With a focused mission on empowering student veterans, Student
Veterans of America (SVA) is committed to providing an educational
experience that goes beyond the classroom. Through a dedicated
network of over 1,600 on-campus chapters in all 50 states and 4
countries representing more than 750,000 student veterans, SVA aims
to inspire yesterday's warriors by connecting student veterans with
a community of like-minded chapter leaders. Every day these
passionate leaders work to provide the necessary resources, network
support, and advocacy to ensure student veterans can effectively
connect, expand their skills, and ultimately achieve their greatest
potential. For more information, visit us at
www.studentveterans.org.
Contact:
Contact@studentveterans.org
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