Information and Resources
Virginia Tech Career and Professional Development (CPD) is grateful for the service of our student veterans, military service members, and their families. We are committed to serving student veterans throughout your transition into higher education and employment after graduation. Recognizing the unique skills and experiences of veterans and military service members, we have provided the resources here.
Advising Appointments
We have a staff of advisors who work with students on various career-related topics. Please seeย advising appointments.
- See our federal job search page for more information about federal employment opportunities.
- Feds Hire Vets
Information about federal employment for veterans, including veterans preference, agencies seeking to hire veterans, and an overview of federal employment and hiring processes.
- See our planning for graduate or professional school for additional resources.
- Virginia Tech Office of Veterans Services: Student Resources
VT resources for student veterans, including information about undergraduate and graduate admissions at VT. At Virginia Tech, application fees are waived for veterans. - Accredited Online Schools
Search for online accredited colleges and universities; search by state, degree, degree category, subject. Results can also be narrowed by type of school (public, private non-profit) and degree level.
- Military-friendly employers and schools
Lists of military-friendly employers and schools rated on a variety of criteria including military-friendly and military spouse-friendly. - Virginia Values Veterans
List of V3 (veteran-friendly) certified companies.
- Boots to Suits
Provides clothing vouchers for Virginia Veterans transitioning from military life to civilian careers. Each veteran receives two complimentary career outfits. Job-seeking military spouses who are primary household providers are also eligible. - Translating Military Experience to Civilian Terms
Provides both guidance and resources to help translate military experience to civilian terms. - The Value of Your Military Experience
Brief article providing guidance regarding articulating the value of your military experience. - Learn How to Become: Veterans Guide to Getting Hired
Job search and resume writing resources for veterans.
