The Career & Co-op Center is committed to supporting and celebrating all facets of a student’s identity. Explore this page to find resources, advice and opportunities specific to students who are in the military or are Veterans.

The ACP: A Resource for Veteran’s Re-entering the Workforce

There are a multitude of organizations and programs dedicated to supporting Veterans as they re-enter the workforce. This resource highlights American Corporate Partners (ACP) who connect post-9/11 Veterans with corporate professionals for customized career guidance.

This guidance program, like many …

By Julie Kimball
Julie Kimball Career Advisor, Career Services
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Navigating Professional Development When Transitioning from Military to Civilian Life

Deciding to leave active duty and transition to civilian life is often a stressful and difficult decision. Upon transition, military members might have questions about what their next moves should be. Should they go back to school? Venture a new …

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Introduction to Inclusive Design: A Beginner’s Guide

To understand inclusive design, let’s navigate through the past; In the wake of World War II, large numbers of veterans with mobility-related injuries found that the world around them was built in a way that made everyday activities hard or …

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Bridging the world's skills gap through affordable, high-quality, online education.
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How to Be Flexible While Looking for Civilian Roles

We spoke with Tara Carlidge, Recruiting Manager at Citi and former Personnel Officer in the U.S. Army, to ask her about what most companies think about translating seniority level for veterans to the corporate/civilian world. Here’s what we learned:

To …

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Veteran Jobs: 6 Ways to Effectively Transition from the Military Into the Workforce

Bill Lawrence, who spent 20 years as a combat fighter pilot in the U.S. Navy, relishes the “new car smell” of stepping into the cockpit of a brand-new jet. Like many veterans, Lawrence, who is now a chief information security …

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Bridging the world's skills gap through affordable, high-quality, online education.
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Resources

Handshake

UMass Lowell’s Career & Co-op Center is pleased to offer a comprehensive recruiting system called Handshake. This system provides customized …

USAJobs.gov

The Federal Government’s official jobs site.

GI Jobs

A website for those who need help transitioning out of their military uniform.

MilitaryHire.com

A site developed and maintained by a team of military veterans and corporate hiring authorities

Va.gov

A comprehensive site from the Department of Veterans Affairs providing access to employment, job search, and other resources for veterans.

My Next Move for Veterans

Designed for U.S. veterans who are current job seekers. Through this interactive tool, learn about career options including tasks, skills, …

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