On the July 23, 2012 edition of Career Advancement Radio, the show’s topic was Educational Opportunities for Veterans “Is $17,000 ++ waiting for you to change your career landscape?” Our panel of speakers included: Jacquelyn Willis-Walker, Educational Program Specialist Georgia State University, Marvin Hall –Acting Director Veterans Upward
Bound, Georgia and Bill Garvey Academic Advisor, Georgia Upward Bound Program. We discussed the Veterans Upward Bound Program and the most frequently asked questions.
The common theme throughout the discussion was the wonderful program opportunities available for Veterans interested in training and educational opportunities available to enhance their career possibilities in the employment arena. We especially touched on the high demand careers for veterans to choose from.
Dr. Marilyn Carroll, Bill Harvey, Marvin Hall, Jacquelyn Willis-Walker, and seated, Dana Barret, Producer
Throughout the show the panel provided information on Veterans educational benefits including Yellow Ribbon Participants, SOC Colleges and how to find them, Using the Post 9/11 GI Bill, Veterans Upward Bound Program, State Approving Agencies, as well as other important information including the top 10 fastest growing occupations for 2008-2018.
Marvin Hall – Acting Director Veterans Upward Bound Program, Army Veteran, MOS Medical Specialist. BA in Psychology, and presently am working on a Masters in dministration .As a medic I was attached to an infantry unit that stayed in the field. As I was about to exit the military, I was told that all the necessary people that needed to sign off on my paperwork were in the field. I was advised to sign a blank form but told that someone would get in touch with me and inform me of what benefits I was eligible for. Twenty years went by and I am still waiting for someone to call me. That is why I like my job. This program provides information and assistance about college options. I have nworked for TRIO for a number of years and I am able to provide Veterans with information about getting into college.
Dr. Marilyn Carroll, Bill Harvey, Marvin Hall, Jacquelyn Willis-Walker, and standing Elizabeth Gordon, RadioX Manager
The Veterans Upward Bound program is designed to motivate and assist veterans in the development of academic and other requisite skills necessary for acceptance and success in a program of post-secondary education. The program provides assessment and enhancement of basic skills through counseling, mentoring, tutoring, and academic instruction in the core subject areas. The primary goal of the program is to increase the rate at which participants enroll in and complete postsecondary education programs.
www.gsu.edu/oeo/veterans_upward_bound.html
