Should Veterans Work in Higher Education?
🎓 💻 Is a career in higher education on par with other sectors like STEM, IT, etc.? The answer, most likely, is yes. Research demonstrates that veterans choose to work in higher education as an extension of their military service—overlapping values, traditions, and leadership opportunities provide a baseline for navigating university structures and operations. Our president & founder, Barrett Y. Bogue joined colleagues exploring this this topic in a webinar hosted by Hire Heroes USA.
The webinar focused on three areas of opportunity including:
A review of the careers in higher education for veterans
Why veterans are well-suited for these careers + why universities should be hiring them
Tips and tricks for a conducting successful job search
Hiring managers should understand that veterans are more than qualified to work in higher education. They're ready to meaningfully contribute on day one. Veterans should understand that military service provides pathways for developing the skills and competencies that prove useful for working in higher education leadership roles. Watch the webinar here to learn more about this topic.
On behalf of Evocati, we'd like to express our gratitude to Hire Heroes USA, Columbia University's Center for Veterans Transition & Integration, and the Warrior-Scholar Project for hosting. Our thanks to LeNaya Hezel and Daniel Avegalio for their invaluable contributions to the panel discussion and to Ryan Pavel for the expert moderation skills he displayed.
