Thank you for your service. The Career Center is here to work with veterans as they navigate higher education and transition into civilian careers. The resources below will help veterans connect with employers and effectively translate their experiences into skills that resonate with potential employers.

Resources for Student Veterans

Career Coaches can help you learn more about and explore:

  • Discussing and exploring your skills and professional interest.
  • Showcasing your unique experiences as veteran in your resume and cover letters.
  • Gaining hands-on experience through internships, jobs (part-time or full-time), and professional opportunities.
  • Prep for interviews and how to highlight unique skills

All appointments are made through Handshake or by calling at 717-477-1484 or visiting the Career Center in CUB 108 depending on the appointment type.

Career One Stop

Military.com

  • Search the largest free veteran jobs board, find jobs with military-friendly companies, build and post your civilian resume and network with veterans to make the most out of your military skills and experience in the civilian world.

US Department of Veteran Affairs – Job Assistance

VetJobs

  • We place military candidates into corporate jobs by direct-connect services with thousands of corporate recruiters.

US Department of Labor

  • The skills and training veterans acquired while serving our country may be well suited for jobs at the U.S. Department of Labor. The following information is designed to help veterans understand how federal jobs are filled, determine Veterans Preference, build a resume, and search and apply for federal jobs.

Silent Professionals

  • We provide highly-specialized vetting and job placement services for the private military and security sectors.

Jobs For Veterans

  • Our jobs for Veterans help make the transition from military to civilian life easier.

Veteran Services

Featured Articles

David Spencer on hiring veterans and other people ‘who have had grit in their life’

David Spencer is a senior system engineer in the Utah Army National Guard AND provides artificial intelligence and analytics to dental offices as a civilian. He says he loves working with “people who have had grit in their life” such …

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WorkingNation Overheard: Paul Messett on connecting veterans to jobs in rural communities

“Much of our work is done with veterans who live in rural and frontier communities, so we try to engage through extensive outreach efforts”, according to Paul Messett, veterans employment representative, Oregon Employment Department, based in Bend, Oregon. He adds, …

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Find Strength in Your Transition

When the going gets tough, we have a saying in the Marine Corps: don’t go internal. When you are in an uncomfortable or painful situation, it is only natural to focus internally on the discomfort you are experiencing instead of …

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Cummins Careers: Supporting Veterans and Persons with Disabilities

Step inside Cummins careers and discover how this global leader in power technology fosters a supportive environment where veterans and individuals with disabilities can thrive at work ❤️

In this video, you’ll meet Sara McAninch, diversity, equity, inclusion, and culture manager …

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Contact & Location

Phone
717-477-1484
Address

Ceddia Union Building (CUB 108)
1871 Old Main Drive
Shippensburg, PA 17257

Career Service Hours

Day of the week
Center Operational Hours Express Hours
Monday 8am - 6pm 2pm - 6pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm 2pm - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm 2pm - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm 2pm - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm