Veterans

Veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces play an integral part in the student life, academic endeavors, and intellectual accomplishments of the School of Professional Studies and Columbia University as a whole.

The School of Professional Studies is a proud participant of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Yellow Ribbon Program. The scope of benefits provided by the Post 9/11 GI Bill® and the Yellow Ribbon Program helps make a traditional Columbia education accessible to eligible veterans, regardless of socioeconomic status, who wish to pursue a rigorous graduate degree program.

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The Best Jobs for Veterans: A Guide to Careers for Military Vets and Getting Civilian Employment

n today’s America, the best jobs for veterans are often the ones that utilize some of the skills they developed while serving. And, believe it or not, those types of jobs can be found in almost every industry. After all, …

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Can Professional Sports Offer Diversity And Inclusion Insight For All Industries

Professional sports leagues in the U.S. have tried to tackle the issue of diversity and inclusion among their leadership for decades with league-wide rules and policies designed to create opportunities for underrepresented groups.  Success has varied across leagues.  However, since …

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Managing The Shift From Military To Business Culture

Managing The Shift From Military To Business Culture

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By this time in your career you have probably come across the concept of tribal culture. Tribal culture is also military culture, civilian culture, high school culture, and business …

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12 Challenges LGBTQ Employees Face at Work

Workplace challenges for LGBTQ folks will vary depending on their circumstances.

KEY POINTS
In May 2021, at least 95 companies in collaboration with the advocacy group The Human Rights Campaign expressed their support of LGBTQ rights.
Despite progress being made …
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Why young women earn more than men in some US cities

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In specific locales, young women make more than their male counterparts, earning 120% of men’s salaries, in some cases. Why is the pay gap flipped in certain areas?
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Career Resources

How to Start a Small Business – A Veteran’s SMB Guide with Tools and Financial Resources

As a veteran, many of the skills you learned in the military can be especially helpful in running a business. …

The 2023 Vault Guide to the Top 50 Consulting Firms is the definitive guide to the best consulting firms to …

The Vault Guide to Top Internships rates more than 130 internship programs. Based on a survey of approxiomately 14,000 interns, …

Informational Interview Steps

 

Informational Interview Steps
Identify someone to interview:Professors, advisors, alumni, and members of professional organizations are great candidates for informational interviews. …

The Vault Guides to Jobs series provides essential information about key careers and industries, with an emphasis on preparing for …