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USC military center to take over work begun by MSW students

A nationally recognized nonprofit begun by a group of USC School of Social Work students has found a new home within the school’s military research center.

The Military Acceptance Project, which began in 2011 as a student initiative, provided information and resources to lesbian, gay and bisexual service members before the repeal of “don’t ask, don’t tell,” the law barring these individuals from openly serving in the military. MAP’s work in promoting equality and acceptance among military service members, veterans and their families, received White House recognition in 2012 as a Champion of Change.

The San Diego-based nonprofit will now be housed […]

By |August 1st, 2016|Research, Students|0 Comments

Deloitte makes impact on veterans entering LA workforce

With help from Deloitte’s strategy and operations expertise, members of the Los Angeles Veterans Collaborative fine-tuned veteran employment goals and strategies to help veterans transition into meaningful careers as part of Deloitte’s annual Impact Day earlier this month.

Veterans face unique challenges when seeking employment.

First, the LA workforce is changing. Industries such as health care, professional services and retail trade are growing at a rapid rate. For many veterans, being a competitive job candidate means retraining, a college education and even advanced degrees. Second, employers may be unaware of the various benefits of hiring veterans including tax incentives. Lastly, there are […]

By |June 24th, 2016|Collaborative, Community|0 Comments