The Veterans Upward Bound system at , Gadsden State Community College , has moved to a larger, more visible place in the room of Naylor Hall on the Wallace Drive Campus in , Gadsden.
The system, recently located in , Beck Field House, then occupies a place designed to better serve soldiers ‘ special requirements.
” The enhancements represent our commitment to providing the best possible assistance to our servicemen”, said , Sarah Aultman, chairman of Veterans Upward Bound. ” After all, our goal is to assist soldiers in a smooth transition from military assistance to human life”.
Veterans Upward Bound is a federally sponsored Group software dedicated to helping veterans reach educational and career objectives. The software provides free services such as help with academic benefits, educational planning, computer skills training, economic management training and support with joining at the college or university of their choice.
” There are a wide variety of free service provided to those who proudly served our state”, Aultman said. ” Ready soldiers also have the opportunity to get a monthly allowance by participating in educational pursuits through the VUB program”.
The fresh VUB business, originally home to the , Alabama Language Institute, has undergone numerous updates to increase convenience and features. These include a resurfaced , ADA-accessible ramp at the main entrance, renovated accessible bathrooms and designated” Veterans Only” parking spaces behind , Naylor Hall , near the office entrance. The updated space also features a computer lab, a quiet study area and a meeting room for collaboration with community partners.
” The new space is not only more accessible, but it also creates a better environment for veterans to focus on their studies, access resources and connect with important community and college partners”, Aultman said. ” We want to ensure that our veterans have the resources they need to succeed”.
In addition to the physical improvements, the VUB program is expanding its online Veterans Resource Guide. This comprehensive guide provides information on education, housing, legal services and mental health support for veterans and community members.
” We encounter so many wonderful organizations and resources in our work”, Aultman said. ” This expanded guide is a central place where veterans and community members can easily access information related to the needs they might have. We hope this will empower our veterans to succeed and build stronger connections with positive resources”.
For more information about Veterans Upward Bound or to access the Veterans Resource Guide, visit , www. GadsdenState. edu/VUB.
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