Albany State University, a historically Black institution in Georgia, has recently signed a memorandum of understanding with the United States Department of Labor that will provide new career development and employment opportunities to veterans and military-affiliated students, alumni, and families at ASU.
The new partnership will provide veterans, as well as Albany State alumni who have served, ROTC cadets, military spouses, and service members on active duty, with access to career resources and support from the VETS job training programs within the Department of Labor. Additionally, veterans and qualified Albany State affiliates will be provided with apprenticeships, internships, and employment placement support to ease the transition into the civilian workforce.
“Veterans bring a wealth of experience, leadership and skill to the workforce, and we are excited to partner with Albany State University to support their students as they matriculate and move toward civilian careers,” said James Rodriguez, assistant secretary for veterans’ employment and training at the Department of Labor. “This memorandum of understanding formalizes a partnership that will open doors to career development, job training and employment opportunities for veterans and military students at Albany State University and more HBCUs.”