Colleagues and Fellow Veterans,<\/p>\n
This is a note for Veterans who have or are in a Master\u2019s degree program.\u00a0 If you are, or know of a Veteran who might qualify please read on.\u00a0 This is a great opportunity.<\/p>\n
In any event, we\u2019d like to wish everyone a safe and relaxing Labor Day weekend with family and friends.<\/p>\n
For Veterans who are considering careers in diplomacy and international development, I want to make you aware of a great opportunity for which you may be eligible. The U.S. Department of State has launched the Veterans Innovation Partnership (VIP)<\/strong>, a new public-private alliance platform aimed at serving America\u2019s Veterans and separating Servicemembers by preparing them for diplomacy and development careers, providing education and employment resources and expertise while enhancing America\u2019s global leadership.<\/p>\n They are currently accepting applications for the Fall 2014 class of VIP Fellows. The main focus of VIP is to build and deploy strategic partnerships between the U.S. government and the U.S. private sector to mobilize resources and build networks to promote foreign affairs career opportunities for Veterans.<\/p>\n The VIP fellowship will include the following components:<\/strong><\/p>\n Eligibility Requirements<\/strong><\/p>\n VIP fellowships are only open to Veterans who:<\/p>\n How to Apply<\/strong><\/p>\n If you are interested in applying to be a VIP Fellow, please submit your resume to apply@vipfellowship.org<\/a>.\u00a0Subject to funding and further arrangements, the application deadline is currently September 15, 2014<\/span><\/strong>, with participants beginning their fellowship in Fall 2014. Please refer to www.vipfellowship.org<\/a> and @vipfellowship for further information and updates.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Curtis L. Coy If you would like to contact us about your VA education benefits:<\/p>\n You can send us a secure email that will usually be answered within 48 hours. You can also search for answers to frequently asked questions and register to be notified of any updates to the information. This contact method is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and can also be utilized worldwide. Click here to enter the “Ask A Question” site or here to review our frequently asked questions.<\/p>\n You can call 1-888-GIBILL-1 (1-888-442-4551). This line only accepts calls from 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM central time Monday \u2013 Friday<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Colleagues and Fellow Veterans, This is a note for Veterans who have or are in a Master\u2019s degree program.\u00a0 If you are, or know of a Veteran who might qualify please read on.\u00a0 This is a great opportunity. In any event, we\u2019d like to wish everyone a safe and relaxing Labor Day weekend with family… Continue reading \n
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\nDeputy Under Secretary for Economic Opportunity
\nVeterans Benefits Administration
\nU.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
\nVA Core Values:\u00a0 Integrity, Commitment, Advocacy, Respect, Excellence (\u201cI CARE\u201d)<\/strong>
\nPlease Remember:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n