CU Denver and Denver Metro Chamber help student veterans launch careers | Schools

The University of Colorado Denver continues to strengthen its commitment to military veterans with the launch of CU Denver Boots to Suits, a comprehensive program designed to help veterans successfully transition from service members to students and, from there, to business professionals and leaders in our community.

Created in conjunction with the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce, Boots to Suits supports veterans with traditional internships and job placement, complemented by a new mentorship program that pairs student veterans with business leaders who provide valuable insight, advice and contacts within the business community. In addition, the program will assist student veterans with obtaining a business suit so they can put their best foot forward in the job search process. 

More than 700 student veterans are enrolled at CU Denver and that number is expected to triple in the next three years. The university has been recognized on the G.I. Jobs "Military Friendly Schools® List," putting it among the top 15 percent of 7,000 institutions nationwide for high-value education and a welcoming environment for veterans.

WHAT: “Boots to Suits” Program announcement

WHEN:  Thursday, Feb. 23, 2012

                10:30 a.m.

WHERE:  Lawrence Street Center

                  1380 Lawrence St.

                  Second Floor Terrace Room

WHO: Jerry Wartgow, PhD, University of Colorado Denver, chancellor

           Cameron Cook, University of Colorado Denver, veteran student services               

           manager

           Kelly Brough, Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce, president and CEO

           Bill Lindsay, Benefits Group at Lockton Companies, LLC, president and chamber                   

           member

           Student Veterans and their business leader mentor partners speaking about challenges

           veterans face as they enter the workforce

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