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chad sitting in a chair in the veterans center, looking relaxed
The willingness to actually learn a trade - it's turning around now. I know a lot of people who went to school but aren’t working in that field. Trades is literally – you're learning exactly what you're going to be doing out in the real world when you get a job.
Back to School After Some Detours
Veteran Chad Phillip has been working on cars for 30 years.
Logan Hiemstra in Vets Center smiling
She should take every opportunity to do something that is presented to her. That is what spurred me through my career.
Traditional Takes a Turn
Veteran Employee Logan Hiemstra Gets Perspective
Jess Busby crouching by Maverick
That changed everything.
Jessica Busby and Maverick Team Up
The Army Veteran's back at SCTCC.
Heidi Smith smiling at camera
If we can just take what we're given and take those opportunities and make the best out of them, even though it may not be what we think we want, sometimes it ends up being what we needed.
Heidi Smith makes the Unintentional Intentional
The Cyclones Volleyball Coach takes things in stride
Brian Volkmuth in front of flags
Changing what a society thinks is a norm is unbelievably challenging.
Marine Veteran Brian Volkmuth Supports by Observation
The Information Technology Instructor uses past and present to help shape the future
Kelly Halverson smiling in front of window
My experiences in the military and being a veteran have really helped me as I’ve moved into this career. I’ve gotten to interact and work with a variety of people from many different countries and cultures, and that’s been invaluable to me.
Kelly Halverson's Experience led him to SCTCC
Veterans Voices Month is October
Frank Helseth
Never say never, because life always changes. It doesn’t hurt to have a degree or school behind you.
SCTCC Faculty Veteran Spotlight: Frank Helseth
From Air Force to Auto Body: Frank Helseth's Inspiring Journey
Kelly Halverson
He is thankful for the invaluable opportunities afforded him while serving.
SCTCC Faculty Veteran Spotlight: Kelly Halverson, Ph.D.
From US Army Service to Chemistry Instructor
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Brian served with distinction in the Signals Intelligence field as a Manual Morse Code Intercept Operator, was name Marine of the year for Company C...
SCTCC Faculty Veteran Spotlight: Brian Volkmuth
A Marine's Journey from Service to Education and Advocacy
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I am grateful for the experience, the people I met from all over the world and the tuition assistance and reimbursement.
SCTCC Faculty Veteran Spotlight: Heidi Smith
Heidi Smith's Military Service Journey
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