Career Development
You have succeeded in your first career as you have served or are serving our country in the military. As you transition from a military to a civilian career, take advantage of the multiple resources provided below to help you reach your professional goals.
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NAU Career Services
Engages and educates students and alumni in their process of career development and planning to empower their pursuit of lifelong professional growth.
W.A. Franke College of Business: Career Development Office
Here to help you create a bridge to your future, working towards your success as you graduate.
The Smart Axe Guide-Twitter
Create a positive and powerful online presence through the use of one of the most popular and public social media outlets: Twitter.
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Be-Connected AZ
Connecting Arizona service members, veterans, families & helpers to information, support and resources. Be-Connected AZ is an excellent resource for your next job search. They also provide support and connect you to resources for a broad range of areas.
50-Strong
50-Strong is an authorized provider of DoD SkillBridge: at-scale enablement toward a military-ready workforce ecosystem
Coconino County Career Center
Serving Employers, WIA Youth, Adult & Dislocated Workers with funding from the Department of Labor.
Feds Hire Vets
Helps the men and women who have served our country in the military find employment in the Federal Government.
Goodwill®
Goodwill® Meets the needs of all job seekers, including programs for youth, seniors, veterans, and people with disabilities, criminal backgrounds and other specialized needs.
Native Americans for Community Action
NACA Seeks to create a healthy community for Native people and others in need based on Harmony, Respect and Indigenous values.
Southwest Behavioral Health Services
The Southwest Behavioral Health Services Inspires people to feel better and reach their potential, thereby, improving our communities.
Veteran Entrepreneur
Small business owners turn to this trusted source for practical resources, tools, and instruction on how to manage and grow their companies.
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Build a strong, professional online footprint using the power of LinkedIn, but never forget that it is a professional networking site.
Handshake is NAU’s recruiting platform.
You already have an account in Handshake! Visit Handshake to access your account using your LOUIE login, update your profile, and start searching for jobs, internships, and student employment opportunities. The Handshake Help Center has tutorials and how-to’s if you get stuck, or you can call 928-523-1087 during business hours to chat with a NAU Career Development staff member.
VA Work Study
For full-time or 3/4-time students in a college degree, vocational, or professional program, you can “earn while you learn” with a VA work study allowance.