{"id":111207,"date":"2020-02-20T11:30:41","date_gmt":"2020-02-20T16:30:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/madisoncountycourier.com\/?p=111207"},"modified":"2020-02-20T11:30:41","modified_gmt":"2020-02-20T16:30:41","slug":"suny-canton-receives-military-friendly-honor-from-g-i-jobs-magazine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/madisoncountycourier.com\/?p=111207","title":{"rendered":"SUNY Canton receives military-friendly honor from G.I. Jobs Magazine"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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SUNY Canton is continuing its tradition of being among an\nelite group of schools that have earned a military-friendly endorsement from\nG.I. Jobs magazine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The organization announced Feb. 11, 2020, the college has\nearned the designation for the ninth consecutive year, primarily due to its\noutstanding support services. Military and Veterans Student Services Director\nPatrick S. Massaro helps service members and their families connect with the\nresources available to help them achieve their academic goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“We also have a staff member who assists prospective\nstudents translate their military service into college credits based on\nAmerican Council on Education guidelines,” Massaro said. “Others\noversee the SUNY Canton Veterans Association, which provides a quality\nexperience and supportive academic community.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Raymond G. Modell Veterans Lounge and Battle Buddy\nCenter offers a space on campus where veterans and active duty members can\nsocialize and build camaraderie. Modell, a 1962 graduate of the college and\nEast Syracuse native, enrolled through the GI Bill after his Air Force service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The college also became the first four-year SUNY institution\nto implement an application fee waiver policy for all active-duty, National\nGuard, reserve and veteran students. In addition, the SUNY Canton Career Ready\nEducation and Success Training Center has partnered with Fort Drum to assist\nservice members who are transitioning out of the military develop the skills\nneeded to work in the solar energy industry. The program, called “Solar\nReady Vets,” launched in 2016 and has trained more than 100 soldiers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The college has earned endorsements from several other armed\nforces trade publications. This past fall, Military Times magazine identified\nSUNY Canton as a top school for veterans, service members and military families\nin its 2020 “Best for Vets” issue. Military Advanced Education &\nTransition magazine has also selected the college to be included in their\nannual education guide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 2020-21 G.I. Jobs list results will be published in the\nmagazine’s May edition. The rankings can also be found online at militaryfriendly.com.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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