11.21.24

Three Roadblocks to Veteran Employment


Job hunting isn’t fun, and if you’re just transitioning from military service, it’s probably been a while since you looked at your resume. The bad news is, it’s much worse than you think. The entire hiring landscape has shifted since you swor... Read More ▶

3.19.24

College of Professional Studies Meets the Needs of Military-Connected Students


College of Professional Studies (CPS) was integral to Syracuse University being named among the top private schools for online bachelor’s degree programs for veterans, and that same commitment to military-connected students extends to graduates of... Read More ▶

12.12.22

Landmark Impact Evaluation Conducted for Onward to Opportunity Program: Significance and Results 


How do you know if your program achieves what it sets out to achieve? How can you prove it? This might seem like a straightforward endeavor, however it's statistically complex, time-consuming, and usually cost-prohibitive. ... Read More ▶

11.11.22

The Power of Veteran Networking


In the post COVID-19 pandemic world, working from home is no longer a unique or awkward concept. Some organizations and businesses around the world struggled to adapt to the new business model, and others have started rolling back those remote worker... Read More ▶

8.30.22

D’Aniello Institute for Veterans and Military Families Receives Motorola Solutions Foundation Grant


The D'Aniello Institute of Veterans and Military Families is proud to announce it has received a grant for $50,000 from the Motorola Solutions Foundation, the charitable arm of Motorola Solutions. The IVMF was first awarded the grant in 2017 in suppo... Read More ▶

5.10.22

How the Schultz Family Foundation Backs Young People and Veterans


The foundation has been a steady supporter of veterans, working in this area for close to a decade. In partnership with the IVMF and Onward to Opportunity initiative provides a free, on-base training and hiring program for active service members, vet... Read More ▶

9.24.21

Key Win for CNY with Katko-Authored Onward to Opportunity Act


U.S. Rep. John Katko (NY-2) today announced nine measures he authored and critical funding levels for local manufacturers and workers were included in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2022. This bipartisan legislation, wh... Read More ▶

6.16.21

IVMF Becomes a Cisco Networking Academy, Offers New Courses


In January 2021, Syracuse University’s Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF) became the newest Cisco Networking Academy. As a result of the IVMF’s participation in the CyberVetsUSA consortium and partnership with Cisco, the Institut... Read More ▶

7.09.20

Sarah Chen Contributes Her Employment Success to Onward to Opportunity


Sarah Chen, a military spouse at Joint Base San Antonio, recently graduated from IVMF’s Onward to Opportunity program. Thanks to her hard work in the O2O program – even through a pandemic and lockdown - she got hired as a freelance project manage... Read More ▶

4.03.20

Onward to Opportunity, a Career Training Program for Service Members and Families Goes Online Amid COVID-19 Crisis


Onward to Opportunity, a career training and professional certification program, allows transitioning service members, veterans and spouses to maintain progress toward post-service, in-demand careers during the COVID-19 shutdown.... Read More ▶