Academics for Veterans Educational Fair

Academics for Veterans, or A’s for Vets, is holding the organization’s first educational fair for veterans, their families and those currently serving in the military. This event will be held on Saturday, February 28, from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the Haupert Union Building at Moravian College in Bethlehem, Pa. A light breakfast and boxed lunch will be provided. Check in begins at 8 a.m. Space is limited, and attendees must register, for free, by visiting www.a-for-vets.org or calling 610-861-1475.

Phil Howe, M.B.A., director of accelerated degree programs at The Wescoe School of Muhlenberg College, will deliver the keynote address. Workshops will be offered by local Veterans Administration offices and veteran specialists on a wide range of topics designed to enhance the college experience, such as: methods to ensure educational success, exploring degree options, the federal job hunt and navigating scholarship options and funding sources.

Academics for Veterans is the result of collaboration between the Lehigh Valley Military Affairs Council (LVMAC), a coalition of institutions of higher learning, and technical training schools. The organization aims to educate, train, and support veterans as they work toward achieving their educational and occupational goals.