PCC Student Veterans

I had the privilege of playing a small role in the development of the SE campus PCC Student veterans group -along with professor James Pepe and others back around 2014. At the time, the school had just begun developing this kind of support. I am no longer a direct contributor to this page, but am utterly grateful to see the resource/group still exists!

From my time at PCC I went on to build a career in public health and clinical social work. And today I work in a military program treating active duty and veteran trauma, moral injury, and substance use. I am continually working to develop greater access to resources and support for this community and am honored to notice today that the page is still here and has some activity. We never know how much impact small contributions can have toward the growth of others! And, as the saying goes, “slow is smooth and smooth is fast”. -Matt Matteini, CSWA-MPH

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Happy Holidays & Seasons Greetings to all! Don’t miss the cigar social at in Orlando! It’s been a privilege to serve the past few years as the PCC Southeast Campus Student Veterans of America Chapter Advisor! Thanks to Student Veterans of America, Portland Community College, and PAVE - Peer Advisors for Veteran Education for all your guidance and support! Keep up the great work - I’ll miss you all and wish you all the best in the New Year!
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What are the four Portland Community College Campuses doing to honor for Veterans Day? We want to highlight what each PCC campus is doing! Share and we'll echo the posts!

First Term at Portland Community College ? Be sure to use PCC Veterans Resources to maximize your Academic Success! Sign up for a Veteran Advising Workshop (Required for all new students using VA Benefits) for Fall Term at this link: https://pcc.us14.list-manage.com/track/click?u=46d77cbe5ca8421794c16ee7f&id=e9346a539a&e=90ac176be7 …

(From Dept of Veterans Affairs)

Through the VetSuccess on Campus (VSOC) program, VA is strengthening partnerships with institutions of higher learning and creating opportunities to help Veterans achieve success during their transition from military to college life. VSOC Counselors ensure that Veterans receive the support and assistance needed to pursue their educational and employment goals.

There are 93 VSOC sites nationwide. Currently Portland State University has the sole VSOC program in Oregon.

deptvetaffairs Through VR&E's VetSuccess on Campus (VSOC) program, VA is strengthening partnerships with institutions of higher learning and creating opportunities to help Veterans achieve success during their transition from military to college life. VSOC Counselors ensure that Veterans receive the support and assistance needed to pursue their educational and employment goals. #honoringvets

A Great American - US Senator John McCain - with PCC Southeast Campus Student Veterans Association’s Brandon Boyd, in Afghanistan. Thinking of you, and your family, Senator McCain.