(AGENPARL) – mer 09 novembre 2022 National service programs provide services to veterans to improve their academic outcomes, graduation rates and postsecondary success after []
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENovember 9, 2022
AmeriCorps Press Office
National service programs provide services to veterans to improve their academic outcomes, graduation rates and postsecondary success after college
ROI analyses help measure program performance and build the base of evidence for future resource decisions by estimating the monetary value of benefits that a program generates per dollar invested. The total benefits are driven by favorable employment and education opportunities for veterans who participated in the program and AmeriCorps members following their service.
“As a federal agency, we recognize our obligation to the military community,” said Michael D. Smith, AmeriCorps CEO. “AmeriCorps members play a key role by helping us live up to our nation’s promise of caring for veterans—and their families—before, during and after their tours of duty. We’re proud to welcome many veterans as AmeriCorps members and AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers where they can continue their legacy of service and gain additional professional, educational and life benefits.”
Vet Corps provides services to veterans to improve their academic outcomes, graduation rates and postsecondary success after college through peer mentoring, resources and referrals to veterans in college. Vet Corps engages approximately 50 AmeriCorps members each year. The members help educate university faculty and administrative employees about veteran needs, increase veteran cultural competence and are typically veterans or military-connected family members.
Key benefits of the Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs Vet Corps include:
– Higher veteran student retention rates
– Increased likelihood of completing their degree among program participants
– Increased post-service earnings by AmeriCorps members
– Reduced lifetime spending on corrections, public assistance and social insurance
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AmeriCorps offers opportunities for individuals of all backgrounds to be a part of the national service community, grow personally and professionally, and receive benefits for their service.
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