Heroes to Healthcare | Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
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The TTUHSC Heroes to Healthcare series aims to assist in preparing our veteran and military students to enter their professional careers.

The career series covers topics such as:

  • Career assessments
  • Resume/cover letter writing/critiquing
  • Networking and dining etiquette
  • Interviewing
  • Professional dress
  • Job fairs
  • Career webinars

The series give students the opportunity to learn valuable career information through participating in various career services activities. The Veterans Resource Center website assists in locating career services.

Eligibility

  • Veteran and military students graduating from TTUHSC Summer 2024
  • Minimum 3.0 GPA

Each Heroes to Healthcare participant must keep track of their individual requirements and completion documentation. When all requirements are completed, the following items should be sent to the Veterans Resource Center, vrc@ttuhsc.edu, with subject line "Heroes to Healthcare".

  • Heroes to Healthcare Application, and documentation showing requirement completions
  • One-page narrative outline military, academic/work experiences, and career/life goals
  • DD-214, current military orders, or LES

After completion of all components of the Heroes to Healthcare series, participant may be selected to receive a brand-new suit, up to a $500 value. The participant is required to schedule an appointment with a suit vendor to select and be fitted for their suit. 

Deadline for application submission to the Veterans Resource Center, vrc@ttuhsc.edu is July, 24, 2024.

Please download the Heroes to Healthcare Application to participate.