The AMVFCN aims to help institutions of higher education welcome Military and Veteran students by:
- Recognizing their service and training,
- Understanding their unique experiences, adjustments, strengths, and needs, and
- Leveraging their experience, expertise and leadership.
Overview
Post-Secondary Institutions (PSIs) play an integral role in assisting students to achieve academic success that can well-position them for meaningful careers.
Students who are military members and veterans, together with their families, pursue post secondary education at Colleges, Polytechnics, Universities across the country to equip them to effectively serve and transition to gainful employment following services. Understanding Military Members (regular force and reservists), Veterans, their families can enable PSIs to best support their well-being and academic success.
Target audience
Post-Secondary Institutions supporting students who are Military Members, Veterans and their families
Aims
To provide general information for implementing MVFCs and supporting successful transition into PSE and academic outcomes.
Helping other post-secondary institutions to:
- Connect with the MVFC Network
- Assess Institutional Readiness
- Cultivate Awareness
- Offer Supports, Services & Resources
- Create Engagement Opportunities