Argyros Student Shares Advice for Veterans

Argyros School of Business and Economics student Jonathan Chandler shared some insight on why veterans, like him, are great candidates for MBA programs. He shared his advice on the Chapman University student blog.

Chandler writes:

“Veterans like myself joined MBA programs for the access to become a well-rounded leader.  Should there be a distinction between an enlisted or officer veteran?  Absolutely not.  Each veteran has been trained in a particular set of skills.  These skills will and can be used to influence others to aid and support others for the accomplishment a common objective.

From the earliest rank of enlisted rank 4, we are trained in some of the world’s most elite leadership courses.  Most of these courses are required to advance to a higher pay grade.  Companies should take advantage of the wealth of knowledge a veteran has to offer.  Also, the veteran him or herself needs to understand their own potential for being a great MBA candidate.

If you still have that itch to continue to serve without going back into the service, consider the fact that veterans serving in Congress is at its lowest point in nearly 40 years.  Our country is in desperate need of leaders and companies should do everything they can to recruit veterans.”

Chapman University participates in the Yellow Ribbon program of the Post 9/11 GI Bill (Chapter 33). The Yellow Ribbon program makes additional funds available to qualifying individuals without an additional charge to your GI Bill entitlement. For graduate students, Chapman University will contribute up to $6,000 towards qualifying tuition and fees per academic year and VA will contribute matching funds. Up to 20 students may participate in the program.

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