Veterans Center Brochure - Bates Technical College - Ctc.edu
Veterans Center Brochure - Bates Technical College - Ctc.edu
Veterans Center Brochure - Bates Technical College - Ctc.edu
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Whether you’re seeking the <strong>edu</strong>cation and skills<br />
to enter a career field, change careers, or obtain<br />
a promotion, at <strong>Bates</strong>, you’ll receive top-quality<br />
instruction.<br />
Our faculty are industry experts in their fields, and<br />
students learn in classroom environments that<br />
mirror the workplace. To get started with <strong>Bates</strong>,<br />
call Student Services at 253.680.7002.<br />
<strong>Veterans</strong><br />
Resources<br />
Serving those who serve since 1940.<br />
Selected programs of study at <strong>Bates</strong> <strong>Technical</strong><br />
<strong>College</strong> are approved by the Workforce Training<br />
and Education Coordinating Board’s State<br />
Approving Agency (WTECB/SAA) for enrollment<br />
of those eligible to receive benefits under Title 38<br />
and Title 10, USC.<br />
If you’re a veteran in need<br />
of <strong>edu</strong>cational services,<br />
<strong>Bates</strong> can help.<br />
Student <strong>Veterans</strong> <strong>Center</strong><br />
M, T, Th & F: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.<br />
W: 8 a.m.-3 p.m.<br />
1101 S. Yakima Ave., Room E304<br />
253.680.7057<br />
veterans@bates.ctc.<strong>edu</strong><br />
<strong>Bates</strong> <strong>Technical</strong> <strong>College</strong> is an equal opportunity employer.
If you’re a veteran in need of <strong>edu</strong>cational<br />
services, <strong>Bates</strong> can help. We provide you with<br />
information and assistance to help you succeed.<br />
Whether you are pursuing certification, preparing<br />
for a new career, or perfecting a skill, we are<br />
dedicated to providing the support and information<br />
to help our veterans transition to college. Thank<br />
you for considering us as your <strong>edu</strong>cational choice,<br />
and thank you for serving our country.<br />
Stop by the Student <strong>Veterans</strong> <strong>Center</strong> at the<br />
Downtown Campus, Room E304, across from the<br />
Diversity <strong>Center</strong>, to find out how we can help.<br />
Services we can connect you with:<br />
• Counseling and Assistance<br />
• Disability Support Services (on campus)<br />
• Educational Advising<br />
• Job Services Support (on campus)<br />
• Tuition Assistance (on campus)<br />
• Tutoring (on campus)<br />
Counseling and Assistance<br />
Free counseling and help is available to those who<br />
need it. Visit the sites below for more information.<br />
• Washington State Department of <strong>Veterans</strong><br />
Affairs PTSD Counseling Program,<br />
1.800.562.2308,<br />
www.dva.wa.gov/ptsd_counseling.html<br />
• Military Community and Family Policy (MC&FP),<br />
www.militaryhomefront.dod.mil<br />
• Suicide Prevention Lifeline, 1.800.273.TALK ,<br />
www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org<br />
• Military One Source,<br />
www.militaryonesource.com<br />
• Federal Occupational Health Employee<br />
Assistance Program, www.FOH4You.com<br />
• Tacoma <strong>Veterans</strong> Readjustment <strong>Center</strong>,<br />
253.565.7038<br />
Courses that can help you transition:<br />
• Writing Development<br />
• Strategies for Success<br />
• Interpersonal Communications<br />
• Math Development<br />
Disability Support Services<br />
This office provides appropriate and reasonable<br />
accommodations to all who qualify. Staff work<br />
with individuals who have physical or learning<br />
disabilities, who are academically or economically<br />
disadvantaged, use English as their second<br />
language, are single parents, ex-offenders,<br />
displaced homemakers and those in<br />
nontraditional training.<br />
Go to www.bates.ctc.<strong>edu</strong>/DisabilitySupportServices, or<br />
visit the Downtown Campus, Room M211 to learn<br />
more.<br />
Educational Assistance<br />
Our advisors can assist you with choosing an<br />
<strong>edu</strong>cational pathway. To speak to a career advisor,<br />
call 253.680.7002.<br />
Job Services Support<br />
The Job Services <strong>Center</strong> is available by walk-in<br />
or appointment at the Downtown Campus, Room<br />
M210E. Visit www.bates.ctc.<strong>edu</strong>/JobServices for<br />
more information.<br />
Tuition Assistance<br />
Visit the Financial Aid office at the Downtown<br />
Campus, Room M208, to learn about available<br />
options for tuition assistance. Even if you’re<br />
eligible for VA Benefits, you can still apply for<br />
financial aid. Visit www.FAFSA.ed.gov to apply.<br />
We provide individual orientations to all veterans<br />
who use VA <strong>edu</strong>cational benefits at <strong>Bates</strong> for the<br />
first time.<br />
Walk-in appointments are available. For more<br />
information, contact Karin Frans, program<br />
specialist, 253.680.7035 or kfrans@bates.ctc.<strong>edu</strong>.<br />
<strong>Bates</strong> is a participant of Chapters 30, 31,<br />
32, 33, 35; Post 9/11 GI Bill; Montgomery<br />
GI Bill–Active Duty; Vocational<br />
Rehabilitation; and Veteran’s<br />
Innovation Program.<br />
Helpful Links and Resources:<br />
• www.hireamericasheroes.org<br />
• www.dva.wa.gov, 877.838.7787<br />
• www.go2worksource.com<br />
• www.usajobs.opm.gov<br />
• www.hirevetsfirst.gov<br />
• www.bates.ctc.<strong>edu</strong>/tutoring<br />
• www.gibill.va.gov<br />
• www.gpoaccess.gov/uscode<br />
• www.mygibill.org<br />
• www.needalift.org<br />
• www.careeronestop.org<br />
• www.bls.gov
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