Veteran and Military Connected Students

Welcome to the Veteran and Military-Connected Students Community at the University of Florida! This community provides curated resources designed to support your unique transition from military service to academic and professional life.

This community is filled with essential information for your career and professional development. Take the time to explore the articles, blogs, and resources, which offer insight into making the most of your UF experience. Engage with military-friendly student organizations, connect with fellow veterans and military-connected alumni, and leverage labor market data to power your career planning.

Career Trek Spotlight: Discovering Career Opportunities Here in Gainesville.

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to meet real employers and experience a day-in-the life at a company you’re interested in? Career Treks offer just that; a unique, hands-on opportunity to get a glimpse of what it’s …

By Jason Tillotson
Jason Tillotson Career Coach for Early Engagement
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Get Real Industry Experience with UF-ITAC (No Experience Needed to Start)

Ready to move beyond the classroom and work on real projects that actually matter to companies across Florida?

The University of Florida Industrial Training and Assessment Center (UF-ITAC) is your opportunity to gain hands-on experience in energy, sustainability, manufacturing, productivity, …

By Crystal Burton
Crystal Burton Assistant Director for Career Pathways: STEM
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Exploring STEM Careers in Public Service: Insights from the Florida Public Service Commission

STEM students often look to private industry when exploring careers, but a recent conversation with Ryan Sandy at the Florida Public Service Commission highlighted another impactful path. Through a discussion on internships, daily work, and industry trends, one theme stood …

By Crystal Burton
Crystal Burton Assistant Director for Career Pathways: STEM
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NASA’s Pathways Internships

Exciting news! NASA’s next round of Pathways internship job postings will be open on USAJOBS.gov from March 30–April 3, 2026.

These opportunities are available for both STEM and non‑STEM majors and have an anticipated start date of August 24, 2026.

By Crystal Burton
Crystal Burton Assistant Director for Career Pathways: STEM
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Career Showcase Is Over. Now What?

Next Steps to Turn Conversations Into Opportunities

Career Showcase doesn’t end when you leave the O’Connell Center – in many ways, it’s just the beginning. What you do after the event can make a big difference in turning conversations into …

By Crystal Burton
Crystal Burton Assistant Director for Career Pathways: STEM
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Career Resources

The UF’s Counseling & Wellness Center (CWC) invites all enrolled students to explore our wide range of group counseling opportunities—designed …

Your next move is to use My Next Move for Veterans, a tool from the U.S. Department of Labor that helps …

Oplign is a job intelligence platform designed to help veteran job seekers by translating their military skills into civilian-ready terms and …

Contact & Location

Phone
352-392-1601
Address

J. Wayne Reitz Union
Suite 1300
PO Box 118507
Gainesville, FL 32611-8507

Career Service Hours

Monday 8:00 am- 5:00 pm
Tuesday 8:00 am- 5:00 pm
Wednesday 8:00 am- 5:00 pm
Thursday 8:00 am- 5:00 pm
Friday 8:00 am- 5:00 pm

We are located on Level 1 of the Reitz Union.