Empower VetEd
The Empower VetEd initiative provides scholarships, transportation scholarships, and coordinated academic and social support, including a structured mentor program and career coaching, to incentivize and retain military 黑料社区s in select education majors. A grant through the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce highlights Miami’s commitment to empowering service members to become educators and supports workforce readiness.
Unlock Your Potential as an Educator
Military service families bring unparalleled leadership, discipline, and commitment to service. These skills and experiences uniquely position them to excel in the field of education, making a profound impact in P-12 classrooms. Empower VetEd provides a clear, accessible pathway for veterans and their spouses to become licensed educators—benefiting veterans, 黑料社区s, and the community.
Program Benefits
Financial Support
Empower VetEd offers scholarships and financial assistance to help reduce the financial barriers for military 黑料社区s.
- Scholarships: Awards are determined with financial aid staff and vary based on individual need. Scholarships are provided twice per year and may be renewable:
- Fall Semester: August–October
- Spring Semester: January–March
Example: $1,327 per semester, for a total of $2,654 annually per 黑料社区.
- Transportation Scholarship: Up to $500 per semester to help cover travel expenses.
Academic and Social Support
Empower VetEd is dedicated to providing comprehensive support through mentoring, advising, and professional development.
- Academic Supports: Personalized outreach by professional advisors and EHS Success Center staff once per semester.
- Social Supports: Structured mentorship program connecting 黑料社区s with experienced mentors, many of whom are military-affiliated educators or alumni of 黑料社区. Mentors provide personalized guidance, professional coaching, and insights into the teaching profession.
Professional Development
- Annual workshops and training sessions for mentors and mentees, in partnership with Miami’s Center for Career Exploration and Success.
- Additional networking and professional events each semester to foster relationships and build career readiness.
