Veterans Upward Bound Video

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Welcome to VUB

What is Veterans Upward Bound?

UT Arlington Veterans Upward Bound is a free program for qualified veterans, designed to motivate and assist veterans in the development of academic and other requisite skills necessary for acceptance and success in a program of postsecondary education. The program provides assessment and enhancement of basic skills through counseling, mentoring, tutoring and academic instruction in the core subject areas of mathematics through pre-calculus, laboratory science, foreign language, composition and literature. The primary goal of the program is to increase the rate at which participants enroll in and complete postsecondary education programs.

How Does Veterans Upward Bound Work?

UT Arlington Veterans Upward Bound is totally FREE. All books and classroom materials are provided. In our Learning Center, you receive individualized tutoring from an instructor who has identified your strengths and needs. You will advance at your own pace, refresh those forgotten skills, and propel towards academic success in higher education. Our counselor answers questions you have about the college enrollment process and helps you make vital contacts with people in the school you plan to attend. Other services include:

  • Basic skills development to help veterans successfully complete a high school equivalency program and gain admission to college education programs.
  • Short-term remedial or refresher classes for high school graduates that have put off pursuing a college education.
  • Assistance with applications to the college or university of choice.
  • Assistance with applying for financial aid. Academic advice and assistance.
  • Career Counseling. Personalized Counseling.
  • Assistance in getting veterans services from other available resources.
  • Exposure to cultural events, academic programs, and other educational activities.

Who Can Join Veterans Upward Bound?

In order to be eligible for UT Arlington Veterans Upward Bound, participants must meet the following criterion:

  • Reside in Tarrant or Dallas County;
  • Served in active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces for more than 180 days and received other than a dishonorable discharge;
  • Be either low-income (based on family income and number of dependents) or potential first generation college students (neither parent earned a 4-year degree);
  • All participants must demonstrate academic potential as well as have academic need.
  • Are a member of a reserve component of the Armed Forces called to active duty for a period of more than 30 days, or-----
  • Are a member of a reserve component of the Armed Forces who served on active duty in support of a contingency operation on or after September 11, 2001.

Veterans Community Events



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Frisco Career Fair

OCT 30, 2024 | 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Frisco Career Fair will involve 30-40 employees recruiting for a wide variety of positions.

Location: Potters House 10501 Main Street Frisco, TX. 73035

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Dallas Career Fair by Choice Career Fairs

When: Thu, November 14, 11am – 2pm

Where: Double tree Hotel 2015 Market Center Blvd Dallas, TX 75207 (map)

Description: Tell them you saw this on Career DFW!

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13th Annual Hiring Red, White & You!

Nov. 19th

This event is sponsored by: Workforce Solutions for Tarrant County,  The Texas Workforce Commission and the Texas Veterans Commission.

Job Fair from 10am- 2pm at Globe Life Field in Arlington hosting over 160 employers. Job seekers, register here

Location: Globe Life, 734 Stadium Dr. Arlington Tx. 76011

Questions: events@workforcesolutions.net

 

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Dallas Veterans Job Fair by Recruit Military

When:Thu, November 21, 11am – 3pm

Where: AT&T Stadium, 1 AT&T Way, Arlington, TX 76011, USA (map)

Description: For more info go to

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Richardson Career Fair by Choice Career Fairs

When: Thu, December 12, 11am – 2pm

Where: Holiday Inn Dallas-Richardson, an IHG Hotel, 1655 N Central Expy, Richardson, TX 75080, USA (map)

Description: Tell them you saw this on Career DFW!

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Tarrant County Veterans Day Parade

Nov. 11thDetails here

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Annual Veterans & First Responders

Nov. 19th - 6th

Luncheon provided by Fellowship Power Lunch at Toyota Stadium Soccer Hall of Fame, Frisco, Tx. Doors Open at 11am-1:30 pm Cost is complementary, Veteran/First Responders register here