UAB proudly supports the policies and practices of equal opportunity in education and employment, including the hiring of veterans and their families. Provided below are links to information, forms and other resources that you may find helpful as a veteran at UAB.
The transition from military life to civilian life isn't always easy. At UAB, we have made it a priority to increase the number of veterans in our workforce and have been actively involved in veteran recruitment and outreach. That's why the Birmingham Business Journal named UAB Birmingham's Most Veteran Friendly Employer in 2016.
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When it comes time to create your civilian job resume, the key will be translating your military experience to civilian employment.
You can't assume potential employers will have knowledge of the military. For instance, employers with no military exposure may not understand common terminology and acronyms so you'll want to translate these into civilian terms. A good idea is to show your resume to non-military friends and ask them to point out terms they don’t understand.
Also try the Military to Civilian Occupation Translator, an online tool to help convert military experience into civilian careers.
At UAB, we are committed to advancing our already diverse community. Please take a moment to read UAB's Affirmative Action policy to become informed on concerns with discrimination and how you should handle this should it arise.
Current employees: Fill out the Veterans Self Identify Form and Self Identification of Disability Form to voluntarily self-identify as a veteran or individual with disabilities. Submission of this information is strictly voluntary, and refusal to provide it will NOT subject you to any adverse treatment.
UAB employees may take advantage of the AWARE Program, which provides disability management services when an employee’s job is affected by a physical, mental or emotional impairment. The AWARE program coordinates requests for reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
The UAB Employee Assistance & Counseling Center (EACC) is an employee benefit designed to provide employees and their immediate household members with resources for resolving work-related and personal problems. The UAB EACC provides employee assistance, confidential counseling, community referral, supervisor consultation, crisis management and a variety of educational programs to support successful work-life integration.
Contact EACC at 205-934-2281 or uabeacc@uab.edu for more information on programs and events, counselors and eligibility.
Veteran Services is a valuable resource for UAB students who have served in the United States Armed Forces and who are attending college using one or more of the Educational Benefits packages. UAB proudly partners with the Veterans Administration to provide VA Yellow Ribbon benefits to qualified students.
Contact Veteran Services at 205-934-8804 or veteransaffairs@uab.edu for more information on these programs and services.