Every Tuesday, from 9 to 1 p.m., student veterans will be able to meet with Dora Devarie, a U.S. Navy veteran who now serves as a veteran career advisor/veteran business services representative for the North Carolina Department of Commerce.
Devarie will be set up in the Tech Commons, located on the first floor of the Main Building on the Old Charlotte Highway campus, 1851 South Piedmont Street in Monroe. She will be able to provide information on wide variety of veteran-related issues, including:
- Navigating Veterans Affairs benefits for both veterans and their dependents
- Resources for pursuing advanced education
- Housing resources
- Employment resources and assistance
- And more!
Devarie’s presence on campus is an initiative of the SP Career Connector, a department dedicated to helping connect students with employment opportunities and employers with South Piedmont student talent.
“We wanted to bring Dora, a Navy veteran and NC veterans state representative, to campus because we deeply value the contributions of our veterans and their families. Her presence offers an important opportunity to connect our student veterans with the resources and support they deserve. It’s part of our ongoing commitment to creating an inclusive, supportive environment where all students—especially those who’ve served—can thrive academically, professionally, and personally,” said Director of Career Services Debbie Normandia-Berrios.
Student veterans are welcome to drop in and meet with Devarie during her designated times on campus. No appointments are needed.
For more information, contact Normandia-Berrios at dnormandia-berrios@spcc.edu.