Welcome to the Foster Veterans Association!
The FVA is designed to support service members, past or present, as well as dependents attending Foster through the MBA process. This includes application, career decisions, and networking.
Ease the transition of new veterans and help translate their unique and extraordinary experiences into meaningful careers
Strengthen the veteran network in Seattle and the greater Puget Sound
Grow and deepen the bonds between veterans and non-veterans in the program
Applicants for the Class of 2026 – thank you for your interest in our program! Consider attending a Class Visit or a Shadow Day, they can be located on Foster Admissions Page. If you take advantage of this, please reach out to us at the email below.
If you are a veteran thinking about business school, Foster should be on your list! Contact us via the contact tab for more information about how a Foster MBA/Vet succeeds in making the transition from military to business.
Mission: To help prepare Foster student veterans to celebrate their service and translate their unique experiences into meaningful careers, while also engaging non-veterans to exchange ideas and perspectives in a way that will deepen the bonds between us and the larger veteran community. We will accomplish this by:
1) Promoting the celebration of diversity among our community by creating an environment where veterans and veteran allies can learn from one another.
2) Providing resources to veterans to help their transition and career pursuits.
3) Strengthening the veteran network in the Puget Sound by connecting student veterans with veteran leaders in the community.
4) Retaining the core values derived from the military to further the concept of “servant-leadership” beyond active service.
Vision: To be a model for diversity groups on how to cultivate the principles of service among its members and the community through aiding in the transition from the military, creating and nurturing a strong veteran network in Seattle, and deepening the relationships between veterans and non-veterans.
Experience Foster: Veterans
Thursday, November 12, 2020
Thursday, November 12, 2020
Information Session:
12:00-13:30 PT
Happy Hour:
16:00-18:00 PT
We hope you will join us for the virtual Experience Foster: Veterans event, an Information Session and Happy Hour hosted by the Foster Veterans Association.
If you are just starting to explore the MBA, learning about the Foster school, or have already applied, this fun and informative event will connect you with current students and alumni who can provide insights on the Foster MBA experience.
You’ll discover how our tight-knit community of veteran MBAs are supporting one another as they transition and enhance their careers. Discover why they chose Foster and learn how the program can help you achieve your goals:
· Hear how students and alumni used their Foster MBA to pivot their careers
· Meet Foster’s Assistant Dean of Masters Programs, Dan Turner
· Connect with a Foster MBA Career Coach
· Learn how the Veteran Benefits Office helps students navigate MBA financing
A formal portion of the Happy Hour will recognize the Edward Hwang Annual Leadership Award (EHALA) recipient for 2020.
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Previous Events
September 2019 – Welcome BBQ
September 2019 – Veterans Resume Workshop
September 2019 – MBA Veterans Conference Info Session
October 2019 – MBA Veterans Conference in Chicago
November 2019 – Experiencing Foster: Veterans at the Seattle Opera
January 2020 – Amazon Company Visit
January 2020 – Valuation Workshop (Training the Streets)
February 2020 – Starbucks Company Visit
February 2020 - Guest Speaker: USMC veteran and entrepreneur Seth Jordan
Alumni: Your time as an MBA candidate may be over, but there are numerous ways to stay connected and continue contributing to the Foster veteran community.
As a veteran or veteran ally, you understand there are many unfamiliar aspects of the civilian job search, particularly for those who have recently transitioned. The different firms and job functions, basic networking etiquette, and even cultural fit can surprise those who have just left the military. If you are willing to offer assistance to transitioning veterans as they navigate through the Foster School of Business, please sign up using the Mentor Registration Form.