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Society of Military Spouses in STEM (SMSS) is a member-run 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. SMSS’s mission is to support active and retired military spouses in science,

technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields to reach their full potential to create a positive impact by advocating for military spouses with technical interests; creating a network to connect military spouses in STEM with each other and with mentors and advocates to guide them through their academic and professional career; raising awareness of the

challenges encountered by career-oriented military spouses and

families; and increasing job, internship, education, and scholarship opportunities for military spouses in STEM fields. SMSS’s military spouse leadership team consists of a Scientist / Phlebotomist, Immunologist, Teacher, Biologist, Neurobiologist, Electrical Engineer, Chemical Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Biomedical and Materials Engineer, and a Marketing / Graphic Designer in Architecture/Engineering/Construction. For more information, visit www.smsstem.org

SWIFT Transportation is Celebrating 50 Years of Delivering a Better Life by Giving Back – One Hero at a time! Swift is celebrating the men and women of the Armed Forces by offering them a chance at a new career in the Transportation and Logistics industry. Veterans are a great fit for Swift because their values and work ethics align with what the company looks for in quality candidates. Swift is committed to providing career opportunities for the heroes of our country. SWIFT does not want you to use your precious GI Bill on CDL training, and has committed to providing full CDL scholarships to Veterans who want to drive. SWIFT also has numerous other opportunities available to qualified Veterans in HR, IT, Freight Brokers, Dispatch, Cust Service, Shop Technicians, Driver Trainers, Recruiters, and Academy Leaders. Interested in learning more? Visit http://casy.us/t2tl/