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Veterans Career and Life Design Center

Veteran Support Services offers a number of Career-related Services for Student Veterans:

  • Resume and cover letter assistance and reviews
  • Translation of military jargon
  • Mock interviews
  • Assistance with Handshake, the ultimate job-search and networking platform for employers, OU students and OU alumni
  • LinkedIn assistance

Contact careers@oakland.edu for further support or visit jobs for veterans on Handshake to schedule an appointment.

Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) Ground Vehicle Systems Center (GVSC) - Their job postings expire quickly, they recommend Veterans send their resume to their Resume Inbox at usarmy.detroit.devcom-gvsc.mbx.resumes@army.mil if you are interested in working for them.

Whirlpool - Engineering Rotational Development (WERLD) Program Intern at OU Veteran Job Board

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 13:54:05 +0000
Employer: OU Veteran Job Board Expires: 11/15/2026 About Whirlpool CorporationWhirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) is a leading home appliance company, in constant pursuit of improving life at home. As the only major U.S.-based manufacturer of kitchen and laundry appliances, the company is driving meaningful innovation to meet the evolving needs of consumers through its iconic brand portfolio, including Whirlpool, KitchenAid, JennAir, Maytag, Amana, Brastemp, Consul, and InSinkErator. In 2025, the company reported approximately $16 billion in annual net sales - close to 90% of which were in the Americas - 41,000 employees, and 35 manufacturing and technology research centers. Additional information about the company can be found at  WhirlpoolCorp.com. The Internship Program - May 2027 Start DateThe Whirlpool Engineering Rotational Leadership Development (WERLD) program is our longest running program, started in 1989. WERLD is focused on developing a strong engineering foundation and leadership skills in order to prepare participants for the variety of career paths. Over a 12 week period, interns in this program work on critical projects focused on products and engineering processes in the different stages of product development - from research and development all the way to manufacturing. Our interns own critical projects tied directly to Whirlpool’s global product portfolio and bottom line.Upon successful completion of the summer internship program, you may be considered for employment opportunities within the Full Time WERLD Program post-graduation.What We OfferCompetitive compensation & paid holidaysComplimentary apartment-style housing at Lake Michigan College if relocating 50 miles or morePotential to qualify for complimentary carpool-style transportationRobust professional development and skill-building opportunities such as continuous improvement training, career exploration sessions and cross-functional case competitionNetworking & exposure to senior leadershipCommunity service experiences Social & recreational eventsProgram LocationWork out of our corporate campus in Southwest Michigan, which includes several technology centers as well as a research and design center. Learn more about our locations here. Take advantage of pristine beaches, a thriving art scene, and lush countryside in our location along the coast of Lake Michigan. Whirlpool provides complimentary housing at Lake Michigan College for interns who live 50 miles or more from Benton Harbor, MI.Your day-to-dayProject assignments could be related to:Developing, testing, and implementing new product and system designs that satisfy consumer, trade partner and business needsDesigning and conducting test programs for components, systems, or materials to achieve performance, cost, and quality targetsApplying robust design tools and a consumer-centered focus to innovative designsAnalyzing and evaluating test data to identify and solve technical issuesCollaborating with engineers, manufacturing, quality, suppliers, business partners, and customersLearning and applying LEAN and Six Sigma principles and techniquesContributing to technical documentation, including specifications, test reports, and design reviewsMinimum RequirementsPursuing Bachelor’s or Master’s degree with plans to graduate by May 2029Majoring in: Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering/Science, Mechatronics, Materials Science or relevant engineering fieldCurrent cumulative GPA of 2.8 or higherMust have indefinite US work authorization. Applicants who require visa sponsorship or work authorization now or in the future are not eligible for this program.All candidates that meet the minimum qualifications will be asked to complete our online assessment as a next step in the recruitment processPreferred Skills and ExperiencesAbility to apply engineering theory to practical problems and demonstrates technical ability through project experience (internships, research, design projects, relevant club participation)Collaborates effectively in team environments, ideally with proven leadership experience from campus or community activities and organizationsCommunicates complex technical concepts clearly and professionally to diverse audiencesApproaches complex problems with a critical thinking and systems engineering mindsetProactive and results-oriented, with a drive to take ownership and deliver high-quality outcomesInfluences others effectively, inspiring buy-in and followership for ideas and initiativesConnect with us and learn more about Whirlpool CorporationSee what it's like to work at Whirlpool by visiting Whirlpool Careers. Additional information about the company can be found on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube.Whirlpool Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any discrimination on the basis of race or ethnicity, religion, sex, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable law.

Meijer - Compliance Intern at OU Veteran Job Board

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 18:49:12 +0000
Employer: OU Veteran Job Board Expires: 11/14/2026 As a family company, we serve people and communities. When you work at Meijer, you’re provided with career and community opportunities centered around leadership, personal growth and development. Consider joining our family – take care of your career and your community! Meijer RewardsWeekly payScheduling flexibilityPaid parental leave Paid education assistanceTeam member discountDevelopment programs for advancement and career growth Please review the job profile below and apply today!  Meijer offers an 11-week internship program that challenges interns to deliver innovative solutions to real projects that impact the business. Throughout the course of the internship experience, we deliver diverse personal and professional development opportunities that further develop skillsets that can be implemented both during and after the program. The internship program will allow for interaction with other interns and Meijer senior leaders. The internship program includes:Challenging and impactful projectsFinal presentations delivered to senior executivesExecutive speaker seriesProfessional development and training opportunitiesNetworking and community events to drive engagementIntern roadshow highlighting key areas of the business  What you will be doing as a Compliance Intern The Meijer Compliance Department’s mission is to listen and partner with our fellow Meijer team members to achieve their business goals using proactive, strategic, and creative solutions. The corporate compliance intern will learn from a variety of practical, real-world corporate compliance experiences including the following:Opportunity to support the team in one or more of the following compliance areas.EnvironmentalFood SafetyWorkplace SafetyRecallProduct ComplianceFuel ComplianceCompliance with state and federal food nutrition programs (SNAP/WIC)Alcohol & Tobacco complianceEffectively communicate & project manage in a fast-paced legal environmentDevelop knowledge in the history & evolution of corporate compliance programsLearn how to design & evaluate a modern corporate compliance programConduct research and provide recommendations regarding latest government enforcement trends in an emerging legal area – responsible sourcingConduct risk-based analysis of dataGain executive-level presentation skills and present in an internal meetingLearn the specialized skillset needed to become a compliance professional - including the art of building business relationships and providing strategic advice QualificationsProgress toward a bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, economics, finance, management, or a related fieldA very high level of internal integrityExcellent oral and written communication skillsExcellent reading and research skillsIndependent thinker, with strong critical reasoning and problem-solving skills – ability to thrive working in gray areasSelf-starter, able to manage ambiguity and courage to try new thingsCapable of building new relationships and possessing emotional intelligenceComfort in a corporate environment, including being amongst senior business executivesDedicated to exceeding customer expectationsA passion to competeMicrosoft Office experience, with the flexibility and desire to learn additional technology skills for using varied systems and tools

Meijer - Risk Intelligence Intern at OU Veteran Job Board

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 18:45:35 +0000
Employer: OU Veteran Job Board Expires: 11/14/2026 As a family company, we serve people and communities. When you work at Meijer, you’re provided with career and community opportunities centered around leadership, personal growth and development. Consider joining our family – take care of your career and your community! Meijer RewardsWeekly payScheduling flexibilityPaid parental leave Paid education assistanceTeam member discountDevelopment programs for advancement and career growth Please review the job profile below and apply today!  Meijer offers an 11-week internship program that challenges interns to deliver innovative solutions to real projects that impact the business. Throughout the course of the internship experience, we deliver diverse personal and professional development opportunities that further develop skillsets that can be implemented both during and after the program. The internship program will allow for interaction with other interns and Meijer senior leaders. The internship program includes:Challenging and impactful projectsFinal presentations delivered to senior executivesExecutive speaker seriesProfessional development and training opportunitiesNetworking and community events to drive engagementIntern roadshow highlighting key areas of the business What you will be doing as an Asset Protection Risk Intelligence Intern Building the analytical foundation for how Meijer identifies retail crime and fraud risk before loss occurs. Asset Protection receives signals from a wide range of technologies — and today those signals are largely reviewed independently rather than through a single risk lens. This role brings them together. Work includes profiling and joining data across platforms, defining with investigators what a credible early risk indicator actually looks like, building a working prototype that surfaces stores, markets, or offenders showing converging signals, and validating those findings against closed cases. The intern will also develop the measurement framework that shows what prevented loss is worth.The intern may also get exposure to other activities of the function, including:Organized retail crime, fraud, and internal investigationsAsset protection technology evaluation and pilot governanceData privacy and governance considerations for surveillance technologiesLaw enforcement and prosecutor partnership workRemote Operations Center and alert response operationsBroader understanding of Meijer's Asset Protection organization QualificationsProgress toward a Bachelor's or Master's degree in data science, analytics, statistics, information systems, industrial engineering, or a related fieldCoursework or project experience with Python, R, or SQL, and with a visualization tool such as Power BI or TableauFamiliarity with anomaly detection, pattern recognition, or machine learning concepts — exposure is expected, expertise is notAbility to translate analytical findings for a non-technical leadership audienceAbility to work flexible shifts (primarily days) to gain exposure to the full operation of the businessIntellectual curiosity - asks why the data looks the way it does, not only what it saysDrive for results - moves work forward with limited direction and a defined scopeCustomer focus - dedicated to meeting expectations of internal and external customersRelationship Skills - can create positive working relationships with customers, team members, leadership, and other internal and external constituenciesCommunication Skills - conveys the right information in writing and verbally Possible career path opportunitiesAsset Protection Shrink AnalystAsset Protection Corporate InvestigatorAsset Protection Organized Retail Crime InvestigatorCorporate Asset Protection Specialist

Meijer - Store Experience Intern at OU Veteran Job Board

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 18:41:10 +0000
Employer: OU Veteran Job Board Expires: 11/14/2026 As a family company, we serve people and communities. When you work at Meijer, you’re provided with career and community opportunities centered around leadership, personal growth and development. Consider joining our family – take care of your career and your community! Meijer RewardsWeekly payScheduling flexibilityPaid parental leave Paid education assistanceTeam member discountDevelopment programs for advancement and career growth Please review the job profile below and apply today!  Meijer offers an 11-week internship program that challenges interns to deliver innovative solutions to real projects that impact the business. Throughout the course of the internship experience, we deliver diverse personal and professional development opportunities that further develop skillsets that can be implemented both during and after the program. The internship program will allow for interaction with other interns and Meijer senior leaders. The internship program includes:Challenging and impactful projectsFinal presentations delivered to senior executivesExecutive speaker seriesProfessional development and training opportunitiesNetworking and community eventsEvents highlighting key areas of the business  What you will be doing as a Store Support Intern The Meijer Store Support Internship Program will provide college students with a well-rounded retail educational experience providing an opportunity for an Intern to lead a project impacting the customer or Team Member experience. At the end of the Store Support Internship Program students will be able to: Develop competencies in key areas of research, leadership and presentation skillsHave a clear and concise understanding of store support operations The intern may also get exposure to other activities of the function, including:Store OperationsStore Support TrainingStore Fulfillment Qualifications The Meijer Store Support Internship Program is an experiential education program designed for students currently enrolled in an academic degree program, who are considering future careers in this exciting field. Progress toward a Bachelor's degree in Management, Operations, or related fieldPrior experience in Retail or customer service strongly preferredPast leadership responsibilities in work or extracurricular activities preferredPassion for Retail or Customer Service and a desire to enter a career supporting retail storesDrive for results – is action oriented and has focus on the financial impact of their projectsCustomer focus - dedicated to meeting expectations of internal and external customersDigital mindset - experience with digital devices, applications, and analytics to access and manage informationRelationship Skills - can create positive working relationships with team members, leadership, and other internal and external constituenciesCommunication Skills - conveys the right information in writing and verbally  Possible career path opportunitiesStore Training SpecialistStore Support SpecialistDigital Analytics Store Specialist

Veterans Support Services

Vandenberg Hall, Room 112
502 Meadow Brook Road
Rochester, MI 48309-4454
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(248) 370-2010
vss@oakland.edu


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Veteran Certification
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