UTC Veteran Student Services will launch the Veteran Peer Mentorship Program this fall aiming to assist veterans and service members attain college degrees and workforce training.
Paying it back: Veterans receive college credits for their military service
Melissa Speed initially joined the Navy after high school because she didn’t really want to go to college. She served active duty out of Virginia for seven years. During that time, she worked in information technology, helping with troubleshooting, satellite communications, and networking. When Speed returned to Chattanooga, it seemed natural to her to enroll…