CCC Announces Veterans Affairs Coordinator

Thursday, November 19, 2009

Former Marine Greg M. Myers has been named the veterans affairs coordinator at CCC.

The new coordinator was introduced Wednesday at the grand opening of the Veterans Education and Training (VET) Center at CCC.

Myers served as both an enlisted man and officer in the U.S. Marine Corps in a career that spanned 14 years. He enlisted from Philomath at 17 and after receiving an honorable discharge, completed an associate’s degree at an Oregon community college. He completed a bachelor’s degree in business management and earned a commission as an officer in the Marine Corps in 2001.

“We are fortunate to have a veterans coordinator with the wealth of experience that Greg brings to CCC,” said President Joanne Truesdell. “His knowledge will greatly enhance our efforts to reach out to veterans and military families.”

CCC received a $381,000 congressional award to increase outreach to veterans in the region. The award will fund the veterans’ affairs coordinator, who will help develop the VET Center and raise awareness of educational and other services for veterans and military families. A major reintegration event for Oregon National Guard members returning from overseas deployment is planned for fall 2010.

“I am honored to serve veterans at the community college level. Community college has played a key role in my career, and I look forward to helping others find success through education,” Myers said.

CCC has substantially increased its services to veterans over the past few years including job training opportunities, credit for prior learning, dedicated counselors to work with veterans, a veterans’ club and financial aid support. The CCC Foundation established the Military Families Scholarship Endowment, providing scholarship support to the families of service members and veterans.

For more information, please contact Greg Myers at 503-594-3442.