Washington, D.C. – Student Veterans of America (SVA) and Prudential announced their continued partnership by hosting the 2018 SVA Leadership Institute: the premier foundational leadership experience for top SVA chapter members across the country. Participating chapter members will partake in this once in a lifetime, all expenses paid leadership training experience from September 20 - 23, 2018, at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in Washington, D.C.

“We are excited for another year of the Leadership Institute - allowing SVA to empower our chapter members in becoming the leaders of tomorrow,” said Jared Lyon, President and CEO of SVA. “It is our commitment to set chapter members up for success by providing them with the resources and support needed to excel in their chapter, campus, and community. Working with Prudential, we will make an impact together, by empowering these student veterans to apply their leadership ethos, to sustain their chapters, and achieve their academic and professional goals."

“SVA continues to do great work to support our nation’s veterans as they move into higher education after their military service,” said Charles Sevola, vice president and head of Veterans Initiatives at Prudential Financial. “The SVA Leadership Institute program is an excellent vehicle to further develop their leadership skills to drive meaningful change, not only at the student veterans’ campuses, but in their careers after graduation. Prudential is proud to partner with SVA in this important work.”

The 2018 Leadership Institute will gather a select group of chapter leaders to guide, teach and mentor them into becoming effective leaders in their chapters, at their universities and within their communities. This highly selective program brings together those who are open to new ideas, have a passion for learning and are eager to share and collaborate with others.

President George W. Bush (centered front row) pictured with the Leadership Institute Class of 2017, 
mentors, and staff.

The 2017 Leadership Institute was hosted at the George W. Bush Presidential Center in Dallas, TX and saw 93 chapter leaders successfully graduate. Upon graduating, the Class of 2017 had a significantly increased understanding of how their personal values directly supported and reinforced their leadership philosophy. Graduates defined their personal leadership vision and developed an action plan to implement said vision in chapters, colleges, and communities across America.

For more information and to learn how to apply please visit SVA's website here.

 
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About Student Veterans of America 
Student Veterans of America (SVA) is the country’s premier organization for student veterans. SVA supports all veterans through their transition from the military, educational advancement, and career growth. SVA represents a network of 1,500 chapters on campuses in all 50 states and four countries representing over 700,000 student veterans at those colleges and universities. SVA is Gold Certified by Guide Star and was named Non-Profit of the Year by HillVets. For more information, visit us at www.studentveterans.org.

About Prudential
Prudential Financial, Inc. (NYSE: PRU), a financial services leader, has operations in the United States, Asia, Europe and Latin America. Prudential’s diverse and talented employees are committed to helping individual and institutional customers grow and protect their wealth through a variety of products and services, including life insurance, annuities, retirement-related services, mutual funds and investment management. In the U.S., Prudential’s iconic Rock symbol has stood for strength, stability, expertise and innovation for more than a century.  For more information, please visit  http://www.news.prudential.com/.