Welcome to Green Zone Ally Training

Green Zone Ally Training is a form of diversity & cultural awareness training that highlights veterans' experiences in higher education & the workplace. Starting in 2010 at just one small college, Green Zone Ally training has now expanded to be offered at more than 100 universities, companies and organizations nationwide. Green Zone Ally training provides the needed professional development so organizations can better understand the strengths & needs of the veteran/military connected community.

Green Zone Ally Training is named for the secure international zone in Baghdad, Iraq and the logo is a universal image recognized by all branches of the military.

What is Green Zone Ally Training?

Services

  • Attend a 90-minute virtual session about veteran/military culture and learn best practices for supporting veteran & military students and employees.

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  • Discover how to best support the veteran/military student at your institution. Learn how to make your institution into a veteran & military inclusive environment.

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  • Discovery how to recruit, retain and support veteran & military-affiliated employees. Learn how to get the best from your veteran employees and what obstacles these type of employees commonly face.
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What to Expect

The Mission of Green Zone Ally Training -

  • Distinguish between the different military identities

  • Better understand the military culture and norms of veterans and military families

  • Identify common challenges veteran and military-connected students and employees face

  • Better understand Veteran Affairs (VA) benefits for veteran students and employees

    • VA education benefits will be covered for higher education institutions