According to statistics from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, more that 500,000 unemployed veterans between the ages of 18 and 64 currently live in the United States. And amid the greatest economic uncertainty since the 1930s, today’s veterans by some accounts endure a jobless rate that is nearly twice the national average. To help combat these alarming trends, Activision Blizzard, Inc., a global video game publisher, established to Call of Duty Endowment (CODE). This non-profit public benefit corporation will focus its resources on assisting organizations that provide job placement and training to veterans, as well as engaging the media and public forums to raise awareness about the issue. Part of the endowment funds will be used to provide scholarships to veterans who are looking for a career in the video game industry Reqirements: The requirements of the scholarship are: must allow personal info to be used to promote CODE on their web site one conference call with CODE board per semester students will provide progress reports throughout the semester and one within 3 months of graduation participate in an Activision Blizzard mentoring program students must be veterans of the military having served in active duty, the reserves, or national guard.
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