Keith Streicher, Director

At Veterans Upward Bound (VUB), we have one goal – to empower our veterans with the necessary resources needed to successfully enroll and obtain a college degree. Applying to a postsecondary degree program can seem daunting and often may appear to be a challenging part of the veteran’s transition. Education isn’t impossible. At VUB, we will teach you to master your life’s next chapter as a student-veteran.

We believe in a holistic approach in serving our veterans and implement care in the form of – wrap around services. That means we’re a one-stop-shop with a diverse portfolio of services. We provide our people with the resources needed to emerge from food insecurity; find successful employment; access to stable housing; and facilitate educational training/workshops. We’re helping our participants reach their goals. With more than 20 years of service in Milwaukee County, Racine County, Waukesha County, and Washington County we have touched the lives of over 2,800 veterans and their families in real time.

Our strategy in business is based on three core principles: Humanism; egalitarianism; and collectivism. We believe in supporting the dreams and ambitions of our veteran’s community and understand that we are stronger together breaking down the barriers of individual silos of treatment and care.

Our value derives from strengthening our communities through education which in turn grows the economy of the state by providing skilled workers to the labor force and increase the number of responsible citizens returning from military service.

As Director of Veterans Upward Bound, I am an advocate, and I am committed to building partnerships that leverage our community resources. My early experience as a veteran struggling for stability after military service fuels my passion to help the families we serve. Please, join us in this effort!

Keith Streicher
Director
Veterans Upward Bound

VUB offers a wide array of services and activities to meet the individual educational needs and aspirations of veterans.

• College preparation instruction and tutoring for math and English skills improvement
• Instruction in other subjects: science, foreign languages, computer skills, study skills, and financial literacy
• Preparation and testing for academic placement exams (ACCUPLACER)
• Individualized career assessment and planning
• Application assistance: financial aid, veterans education benefits, Joint Services Transcript
• GED/HiSET assistance
• Advisement and assistance with college admission and enrollment steps
• Access to other resources: study area, computer lab, student coffee lounge
• Referrals to additional college and community resources

VUB Students/participants have the opportunity to attend our annual:

• Navy Pier field trip
• VA Beats & Eats picnic
• Veterans Day luncheon
• Veterans Upward Bound completion ceremony

Academic Skills Development

Brush up on your academic skills for college success. VUB provides a day and evening schedule of instruction and tutoring to refresh and develop your skills in math, English and more.

VUB staff will tailor a program of skills development based on your test assessments, educational, and career goals that addresses your individualized needs. VUB has flexible learning options and will make every effort to arrange instruction and tutoring that can accommodate your schedule and time commitments.

Books and Supplies

There is no tuition cost to VUB participants. Books and supplies are provided by VUB. Books need to be returned at the end of each semester or when the student terminates participation in the VUB Program.

No Credit is Earned

Classes are not for credit nor are they transferable; they are an opportunity to refresh and develop the academic skills required for success in college. Students who successfully complete the classes will be awarded a VUB Certificate of Completion.

Please contact each instructor for class specific details.

College-Level Math Prep

ALEKS®

Assessment and LEarning in Knowledge Spaces, otherwise known as ALEKS, is a web-based mathematics assessment and learning system. ALEKS uses adaptive questioning to quickly and accurately determine exactly what a student knows and doesn’t know in a course.

College-Level English Prep

ComFit Learning Center–Grammar and Reading

The ComFit Online Learning Center helps students master the basics of English grammar.

Personal Tutoring

During scheduled office hours, our math and English instructors are available for additional support, to provide further instruction and help students with math and English questions. Contact us for further information.

Emergency Contact Information

Life threatening situations – Please dial 911

Veterans Crisis Line
1-800-273-8255 and Press 1
Online 24/7/365 at http://veteranscrisisline.net or send a text message to 838225

Homeless or at Risk of Being Homeless

(414) 384-2000 x43583

More Resources: Veteran Services and Resources