Support For Your Success
Our program is a unique “squad-based” approach for veterans to get hands-on experience by working on a team to accomplish work projects throughout the community. Participants will gain certifications and work experience in construction, environmental services, and/or land management to continue down a career path.
EARN & LEARN:
Veterans earn while they learn and prepare for vocational opportunities. They choose the free courses and how they would like to attend and set their own pace for learning.
The Veterans Corps provides veterans with the option to attend in-person classroom instruction or take online courses for convenience and accelerated learning. Veterans can receive support with coursework and access to a computer.
PAID HANDS-ON TRAINING:
The Veterans Corps features unique paid immersive learning experiences that serve as the next mission to build skills and employability and make an impact in the community. Veterans serve with veterans, of any age or ability.
Volunteerism and service to others with partner organizations outside of the Veterans Corps is also an eligible paid activity.
Veterans interested in being placed in a unique opportunity may serve as interns in Veterans Corps partner agencies and organizations. They can learn new skills, experience a desired career path and build professional contacts within a specific industry sector.
MENTORSHIP CIRCLES:
Veterans Corps participants may mentor with veterans in fields that interest them. Veterans helping veterans.
WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR:
Veterans of any military service, age and ability that have been retired, transitioning, or who are looking to take the first step toward new career opportunities.
OBTAINABLE CERTIFICATIONS:
Forklift, Backhoe/Loader & Skidder, Solar Installation, Construction, CDL, Environmental Remediation, Water Quality
TRAINING:
Lead abatement, Conservation & Land Management, Chainsaw/Sawyer, Disaster Response, Commercial Pesticide Applicator, Food Safety, Logistics, Incident Command System (NIMS)
