Veterans Programs

Additional Resources

for US Military Veterans and Active Duty

With an interest in Project Management 

PMP and CAPM Certification

Today we continue to support the US Military Community with project management training through the Black Diamond Charities non-profit organization.

For many years we offered PMP and CAPM training to US Military, Military Spouses and Veterans at a special price of $17.76 (mentioned on page 76 of second edition of above book). We had to discontinue that offer upon withdrawing from the PMI ATP program in 2021.

Black Diamond Charities (BDC)

BDC conducts a project management fundamentals class twice a year for US Military, Military Spouses and Veterans, at no cost to the students. Learn more and Register Here

Have remaining GI benefits?

There is a good chance you can get your CAPM® and PMP® certification exam fees reimbursed.

The resources are a bit hard to navigate, so we've prepared a series of screen shots showing the click path to find the documents you are likely to need.

And Other Support Organizations:

Veterans Crisis Line

We all want to be ready to help a veteran in crisis... keep this number in your phone:  1-800-273-8255  ("Press 1 to talk to someone NOW")

Veteran Mentor Network (a LinkedIn Group for Veterans helping other Veterans) -- Lots of transition assistance resources and mentoring here.

Veterati -- a wonderful match-maker between veterans looking for mentors and a cast of characters ready to offer their thoughts.

Candorful — free job interview preparation coaching for Veterans; transitioning Military and Military Spouses.

Linkedin -- a YouTube video presented by Daniel Savage, Head of Military & Veterans Programs at LinkedIn with priceless tips for transitioning Veterans, dated 5-17-2018

VetCTAP — Assisting military, veterans, and spouses through their career transition — unique because they utilize HR and Business professionals to deliver the material and coach their participants.

Department of Defense Skillbridge Program — For Paid Internships

Skillbridge Website: https://skillbridge.osd.mil

You can search “DoD Skillbridge” on LinkedIN Jobs to find a growing list of opportunities.

See also, ‘Hire Military’ https://www.hiremilitary.us/s/

Looking for a fresh start?

Consider entering a Registered Apprenticeship Program. Search for one here: Apprenticeship.gov

Data Center Industry

Check out: Infrastructure Masons (1st yr associate membership free for Veterans)

Cybersecurity

VetSec, Inc.

VetSec provides mentorship to help you learn the domains of cyber and the path you want to take, and then sets in front of you a learning path that will get you into the field

In San Diego, California

Marine Executive Association Camp Pendleton - Networking Group for transitioning service members, meeting monthly in Oceanside, CA

NAVNET — Job Listing for Veterans and transitioning service members, and an awesome networking breakfast on the 3rd Friday of each month.

Workshops for Warriors — A non-profit, teaching Welding, CAD/CAM programming and CNC Machining to Veterans and transitioning service members and helps with follow-on job placement.

In Chicago, Illinois

Roll Call Chicagoland  -- a monthly networking event for veterans in transition, in the Chicago area.

Illinois Department of Veteran Affairs -- Offices are staffed by Veteran Service Officers (VSO’s), fellow veterans who are experts on federal, state and local veteran resources.  VSO’s are trained and accredited by the US Department of Veterans Affairs to provide free assistance to veterans and their dependents and survivors.

Legal Help

 National Veterans Legal Services Program

“Military Law and Life Matters” — Ferah Ozbek’s Podcast series about getting your discharge status upgraded. If you are struggling to correct an unfavorable discharge status, this podcast may help. See also her “Military Discharge Upgrade Guide” available for download from her website. Ms. Ozbek’s legal practice is now focused on Officer Grade Determinations.