1️⃣ Vocational & Trade Schools

• Helmets to Hardhats (🛠️ Construction industry training) → https://helmetstohardhats.org/

Listen to our episode with Helmets to Hardhats here: 

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• American Diesel Training Centers (🚛 Diesel mechanics training) → https://www.americandieseltraining.com/

• Independent Welding Schools (🔥 Welding certifications)

  • List of some Welding school options:​

    • Lincoln Electric Welding School​

    • Elite Welding Academy

    • Tulsa Welding School

    • Welding Certification Center

    • Industrial Welding Academy

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2️⃣ Health & Fitness Careers

• University of Health & Performance (🏋️‍♂️ Training veterans for careers in health, fitness, and coaching)

  • This program helps veterans transition into careers as personal trainers, strength coaches, and wellness professionals.

  • Learn more → https://university-hp.com/

• Listen to our episode with University-HP here:

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3️⃣ Flight Training (For aspiring pilots)

• ATP Flight School (✈️ GI Bill-approved pilot training) → https://atpflightschool.com/gi-bill/

• AOPA Flight Training (🛩️ Helps veterans find aviation programs) → https://www.aopa.org/

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4️⃣ IT & Cybersecurity Training

• Vet Tec (💻 Pays for tech training in IT, software development, and cybersecurity) → https://www.va.gov/education/about-gi-bill-benefits/how-to-use-benefits/vettec-high-tech-program/

• Onward to Opportunity (O2O) (📡 Free IT and cybersecurity cert training) → https://ivmf.syracuse.edu/programs/career-training/

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5️⃣ Apprenticeships & On-the-Job Training

• The GI Bill covers apprenticeships for careers like:

  • Electricians ⚡

  • Plumbers 🚰

  • HVAC Technicians ❄️

  • Police Officers 🚔

  • Firefighters 🚒

  • Many more!

• Find apprenticeship programs → https://www.apprenticeship.gov/employers/hire-veterans

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6️⃣ Entrepreneur & Business Training

• Boots to Business (💼 Teaches veterans how to start a business) → https://sba.my.site.com/s/

• Bunker Labs (🚀 Startup incubator for veterans) → https://bunkerlabs.org/

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Didn't see the program you were looking for? For a comprehensive list of approved programs, you can use the GI Bill Comparison Tool provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs. This tool helps you find institutions and programs that are approved for GI Bill benefits.

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Remember to contact the schools directly to confirm the most current information regarding program availability and GI Bill acceptance.

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Also feel free to contact us here and let us know what programs you find for us to add to this list or that you'd like us to interview for more information to help other fellow Veterans. Thanks!