Overview:
GPS4VETS is dedicated to empowering veterans and their family members by providing career and certification training scholarships, as well as comprehensive weekly workshops. Our mission is to support the transition from military to civilian careers, ensuring that veterans and their families have the tools and resources they need to succeed.
Scholarships:
We offer scholarships ranging from $1,500 to $2,500, depending on the level of training required. These scholarships are designed to cover the costs of career and certification programs, helping veterans and their family members gain the skills and qualifications needed for their desired career paths.
Workshops:
In addition to scholarships, GPS4VETS provides weekly workshops for veterans and their family members. For a monthly fee of $100 per family, participants can attend as many workshops as they wish. Our workshops cover a wide range of topics, for all ages including but not limited to:
- Resumes and Cover Letters that Get You in the Door
- Networking at the Highest Level and for Beginners
- Job Interviews: Everything You Need to Know
- Salary Negotiations: Getting it Right
- The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People, and You
- Project Management Basics
- Impressing Your Boss (Work Presentations)
- Goal Setting
- Making Decisions (aka Should I Go to Grad School?)
- Work/Life Balance
- Organization, Time Management, and Good Habits
- Personal Finance
- Mentorship and Being Mentored
- Managing and Being Managed
- Storytelling
- Career Transitions
- Career Discovery
- Personal Finance & Budgeting
- Investing
- Various life skills (such as cooking)
Why GPS4VETS?
Our program is designed to address the unique challenges faced by veterans and their families as they transition to civilian life. By offering both financial support and practical training, GPS4VETS ensures that participants are well-prepared to achieve their career goals and thrive in their new environments.
