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Veteran Employment Through Technology Education Courses (VET TEC)

  • VET TEC is currently a five year pilot program established under Section 116 of the Forever GI Bill (also known as Harry W. Colmery Veterans Educational Assistance Act), passed in 2017.

Veteran Employment Through Technology Education Courses (VET TEC)

VET TEC is currently a five year pilot program established under Section 116 of the Forever GI Bill (also known as Harry W. Colmery Veterans Educational Assistance Act), passed in 2017. Access to the program was further enhanced by the DELIVER Act (Dependable Employment and Living Improvements for Veterans Economic Recovery Act) enacted January 5, 2021, expanding eligibility to active duty members who are within 180 days of separation.

 

What VET TEC can do for you

This program can be used to obtain technology skills training from licensed providers. Technical certificates may be issued depending on the program you choose. The technology skills gained should provide more visibility in the job market with job placement at top employers. $45 million is provided annually for this program and is available until funds run out (which happens very FAST!). Funds are replenished October 1st of each year.

Training programs include:

  • Computer software;

  • Computer programming;

  • Data processing;

  • Information science;

  • Media applications.

Examples within these Training Programs include but are not limited to:

  • Amazon Web Services Certified Solutions Architect - Associate;

  • C NET Full Stack Software Developer;

  • Cisco Certified Expert;

  • Computer Programming Web Developer;

  • Cybersecurity Certified Manager;

  • Grace Hopper Web Development Program Web Development Immersive;

  • Java Full Stack Software Developer; IT Professional;

  • Python Based Developer Bootcamp;

  • Front-End Web Designer;

  • Full-Stack Web Development - Java;

  • Software Engineering Immersive.

 

Housing Allowance

VA provides full time tuition and may provide financial assistance for housing expenses for those not on active duty.

If you are attending in-residence training, the housing payment is equal to the military Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) for an E-5 with dependents, based on the zip code of where you are physically attending training. If you are pursuing training through distance (online learning), the Monthly Housing Stipend will be paid at the rate of one-half of the national average of the military BAH for an E-5 with dependents. All housing payments are prorated based on the number of days you are attending.

 

Eligibility

  • Are within 180 days of separating from active duty or a Veteran, and

  • Are eligible for VA education assistance under the GI Bill (Chapter 30, Chapter 33, or Chapter 1606), and

  • Have at least one day of unexpired GI Bill entitlement, and

  • Are accepted into a program by a VA-approved training provider.

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MPORTANT NOTE:

  • Your GI Bill entitlement will NOT be used by this training! However, the Veteran is still bound by the lifetime limit of 48 months of educational benefit usage.

 

How To Apply

  1. Click HERE to apply.

  2. Once approved by the VA, you must find, apply, and be accepted by an approved training provider. Training providers are not required to accept all applicants and are permitted to make a judgment based upon the likelihood of your successful completion and finding a suitable career following the training. Approved vendors are listed HERE.

 

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